International Academy of Design and Technology San Antonio

Last updated
IADT San Antonio
Type For-profit
Active2005–2018
President Gilbert De Leon
Academic staff
25 full-time, 35 part-time
Students400 full-time
Location,
Texas
,
USA
Website http://www.iadtsanantonio.com/

International Academy of Design and Technology - San Antonio was one location of the International Academy of Design and Technology. It was a for-profit college offering specialized associate degrees in various types of design. [1]

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The IADT – San Antonio campus was established in 2005 [2] and inaugurated on April 2, 2007. [3] IADT San Antonio/Sanford-Brown College - San Antonio was put into "teach out" status in 2015. The campus no longer enrolled students and closed on January 12, 2018. [4] [5]

Academics/Specialized Degree Offerings

Admissions

Potential students were free to come to the campus during operating hours. At that time one could request to sit with an admissions representative for an interview and tour of the facility. Upon completion of the interview and tour, the admissions representative recommended the potential student if there was a proven desire to be successful in completing one of the programs offered at the school. At this point, a second interview was done by the Director of Admissions. If accepted, the student had to provide proof of graduation from high school or an equivalency. The student had to pay an enrollment processing fee and meet with a tuition planner for a personalized packaging session. Financial Aid was available for those that qualify. [8]

About Campus

IADT – San Antonio’s campus included a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) freestanding facility with classrooms, lecture rooms, instructional laboratories, computer labs, a library, a bookstore and admissions, academic and administration staff offices. [2]

Accreditation

The International Academy of Design & Technology was accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) [9] The International Academy of Design & Technology was Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Veterans Education Section, Austin, Texas and was approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Title IV financial aid programs. The International Academy of Design & Technology is a member of the Career College Association. [10]

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