The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a nonprofit, private, postsecondary educational institution incorporated for the purpose of promoting education and research in gemology and related subjects. GIA’s mission is to ensure the public trust by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services, and instrument development.

GIA Carlsbad is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). GIA Los Angeles and GIA New York are each accredited by the ACCSCT as branches of GIA Carlsbad. The ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. GIA Carlsbad is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

GIA's Carlsbad and Los Angeles campuses are legally authorized to operate pursuant to California Assembly Bill 1525 and have entered into voluntary agreements with the California Department of Consumer Affairs to comply with the Private Postsecondary & Vocational Reform Act.

GIA New York is licensed by the New York State Education Department.

The mailing address for GIA's world headquarters is:

Gemological Institute of America
The Robert Mouawad Campus
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA