Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico

CEO: Dr. Ileana Muñoz, Chancellor
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Prof. Mayda Irizarry
Commission Staff Liaison: Kathy Feith, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Arts, Music, and Design » No research designation
Control: Public
Former Name(s): Escuela de Artes Plasticas de Puerto Rico (2/19/2016)
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: February 19, 1997
Last Reaffirmation: June 22, 2023
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2029-2030

Contact Information

Barrio Ballaja Campo Del Morro
San Juan, PR 00902-1112

(787) 725-8120

www.eap.edu

June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental Information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement and enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (b) and (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement and enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (b) and (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
September 27, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of April 26, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
June 27, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report. To note the follow-up team visit by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at Calle Norzagary Final, Campos del Morro, Barrio Ballaja, San Juan, PR 00901 on March 5-6, 2024. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
April 26, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 31, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
March 28, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
November 6, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due December 13, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (student achievement) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2029-2030.
June 22, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the monitoring report. To note the follow-up visit by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at Calle Norzagary Final, Campos del Morro, Barrio Ballajá, San Juan, PR 00901 on April 12-13, 2023. To note further that the verification visit required by USDE guidelines as noted in the action of October 27, 2022, has been completed. To reaffirm accreditation because the institution is now in compliance with Standard II (Ethics and Integrity), Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement), and former Requirements of Affiliation 4, 11, and 14. To request a monitoring report, due January 16, 2024, demonstrating sustainability of implemented corrective measures and further evidence of (1) demonstrated adherence to all issues of ethics and integrity as outlined in the Standard (Standard II); (2) sufficiency of resources to fulfill its mission and goals and to support its educational purposes and programs (Standard VI and former Requirement of Affiliation 11); (3) evidence that the institution's representatives communicate with the Commission in English, both orally and in writing, including submission of evidence in English for all Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation (Requirement of Affiliation 4); and (4) evidence that the institution makes freely available to the Commission accurate, fair, and complete information on all aspects of the institution and its operations, including making institutional representatives and additional information available to the Commission representatives when requested (former Requirement of Affiliation 14 and Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). To request that the monitoring report also include further evidence of (1) the periodic assessment of the effectiveness of support programs and experiences (Standard IV); (2) sufficient support to sustain the assessment of student achievement and to communicate results of assessment to stakeholders (Standard V); (3) demonstrated and documented use of assessment result to improve educational effectiveness (Standard V); (4) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of the assessment processes utilized by the institution for the improvement of educational effectiveness (Standard V); and (5) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of planning, resource allocation, institutional renewal and availability of resources (Standard VI). A follow-up team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
March 9, 2023
To note that the Commission Liaison Guidance Visit occurred on November 18, 2022. The date of the next evaluation will be determined upon reaffirmation of accreditation.
October 27, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To note that the report provided limited responses to requested information, did not present evidence and analysis in a manner conducive to Commission review, and materials were not provided in English. To warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standard II (Ethics and Integrity), Standard VI (Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement), and Requirements of Affiliation 4, 11, and 14. To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. To note further that federal regulations limit the period during which an institution may be in non-compliance. To request a monitoring report due March 1, 2023, demonstrating evidence that the institution has achieved and can sustain ongoing compliance with Standards II and VI and Requirements of Affiliation 4, 11, and 14, including but not limited to (1) demonstrate adherence to all issues of ethics and integrity as outlined in the Standard (Standard II); (2) sufficiency of resources to fulfill its mission and goals and to support its educational purposes and programs (Standard VI and Requirement of Affiliation 11); (3) evidence that the institution's representatives communicate with the Commission in English, both orally and in writing, including submission of evidence in English for all Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation (Requirement of Affiliation 4); and (4) evidence that the institution makes freely available to the Commission accurate, fair, and complete information on all aspects of the institution and its operations, including making institutional representatives and additional information available to the Commission representatives when requested (Requirement of Affiliation 14 and Accreditation Review Cycle and Monitoring Policy and Procedures). To request that the monitoring report also provide further evidence documenting (1) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of student support programs and experiences (Standard IV); (2) development and implementation of organized and systematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement (Standard V); (3) demonstrated and documented use of assessment results to improve educational effectiveness (Standard V); and (4) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of planning, resource allocation, institutional renewal, and availability of resources (Standard VI). To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the monitoring report. To note the visit may also fulfill the verification requirements of the USDE guidelines. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. The date of the next evaluation will be determined upon reaffirmation of accreditation.

Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope

Main Campus
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico
Barrio Ballaja Campo Del Morro
San Juan, PR 00902-1112

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