The Academic Achievement Center is located in the Annex Building at 1610 Chestnut Street--on the Lower Level, across from the Library.

Academic Advising
Academic Advising is provided to all first, second and third quarter students by full-time, professional Academic Advisors in the Academic Achievement Center. The advisors:

• Assist students with key activities such as Drop/Add and Registration.
• Explain the rules and regulations so that students understand what is expected of them.
• Make students aware of resources within the college community and make referrals when appropriate.
• Monitor their students' attendance and academic progress throughout the quarter.

Students Needing Academic Assistance
Students needing assistance in their coursework should speak with their instructor, Academic Advisor and/or Academic Director. Peer tutoring, which is at no additional charge, can be scheduled through the Academic Achievement Center.

Disability Services
The Art Institute of Philadelphia provides accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. The Academic Achievement Center assists qualified students with disabilities in acquiring reasonable and appropriate accommodations and in supporting their success at The Art Institute of Philadelphia. All requests for accommodations must be received 60 days prior to the class start or an applicant's start date could be postponed.

The Art Institute of Philadelphia is committed to providing qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to access the benefits, rights and privileges of college services, programs and activities in compliance with The American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Students who believe they are in need of accommodations should contact Lya Redmond, Coordinator of Disability Services & Developmental Studies, 1610 Chestnut Street, telephone number 215.405.6344. If you have a concern or complaint in this regard, please contact the Dean of Student Affairs, 1622 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, telephone number 215.567.7080. Complaints will be handled in accordance with the college's Student Grievance Procedure for Internal Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment.