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Accreditation and Memberships

Institutional and regional accreditation and memberships

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ holds accreditation from respected regional and national bodies, affirming its commitment to academic excellence and rigorous standards in art and design education. The College is also proud to maintain active membership in leading professional organizations that connect students, faculty, and staff to a broader global community of artists, designers, and creative thinkers.

Accreditation

A seal for the SACSCOC

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ is accredited by the (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees, a recognition the College has proudly held since 1979. ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.

Image of NASAD logo in black leters

National Association of Schools of Art and Design

The College is also accredited by the , a distinction held since 1984. Learn more about Creative Entrepreneurship and Professional Practices, ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s proposed Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for its decennial reaccreditation.

Institutional Memberships

Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design

The group is a non-profit consortium of 42 leading art schools in the United States and Canada.

Cumulus

is the only global association serving art and design education and research. It is a forum for partnership and the transfer of knowledge and basic practices.

Institutional Affiliate of Design Futures Council

(DFC), a global network of design community professionals whose mission is to explore trends, changes, and new opportunities in design, architecture, engineering, construction, and building technology for the purpose of fostering innovation and building a better future.

Title IX

Lauren Frasser

Title IX Coordinator
Ulla Searing Student Center, Second Floor

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