Accreditation and Licensure
The International Academy of Design & Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Additional information regarding the ACICS accreditation of IADT may be obtained from:
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
750 First St., N. E., Suite 980
Washington, D.C. 20002-4221
(202)336-6780
www.acics.org
Additional accreditation and state information for each campus can be found below.
IADT - Chicago’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
www.accredit-id.org
This institution is authorized:
The Indiana Board for Proprietary Education
101 West Ohio Street, Suite 670
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984
317.464.4400 Ext. 138
317.464.4400 Ext. 141
IADT - Chicago has degree-granting authority from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), www.ibhe.org.
The International Academy of Design & Technology - Detroit’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350
Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
www.accredit-id.org
The International Academy of Design and Technology is licensed to operate by the Commission on Postsecondary Education in the State of Nevada.
The International Academy of Design & Technology in Nashville is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Design has been granted candidacy status by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Candidacy status signifies that the Commission has determined that the program is progressing towards CIDA accreditation and has the potential to achieve compliance with CIDA Standards within five years. Candidacy status does not indicate that the program is accredited, nor does it guarantee eventual accreditation of the program by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
www.accredit-id.org
The International Academy of Design & Technology is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by the International Academy of Design & Technology, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.
Transferability of Credits
The International Academy of Design and Technology is Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department Education. Additional information regarding state licensure and approval of the International Academy of Design and Technology may be obtained from:
Commission for Independent Education
325 West Gains Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(888)224-6684
IADT is approved for payment of veterans’ educational benefits to eligible students and is approved for the training of eligible students for vocational rehabilitation assistance. IADT is authorized under United States Federal Law, Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101, (1) (15) (F), to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.
The International Academy of Design and Technology is licensed by means of accreditation by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. This approval to operate in the State of California is based on provisions of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) 0f 2009, which is effective January 1, 2010. The Act is administered by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, under the Department of Consumer Affairs. The Bureau can be reached at:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 980818,
Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
(916) 431-6959
As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review the catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. Any questions a student may have regarding the catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at the address above. A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (916) 431-6959 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau's Internet Web site, www.bppe.ca.gov.
The International Academy of Design & Technology in San Antonio is a branch campus of the International Academy of Design & Technology in Tampa, Florida.
The International Academy of Design & Technology is Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001 Click to review the Texas Workforce Commission Student Complaint Policy.
The International Academy of Design & Technology is approved as an Associate of Applied Science degree granting institution through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
(THECB), P.O. Box 12788,
Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 427-6241, www.thecb.state.tx.us
THECB student complaint information is codified under 19 TAC §§1.110-1.120. An overview of the complaint procedure, how to submit a complaint, and the complaint form can be found by clicking here.
The school is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Title IV financial aid programs.
The International Academy of Design & Technology in Seattle is a branch campus of the International Academy of Design & Technology in Tampa, Florida.
The International Academy of Design and Technology is authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes the International Academy of Design and Technology to offer the following programs:
Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design; Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Merchandising; Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design; Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communications (in teach out); Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Merchandising; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Production; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design; and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. Authorization by the HECB does not carry with it an endorsement by the board of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.
The International Academy of Design & Technology, in Seattle, is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Title IV financial aid programs.
The International Academy of Design & Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees.
IADT’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
www.accredit-id.org
The International Academy of Design and Technology is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting:
Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684
IADT is approved for payment of veterans’ educational benefits to eligible students by the applicable State Approving Agency for Veterans Affairs and participates in many Veterans’ Educational Benefit programs. Students interested in Veterans’ Educational Benefits should contact the Office of Financial Aid. Veterans who are unsure of their benefit eligibility or have additional eligibility questions should contact the Veterans Administration at 800-827- 1000, or 888-GI Bill-1 (1-888-442-4551), or go to http://www.gibill.va.gov/. Eligible students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and all applicable eligibility requirements to continue receiving Veterans’ Educational Benefits.
IADT is also approved for the training of eligible students for vocational rehabilitation assistance. IADT is authorized under United States Federal Law, Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101, (1) (15) (F), to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
The International Academy of Design & Technology Online is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399- 0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684.
The International Academy of Design & Technology Online is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning the quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. The International Academy of Design & Technology is authorized for operation as a postsecondary Institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and completion Information on the programs offered by the International Academy of Design & Technology, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized institutions Data button.
The International Academy of Design & Technology Online is authorized by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education to operate a private school pursuant to the Alabama Private School License Law.
The International Academy of Design & Technology Online is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the Institution. Credits earned at the Institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
The International Academy of Design & Technology Online is authorized to offer educational programs and award degrees and diplomas in the State of Wisconsin by the Educational Approval Board, 201 West Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Madison, WI 53703. Phone: (608) 266-1996.
The International Academy of Design & Technology Online is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents, 1000 SW Jackson St., Ste. 520, Topeka, KS 66612, (785) 296-3421.
The International Academy of Design & Technology Online is registered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, (410) 767-3388.
Effective as of May 5, 2012, ACICS placed the online campus of International Academy of Design and Technology on probation due to job placement rates that did not meet the expectations of ACICS. Despite the probation action, this school remains accredited and this status does not affect the institution’s ability to continue to offer programs to existing or new students, confer academic credentials, and financial aid is available for students who qualify.
Transferability of Credits
Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the School’s grievance procedure which can be found in the Catalog . The school’s grievance procedure allows for the prompt resolution of grievances. For additional state contact information, please click here.