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General disclaimer:

The Art Institutes is a system of over 50 schools throughout North America. Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary by school, and employment opportunities are not guaranteed. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes system are campuses of South University or Argosy University. Administrative office: 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ©2012 The Art Institutes International LLC. OH Registration # 04-01-1698B; AC0165, AC0080; Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 1287, 3427, 3110, 2581.

Arizona

The Art Institute of Phoenix

2233 West Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85021-2859

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Phoenix is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts, the Associate of Applied Science in Baking & Pastry and the Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Management degree programs are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Phoenix is licensed, approved, and regulated by The Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.

The Art Institute of Tucson

A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
5099 E. Grant Rd., Suite 100, Tucson, Arizona 85712

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Tucson is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Tucson is authorized by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-secondary Education (1400 West Washington Street, Room 2560, Phoenix, AZ 85007, 1.602.542.5709, http://azppse.state.az.us).

California

The Art Institute of California—Hollywood, a campus of Argosy University

5250 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, California 91601

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of California—Hollywood, a campus of Argosy University. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org).

The Art Institute of California—Inland Empire, a campus of Argosy University

674 East Brier Drive, San Bernardino, California 92408-2800

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of California—Inland Empire, a campus of Argosy University. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org).

The Art Institute of California—Los Angeles, a campus of Argosy University

2900 31st Street, Santa Monica, California 90405-3035

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of California—Los Angeles, a campus of Argosy University. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org).

Program Accreditation
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management, the Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts, the Associate of Science degree in Baking & Pastry, and Diploma programs in Art of Cooking and Baking & Pastry are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

The Art Institute of California—Orange County, a campus of Argosy University

3601 West Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92704-7931

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of California—Orange County, a campus of Argosy University. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org).

Program Accreditation
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

The Art Institute of California—Sacramento, a campus of Argosy University

2850 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite #100, Sacramento, California 95833

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of California—Sacramento, a campus of Argosy University. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org).

The Art Institute of California—San Diego, a campus of Argosy University

7650 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, California 92108-4423

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of California—San Diego, a campus of Argosy University. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org).

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry and Bachelor of Science Degree in Culinary Management are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

The Art Institute of California—San Francisco, a campus of Argosy University

1170 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94102-4928

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of California—San Francisco, a campus of Argosy University. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org).

The Art Institute of California—Silicon Valley, a campus of Argosy University

1120 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, California 94086

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of California—Silicon Valley, a campus of Argosy University. Argosy University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org).

Colorado

The Art Institute of Colorado

1200 Lincoln Street, Denver, Colorado 80203-2172

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Colorado is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts degree program is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The Associate of Applied Science in Kitchen & Bath Design degree program is accredited by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). NKBA can be contacted at 687 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840,1-800-THE-NKBA, www.nkba.org.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Colorado is authorized to award diplomas, Associate of Applied Science degrees and Bachelor of Arts degrees by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Commission on Higher Education, 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80202.

Florida

Miami International University of Art & Design

1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100, Miami, Florida 33132-1418

Institutional Accreditation
Miami International University of Art & Design, including its branches – The Art Institute of Tampa and The Art Institute of Jacksonville – is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami International University of Art & Design and its branches.

Program Accreditation
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts at Miami International University of Art & Design (Miami Campus) is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2581.

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

1799 S.E. 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316-3013

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree is on probation by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org (http://www.accredit-id.org/), 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 1287.

The Art Institute of Jacksonville

A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
8775 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256-8528

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Jacksonville is a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design. Miami International University of Art & Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami International University of Art & Design and its branches.

State Licensing
Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 3427.

The Art Institute of Tampa

A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
Parkside at Tampa Bay Park, 4401 North Himes Avenue, Suite 150, Tampa, Florida 33614-7086

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Tampa is a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design. Miami International University of Art & Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami International University of Art & Design and its branches.

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Arts in Baking & Pastry, Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts and the Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Management programs are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

State Licensing
Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 3110.

Georgia

The Art Institute of Atlanta

6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, N.E., 100 Embassy Row, Atlanta, Georgia 30328-1649

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Atlanta, including its branch campuses — The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, The Art Institute of Charleston, The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville, The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, The Art Institute of Washington and The Art Institute of Washington — Dulles — is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Program Accreditation
The Diploma in Baking & Pastry, Diploma in Culinary Arts, Associate in Arts degree in Culinary Arts, Associate in Arts degree in Culinary Arts with a concentration in Baking & Pastry, Bachelor of Science degree in Food & Beverage Management and the Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts Management programs are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Atlanta meets the criteria for an exemption from the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission’s (NPEC) regulations as outlined in O.C.G.A.§20-3-250.3(a)(15). The Art Institute of Atlanta is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104-4340 and is approved for recruiting purposes only by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, 100 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-3758.

The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur

A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
One West Court Square, Suite 110, Decatur, Georgia 30030

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur is a branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta. The Art Institute of Atlanta is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur meets the criteria for an exemption from the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission’s (NPEC) regulations as outlined in O.C.G.A.§20-3-250.3(a)(15). The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104-4340 and is approved for recruiting purposes only by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, 100 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-3758.

Illinois

The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago

350 N. Orleans Street, Suite 136-L, Chicago, Illinois 60654-1593

Institutional Accreditation
The Illinois Institute of Art is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Culinary Arts is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools, (431 East Adams, Second Floor, Springfield, IL 62701, 1.217.782.2551, (www.ibhe.state.il.us/default.htm).

The Illinois Institute of Art — Schaumburg

1000 N. Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-4990

Institutional Accreditation
The Illinois Institute of Art — Schaumburg is a branch campus of The Illinois Institute of Art located in Chicago, Illinois. The Illinois Institute of Art is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

Program Accreditation
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Illinois Institute of Art — Schaumburg is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools, (431 East Adams, Second Floor, Springfield, IL 62701, 1.217.782.2551, (www.ibhe.state.il.us/default.htm).

The Illinois Institute of Art — Tinley Park

An additional location of The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago
18670 Graphic Drive, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477

Institutional Accreditation
The Illinois Institute of Art — Tinley Park is an additional location of The Illinois Institute of Art located in Chicago, Illinois. The Illinois Institute of Art is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

State Licensing
The Illinois Institute of Art — Tinley Park is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools, (431 East Adams, Second Floor, Springfield, IL 62701, 1.217.782.2551, (www.ibhe.state.il.us/default.htm).

Indiana

The Art Institute of Indianapolis

A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
3500 Depauw Blvd., Suite 1010, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268-6124

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Indianapolis is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

Indiana Advertising Code: AC-0080 The Art Institute of Indianapolis is a branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix located in Phoenix, AZ.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Indianapolis is authorized by the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 670, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984, 317.464.4400 Ext. 138, 317-464.4400 Ext. 141. AC-0080

Kansas

The Art Institutes International — Kansas City

A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
8208 Melrose Drive, Lenexa, Kansas 66214

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institutes International — Kansas City is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

State Licensing
The Kansas Board of Regents has approved The Art Institutes International — Kansas City to operate in the State of Kansas. The Kansas Board of Regents may be contacted at the following address: Kansas Board of Regents, Private Postsecondary Education Division, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1368,(785) 296-0911,(785) 296-4526 (fax).

Massachusetts

The New England Institute of Art

10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, Massachusetts 02445-7295

Institutional Accreditation
The New England Institute of Art is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). 3 Burlington Woods, Suite 100, Burlington, MA 01803 Tel: (781) 405-7700.

State Licensing
The New England Institute of Art is authorized to award Certificates, Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science degrees by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, One Ashburton Place, Room 1401, Boston, MA 02108-1696, 617.994.6950.

