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Library
The Corcoran College of Art + Design Library is available to all enrolled students. Students have access to nearly 33,000 books, 180 current periodicals, 35 annuals, 7 research database subscriptions, 2 image database subscriptions, approximately 32,000 art slides and 800 videos and DVDs. Take advantage of this great resource to enhance art education. For more information about the Library and to access the online catalog, click here to visit the library website.

Accreditation
The Corcoran College of Art + Design is accredited by the following associations:

  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, a specialized accrediting agency for schools of art and design recognized by the US Department of Education.
Licensure
The Corcoran College of Art + Design is licensed by the District of Columbia’s Educational Licensure Commission to confer the Certificate of Fine Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching.

Special Notices
The facilities of the Corcoran College of Art + Design are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The College is approved under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a nonprofit institution.

Under no circumstance is an individual subject to discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical abilities, geographic location, marital status, sexual orientation, physical appearance, economic status or family background in any relationship with the institution or in any of its programs or offerings.

Personal and School Property
Members of the Corcoran community make every effort to protect and safeguard the property of students attending the College. However, the Corcoran is not responsible for loss of, or damage to, personal property. Students are expected to make every effort to protect and safeguard the property of the College and Gallery. Students who damage or steal College property will be billed for such costs and are subject to disciplinary action.

Locker Rental
Locker space is available for $10 per semester, based on availability. Students provide locks and assume full responsibility for their property. All materials and works must be removed from lockers, racks and studio spaces by the last day of each term. All materials remaining after that date are discarded. The College is not responsible for any loss of, or damage to, personal property from fire, theft or other causes. Students interested in locker rental at the Downtown Campus should contact Student Financial Services at 202 639 1818. Students interested in locker rental at the Georgetown Campus should contact the Campus Administrator at the Georgetown Campus at 202 298 2541.

Emergency College Closings
Information regarding College opening/closing status can be obtained by calling the College's main phone number at 202 639 1801, option 9, or checking the College web site. Information is posted immediately after a decision is made, generally two hours prior to the time it takes effect. If enough data supports an earlier decision, the information is posted sooner. If the greeting does not state a change in status, the College is open as usual. Radio station WTOP (820AM/103.5FM) and several TV stations also carry the closure/late opening announcement.

Please Note: The College does not automatically follow the Federal Government's closing/opening decision. Listen or watch for the Corcoran's status as described above. The phone announcement specifies the status of day and evening classes. When in doubt, call the main College number for exact information or check the College web site.

Rescheduling of Cancelled Classes
Cancelled class time is made up either through special make-up dates or by extending the time of the remaining classes.

Policy Changes
The Corcoran College of Art + Design reserves the right to alter policies specified in its printed materials and posted at www.corcoran.edu as deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the College.



MISSION STATEMENT
The Corcoran College of Art + Design is dedicated to providing its students with an excellent education in the visual arts and to promoting the value of the visual arts to the metropolitan community. Through degree programs, continuing education and community outreach, the College prepares students to become productive artists and designers. In pursuit of its philosophy, the College is inextricably linked to the Corcoran Museum of Art. This partnership between the College and the Museum benefits both institutions by presenting unique educational opportunities and creating a vibrant community of artists, scholars, designers, museum professionals and educators. As one of the few remaining museum-school partnerships in the country, and the only accredited art college in the District of Columbia, the Corcoran plays a distinct role in the artistic life of the nation’s capital.

Students Rights Under The Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:

The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Registrar, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the College to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write to the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record that they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the College decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, then the College will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. This right does not refer to grades. If the student wishes to appeal a grade, see page concerning grade appeals.

The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a student council or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the College discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the Corcoran College of Art + Design to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.

The Corcoran College of Art + Design has designated the following information as directory information: student’s name; addresses; telephone numbers; e-mail addresses; photographs; degrees and dean’s list recognitions received; date and place of birth; field of study; dates of attendance; enrollment status (full-time, part-time, undergraduate, graduate); and the most recent school attended. If students do not want the College to disclose their directory information from their education records without their prior written consent, they must notify the College in writing each semester prior to the first day of classes. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests