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LICENSING

The Art Institute of California — San Francisco is licensed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education to confer diplomas and Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Master of Fine Arts degrees, and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

ACCREDITATION

The Art Institute of California — San Francisco, a branch of The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles, is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees, and diplomas. ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions 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 California — San Francisco

1170 Market Street  San Francisco, CA 94102-4928 • 1.415.865.0198 • 1.888.493.3261