Michigan

The Art Institute of Michigan

A branch of The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago
28125 Cabot Drive, Suite 120, Novi, Michigan 48377

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Michigan is a branch campus of The Illinois Institute of Art located in Chicago, Illinois. The Illinois Institute of Art is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

Program Accreditation
The Diploma in Baking & Pastry and Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts programs are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Michigan is licensed under the laws of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

The Art Institute of Michigan — Troy

An additional location of The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago
1414 East Maple Rd., Suite 150, Troy, Michigan 48083

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Michigan —Troy is an additional location of The Illinois Institute of Art located in Chicago, Illinois. The Illinois Institute of Art is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Michigan — Troy is licensed under the laws of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Minnesota

The Art Institutes International Minnesota

15 South 9th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-3105

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institutes International Minnesota is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

Program Accreditation
The Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts degree program is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

State Licensing
The Art Institutes International Minnesota is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108, 1.651.642.0567, (www.ohe.state.mn.us) pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Missouri

The Art Institute of St. Louis

A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
1520 South Fifth Street, Suite 107, St. Charles, Missouri 63303

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of St. Louis is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate and bachelor degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC, 20002-4241. Telephone: 202.336.6780.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of St. Louis is approved to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 1469, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469, Phone: (573)751.2361, Toll-free: (800)473-6757, Fax: (573) 751-6635, info@dhe.mo.gov.

North Carolina

The Art Institute of Charlotte

A campus of South University
Three LakePointe Plaza, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217-4536

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Charlotte is a campus of South University. South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees, and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Charlotte is licensed to award certificates by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges and licensed to award Associate and Bachelor degrees by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina.

The Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham

A campus of South University
410 Blackwell Street, Suite 200, Durham, North Carolina 27701

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham is a campus of South University. South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees, and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham is licensed by The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina to confer Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Art degrees.

Nevada

The Art Institute of Las Vegas

A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
2350 Corporate Circle, Henderson, Nevada 89074-7737

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Las Vegas is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780. The Art Institute of Las Vegas is a branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix located in Phoenix, AZ.

Program Accreditation
The Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design degree program is accredited by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). NKBA can be contacted at 687 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840,1-800-THE-NKBA, www.nkba.org. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The Associate of Science in Baking & Pastry, Associate of Science in Culinary Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Management programs are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Las Vegas is licensed to operate by the Commission on Postsecondary Education; 3663 East Sunset Road, Suite 202, Las Vegas NV 89120; 1.702.486.7330.

New York

The Art Institute of New York City

11 Beach Street, New York, New York 10013

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of New York City is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of New York City has received permission to operate from the State of New York Board of Regents State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, 5 North Mezzanine, Albany NY 12234, 518.474.2593.

Ohio

The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati

A branch of The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago
8845 Governors Hill Drive, Suite 100, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249-3317

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati is a branch campus of The Illinois Institute of Art located in Chicago, Illinois. The Illinois Institute of Art is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

OH registration # 04-01-1698B

IN Advertising Code: AC0165

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts degree program is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati holds a Certificate of Authorization for its academic programs by The Ohio Board of Regents, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, 614.466.6000.

The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges & Schools, 30 East Broad Street, 24th Floor, Suite 2481, Columbus, OH 43215-3138, 614.466.2752.

The Art Institute of Ohio —Cincinnati is authorized by the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education, 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 670, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984, 317.464.4400 Ext. 138, 317-464.4400 Ext. 141.

IN Advertising Code: AC0165

Oregon

The Art Institute of Portland

1122 N.W. Davis Street, Portland, Oregon 97209-2911

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Portland is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224
www.nwccu.org

Program Accreditation
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Pennsylvania

The Art Institute of Philadelphia

1622 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-5119

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Philadelphia is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000).
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Science in Culinary Arts degree program is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design degree program is accredited by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). NKBA can be contacted at 687 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840,1-800-THE-NKBA, www.nkba.org. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Philadelphia is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to confer the Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate of Science degrees and diplomas. The Department of Education can be reached by writing to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, department of Education Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17126, or by telephone at 1-717-783-6788.

Tennessee

The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville

A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, GA
100 Centerview Drive, Suite 250, Nashville, Tennessee 37214-3439

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville is a branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta. The Art Institute of Atlanta is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville, please visit http://www.tn.gov/thec/ and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.

