About Us
Inspire and Be Inspired!
Our Mission
The Mission of Paier College is to engage talented and inspired individuals by fostering intellectual curiosity and innovation through the delivery of a forward-thinking curriculum which reflects the evolving needs of our society. This is achieved through the promotion of a culture that values critical thinking skills, civic responsibility, and collaborative experiences.
Updated 2020
Accreditation
Paier College is accredited by the Connecticut Board of Governors of Higher Education and has been granted authority by the Connecticut Legislature to award the degrees of Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Fine Arts.
The College is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The College is approved for the education and training of veterans and their eligible dependents under the provisions of Section 1775, Chapter 36, Title 38, United States Code, Veterans Benefits. Paier College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
Our Story
Founded in 1946, Paier College engages and inspires students by fostering intellectual curiosity and innovation through a curriculum that promotes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and collaboration. Paier College offers educational coursework focused on traditional visual arts, design, marketing, and communications in a personalized manner that prepares successful graduates for careers that meet the evolving needs of society. Paier College alumni have gone on to establish award-winning marketing agencies, illustrate children’s books, and create internationally recognized logos, among myriad other achievements. In 2021, Paier announced its plans to move to a new seaside campus located in Bridgeport, CT on a property formerly controlled by the University of Bridgeport. The new Paier campus is home to renowned educational, artistic, and performing arts spaces, a residence hall dormitory, and breathtaking views of the Connecticut shoreline. Paier celebrated its 75th birthday in 2021, and is poised for a promising next 75 years!