The Art Institute of Portland is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education (8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100 Redmond, Washington 98052-3981).

Accrediting guides and manuals are available in the Registrar’s Office for review.

The Art Institute of Portland welcomes student inquiries about its approval through federal and state agencies, and its accreditation by NWCCU. Contact the President’s Office at 1-503-228-6528 for further information.