Texas

The Art Institute of Austin

A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
101 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78728

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Austin is a branch campus of The Art Institute of Houston. The Art Institute of Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Houston.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Austin holds a Certificate of Authorization acknowledging exemption from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulations.

The Art Institute of Dallas

A campus of South University
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75231-5993

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Dallas is a campus of South University. South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts program is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Dallas holds a Certificate of Authorization acknowledging exemption from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulations. The Art Institute of Dallas is licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education.

The Art Institute of Fort Worth

A campus of South University
7000 Calmont Avenue, Suite 150, Fort Worth, Texas 76116

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Fort Worth is a campus of South University. South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Fort Worth holds a Certificate of Authorization acknowledging exemption from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulations.

Pennsylvania

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

420 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219-1301

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts and the Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to confer the Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate of Science degrees and diplomas. The Department of Education can be reached by writing to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17126, or by telephone at 1-717-783-6788. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, 100 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-3758. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-4340. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh programs are exempt from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education authorization as an online or distance delivered program and the institution does not have a physical presence in the state. The exemption from authorization is a provisions under 20 AAC 17.015(a)(5). The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has granted The Art Institute of Pittsburgh certification of the following degree programs by distance technology: Bachelor of Science in Advertising, Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Game Art and Design, Bachelor of Science in Fashion & Retail Management, Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Animation, Bachelor of Science in Photography, and Bachelor of Science in Web Design & Interactive Media. Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code §6-61-301. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220, Tucker, Georgia 30084-4113, (770) 414-3300. The Kansas Board of Regents has approved The Art Institute of Pittsburgh to operate in the State of Kansas. The Kansas Board of Regents may be contacted at the following address: Kansas Board of Regents, Private Postsecondary Education Division, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1368 Telephone: (785) 296-3421 Fax: (785) 296-0983. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission as an Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education offering online education. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, 2048 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505-2100. (505) 476 – 8400. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has met the requirements of Utah Code Ann. §13-34-107.5 to be an exempt institution required under 34 C.F.R. 600.9 to be legally authorized by the State of Utah. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board which can be contacted at 201 West Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 8696, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the Wyoming Department of Education, 2300 Capitol Avenue, Hathaway Building, 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002-0050.

The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania

1409 Williams Road, York, Pennsylvania 17402-9012

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate's and bachelor's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United Stated Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to confer the Bachelor of Science degrees and Associate of Science degrees. The Department of Education can be reached by writing to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, department of Education Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17126, or by telephone at 1-717-783-6788.

South Carolina

The Art Institute of Charleston

A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
24 North Market Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401-2623

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Charleston is a branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta. The Art Institute of Atlanta is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Charleston is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1122 Lady Street, Suite 300, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, 803-737-2260. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met, it is not equal to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Texas

The Art Institute of Houston

4140 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77027

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Houston, including its branch campuses — The Art Institute of Houston — North, The Art Institute of Austin, and The Art Institute of San Antonio, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Houston.

Program Accreditation
The Diploma in Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science degree in Baking & Pastry, Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management programs are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Houston holds a Certificate of Authorization acknowledging exemption from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulations.

The Art Institute of Houston — North

A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
10740 North Gessner Drive, Suite 190, Houston, Texas 77064

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Houston — North is a branch campus of The Art Institute of Houston. The Art Institute of Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Houston.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Houston — North holds a Certificate of Authorization acknowledging exemption from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulations.

The Art Institute of San Antonio

A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
10000 IH-10 West, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas 78230

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of San Antonio is a branch of The Art Institute of Houston. The Art Institute of Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Houston.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of San Antonio, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston, holds a Certificate of Authorization acknowledging exemption from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulations.

Utah

The Art Institute of Salt Lake City

A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
121 West Election Road, Suite 100, Draper, Utah 84020-9492

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Salt Lake City is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780. The Art Institute of Salt Lake City is a branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix located in Phoenix, AZ.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Salt Lake City is exempt from registration pursuant to the Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act. Any questions should be directed to the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (UDCP) (160 East 300 South, Second Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, 801-530-6601).

