What we do
Sessions is a Fully Online College of Design and Digital Media
We offer an online, asynchronous, project-first learning experience, combined with highly interactive 1:1 feedback from our faculty of industry professionals. Our programs are designed to help learners of all backgrounds achieve their career goals at a truly affordable price.
Our Mission
Sessions College prepares students for careers at the intersection of design, technology, and communication through project-based, industry relevant, and affordable online education.
Our faculty of industry professionals guide and inspire students to develop the digital media, design, storytelling, and creative problem-solving skills required for success across fast-evolving industries.
Who We Are
Our Story
Founded in 1997 in New York City to train and inspire the next generation of creatives, Sessions College is the oldest and most renowned online digital media and design school, offering degree and certificate programs in high-demand fields.
Now headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Sessions College has over 20 years of experience delivering accredited, world-class education. Sessions College has been rated a Top Design School by Graphic Design USA for 9 years in a row and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation in online learning.
We have thousands of alumni from over 100 countries around the world and we look forward to serving many more thousands of students across a variety of in-demand disciplines in the future.
“For 25 years, Sessions College has been a leading provider of education to aspiring design and digital media professionals. It’s our mission to deliver the technical, creative, and communications skills for graduates to thrive in a fast-changing industry.”
Endorsements
Accreditations, Approvals & Recognitions
Sessions College is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and accredited at the certificate level by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. We are licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
DEAC accredited since 2001
Recognized as top design school by GDUSA
Accredited by The Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools
Approved by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
Licensed by Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Approved by the U.S. Department of Education
Approved by the Department of Defense College
Approved by Arizona Veteran’s Agencies
What We Offer
Program Overview
Our unique stackable model allows students to earn credentials and gain credit while they learn.
Students can transform credits earned in an Undergraduate Certificate into an Associate Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree. We also offer highly affordable Professional Certificate Programs and free Sessions for career learners.
Why Choose Sessions
What Makes Us Unique
Fully online and async with 1:1 feedback
Enjoy the flexibility of learning 100% in your own time, with regular 1:1 feedback from industry experts.
Designed to accelerate your career
Project-based curriculum to build your portfolio and real-world experience while you learn.
Affordable and stackable
Our truly affordable undergraduate certificates count towards your Associate and ultimately your Bachelor’s Degree.
Faculty
Meet Our Expert Faculty
Our faculty members are industry-leading artists and designers who bring together decades of professional and educational experience. View All
Andre Robert Lee
Filmmaking
Andrew Shalat
Graphic Design
Anne Catharine Blake
Illustration
Bill Drastal
Cartooning
Boris Margolin
Graphic Design
Brent Struder
Science
Bruce Bicknell
Photoshop
Carolyn Zaikowski
General Education
Felicia Kieselhorst
Photography
Fiorella Shalat
Fine Arts
Administration
Meet Our Leadership
Our leadership team is committed to providing the highest quality education and best learning experience possible to our students.
Zane Vella
Chief Executive Officer
Gordon Drummond
President
Carole Anne Bailo
Chief Financial Officer
Evan Eustace
Chief Technology Officer
facts and figures
Measuring Our Impact
With students from over 100 countries and a growing list of programs, our statistics show how we’re shaping the future of online education and empowering learners worldwide.
2000+
Students who graduated from our programs
21
Programs offered across various fields
100+
Countries contributing to our diverse community
100%
Satisfaction Rate in our BFA Programs
Advance your career with our 100% online design and digital media programs today!