Miami International University of Art & Design is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), with 32 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals. Miami International University of Art & Design is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone number 404-679-4501). At Miami International University of Art & Design, you will be part of a community where diversity is our strength and the integrity of each individual is respected. Our students' active contribution to campus life supports the creative and intellectual evolution of everyone at the University. The diverse student body at Miami International University of Art & Design ranges in age from 17 to 70, hails from 60 different countries, 50 American states, six U.S. territories, and represents a tremendous blend of nationalities, religious affiliations, and cultural identities in the world today. As of fall 2005, approximately 1,500 students were enrolled in the University. Located in the heart of Miami’s emerging Arts & Entertainment District, our students have the opportunity to work for major corporations, hear speakers of international acclaim, volunteer for civic organizations, and enjoy all the amenities a large city has to offer — major league sporting events, concerts, theater, world-renowned restaurants, and a cosmopolitan social scene. Although the University currently has an enrollment of more than 1,100 students, there is still a strong sense of community and abundant opportunities to build friendships that last a lifetime. Students are never too busy to spend time with one another, supporting their friends and colleagues, both personally and professionally. As you can see, Miami International University combines the vibrancy and opportunities of a large city with the warmth and friendliness of a small town.