Virginia

The Art Institute of Virginia Beach

A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Two Columbus Center, 4500 Main Street, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach is a branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta. The Art Institute of Atlanta is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, is certified by The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North Fourteenth Street, Richmond, VA 23219; 804.225.2600) to operate in Virginia.

The Art Institute of Washington

A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
1820 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22209-1802

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Washington is a branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta. The Art Institute of Atlanta is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Program Accreditation
The Associate in Arts in Culinary Arts program is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Washington, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, is certified by The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North Fourteenth Street, Richmond, VA 23219; 804.225.2600) to operate in Virginia.

The Art Institute of Washington — Dulles

A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
The Corporate Office Park at Dulles Town Center, 21000 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 100, Dulles, Virginia 20166

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Washington — Dulles is a branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta. The Art Institute of Atlanta is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Washington – Dulles, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, is certified by The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North Fourteenth Street, Richmond, VA 23219; 804.225.2600) to operate in Virginia.

Washington

The Art Institute of Seattle

2323 Elliott Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98121-1642

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Seattle is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224
www.nwccu.org

Program Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Arts in Culinary Arts degree program is accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Seattle is licensed under Chapter 28c.10RCW; inquiries or complaints regarding this or any other private vocational school may be made to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, 128 10th Avenue SW, PO Box 43105, Olympia, WA 98504-3105. 360.753.5662.

Wisconsin

The Art Institute of Wisconsin

A branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix
320 East Buffalo St., Suite 100, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1-202-336-6780.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Wisconsin is authorized by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board (201 W. Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 8696, Madison, WI 53708-8696; http://eab.state.wi.us/default.asp).

British Columbia

The Art Institute of Vancouver

Main Location
2665 Renfrew Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 0A7

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Vancouver is an accredited school under the:
Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia
#203 - 1155 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2P4
Local: 604-569-0033 Toll-free: 1-800-661-7441
Fax: 778-945-0606 Email: info@pctia.bc.ca

The Art Institute of Vancouver is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas and certificates. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be reached at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002- 4241 Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

Ministerial Consents
The Art Institute of Vancouver is registered with the Ministry of Advanced Education, Student Services Branch.

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Graphic Design program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective March 31, 2010 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

The Bachelor of Science in Game Programming program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective July 20, 2011 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Web Design program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective August 3, 2011 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective October 31, 2011 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

Online

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh — Online Division

Online Student Support Center
1400 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-4332

Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Program Accreditation
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

State Licensing
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to confer the Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate of Science degrees and diplomas. The Department of Education can be reached by writing to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17126, or by telephone at 1-717-783-6788. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, 100 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-3758. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-4340. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh programs are exempt from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education authorization as an online or distance delivered program and the institution does not have a physical presence in the state. The exemption from authorization is a provisions under 20 AAC 17.015(a)(5). The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has granted The Art Institute of Pittsburgh certification of the following degree programs by distance technology: Bachelor of Science in Advertising, Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Game Art and Design, Bachelor of Science in Fashion & Retail Management, Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Animation, Bachelor of Science in Photography, and Bachelor of Science in Web Design & Interactive Media. Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code §6-61-301. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220, Tucker, Georgia 30084-4113, (770) 414-3300. The Kansas Board of Regents has approved The Art Institute of Pittsburgh to operate in the State of Kansas. The Kansas Board of Regents may be contacted at the following address: Kansas Board of Regents, Private Postsecondary Education Division, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1368 Telephone: (785) 296-3421 Fax: (785) 296-0983. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission as an Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education offering online education. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, 2048 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505-2100. (505) 476 – 8400. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has met the requirements of Utah Code Ann. §13-34-107.5 to be an exempt institution required under 34 C.F.R. 600.9 to be legally authorized by the State of Utah. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board which can be contacted at 201 West Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 8696, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is licensed by the Wyoming Department of Education, 2300 Capitol Avenue, Hathaway Building, 2nd Floor, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002-0050.