Disclosures

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)

Academy of Art University is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. For more information visit https://www.bppe.ca.gov/.

• Annual Report
• Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Website

BPPE School Performance Fact Sheets

• Undergraduate Programs/Certificates
• Graduate Programs/Teaching Credential
• New Offerings

Course Catalog and Addendum

• Course Catalog
• Catalog Addendum 1: Academic and Student Policies
• Catalog Addendum 2: Board of Directors, Administrators and Faculty

Program Brochures

Get the brochure for any of our colleges

Other State Approvals

Kansas State Approval

Academy of Art University is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to offer OL instruction to Kansas Residents.

Maryland State Approval

Academy of Art University is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission located at 217 East Redwood Street, Suite 2100, Baltimore, MD 21202, (410) 767-3300.

Minnesota State Approval

Stephens Institute dba/Academy of Art University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 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.