LAAFA has an “institutional approval” to operate, granted by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), a division of the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs. In addition, LAAFA is currently pursuing national accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Should the student desire a BFA degree from a NASAD or WASC accredited college, they have the option to apply to Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD). The agreement between LCAD and LAAFA stipulates that students having completed the 3-year program at LAAFA will be given credit, following a portfolio review and a minimum GPA of 3.0, for a maximum of 61 studio units in the Drawing and Painting major, and a maximum of 34 Liberal Arts units (minimum GPA for transfer of Liberal Arts units is 2.0). The remaining 19 units required in studio and 12 units in Liberal Arts and Sciences will be taken in residence at LCAD. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will be granted a BFA degree in Drawing and Painting from LCAD.
Are LAAFA’s Credits Transferable to another college?
Each individual college has the right to either accept or reject credits from any other college. If a student would like to attend a college other than Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD), we will, on behalf of the student, attempt to articulate an agreement with their school of choice. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee any student’s admission or credit transfer into another college.
