FIDM is a recognized college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

FIDM | Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is an accredited, co-educational, specialized, private college in California with campuses in Los Angeles and Orange County.

FIDM is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), a United States Department of Education-recognized accreditor located at 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501 (510.748.9001). FIDM is currently on probation but remains accredited.

FIDM’s art and design programs are also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), a United States Department of Education-recognized accreditor located at 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190 (703.437.0700).

FIDM is a private institution licensed by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), a consumer affairs agency open to the public and located at 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 (916.574.8900).

FIDM is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) for the training of veterans and individuals certified as eligible for services by the California Vocational Rehabilitation Administration.

FIDM is a member of the American Council on Education (ACE), and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Information about FIDM’s accreditation is available from the FIDM Dean of Academic Development at 213.624.1200.

FIDM is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. For more information, see F-1 Visa – International Students section of the FIDM College Catalog, International Student Orientation Guide, or FIDM.edu (under Admissions

FIDM certifies that all courses numbered 1000 and higher are collegiate level and recommends acceptance for transfer to the California State University system and other universities and colleges.