About CCAD

CCAD is an accredited member of:

the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Only NASAD accredits art & design curricula.

The Higher Learning Commission, A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA—formerly FIDER).

CCAD is also affiliated with many academic organizations, including:

the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design

the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio

the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs

and the New Media Consortium, which has designated the college a New Media Center.