The Art Institute of Philadelphia is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education to confer Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees, and accredited by The Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools, an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. However, the fact that a college is licensed and accredited is not necessarily an indication that credits earned at that college will be accepted by another school. In the U. S. higher education system, transferability of credit is determined by the receiving institution taking into account such factors as course content, grades, accreditation and licensing.

The mission of The Art Institute of Philadelphia is to help you to prepare for entry-level employment in your chosen field of study. The value of degree programs like those offered by The Art Institute of Philadelphia is their deliberate focus on marketable skills. The credits earned are not intended as a stepping stone for transfer to another institution. For this reason, it is unlikely that the academic credits you earn at The Art Institute of Philadelphia will transfer to another school.

Programs offered by one school within The Art Institutes system may be similar to but not identical to programs offered at another school within the system. This is due to differences imposed by state law, use of different instructional models, and local employer needs. Therefore, if you decide to transfer to another school within The Art Institutes system, not all of the credits you earn at The Art Institute of Philadelphia may be transferable into that school's program.

If you are considering transferring to either another Art Institute or an unaffiliated school, it is your responsibility to determine whether that school will accept your Art Institute credits. We encourage you to make this determination as early as possible. The Art Institute of Philadelphia does not imply, promise, or guarantee transferability of its credits to any other institution.