Statement of Accreditation Status
New York Academy of Art
- CEO: Mr. Paul Provost, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Haley Pisciotta
- Commission Staff Liaison: To Be Assigned, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Arts, Music, and Design » No research designation
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Candidacy Granted: January 1, 2013
- Accreditation Granted: June 23, 2016
- Last Reaffirmation: March 10, 2022
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2028-2029
- 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 (enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - 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 (enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on July 12, 2023 to the main campus at 111 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013. - March 10, 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 reaffirm accreditation. To note that a verification visit is required by USDE guidelines and will be conducted within a reasonable period of time following the virtual site visit. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - October 29, 2020
To delay the On-Site Evaluation visit scheduled for Spring 2021 due to extraordinary circumstances related to coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions and to continue accreditation. To note the institution remains accredited during a delay granted by the Commission. The Evaluation visit will be scheduled in accordance with Commission policy and procedures. - April 16, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of formal written notice from the institution in response to the Commission's request of March 9, 2020. To temporarily waive Substantive Change Policy and Procedures and allow the use of distance education to accommodate students impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions, in accordance with United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 5, 2020. Continued use of distance education beyond the limitations of USDE guidelines will require substantive change approval in accordance with Substantive Change Policy and Procedures. This flexibility is not available for clock-hour courses that lead to licensure if the licensing body will not accept distance learning courses or hours or give credit for them toward the number of hours a student must complete. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021. - March 26, 2018
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the New York State Education Department and to include the Postbaccalaureate Certificate program (Certificate of Fine Arts) within the scope of the institution's accreditation. - January 2, 2018
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Postbaccalaureate Certificate program (Certificate of Fine Arts) within the scope of the institution's accreditation, effective upon receipt of state approval. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021. - June 23, 2016
To grant accreditation. To commend the institution for the quality of the self-study process and report. The date for the next accreditation review will be determined by the Commission when it revises the accreditation cycle. - November 21, 2013
To accept the Accreditation Readiness Report and to note that a small team visit will not be required. To invite the institution to initiate self-study in preparation for an evaluation visit in 2015-2016. To note that Candidate for Accreditation status is an indication that the institution is progressing toward, but is not assured of, accreditation. - Distance Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Certificate of Fine Arts
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Main Campus
New York Academy of Art
111 Franklin Street
New York, NY 10013
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