Maine College of Art & Design

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Maine College of Art & Design

Apply for first-year Apply for transfer

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Academic Programs

Animation
Art & Design
Design
Music
Visual Arts

Student experience

Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Distance/online learning
Exhibition opportunities
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
On-Campus Housing
Study Abroad

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Deadlines
Early Action: December 1, 2026
Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition: February 1, 2027
Priority Application: March 1, 2027
Rolling admissions as space is available after March 1, 2027.

Application Requirements
+ Complete Common App
+ Application Fee of $70 (or waiver)
+ Personal Essay
+ One (1) Letter of Recommendation
+ High School Transcripts (or equivalent)
+ Portfolio of 12–20 pieces of artwork

International students should also submit demonstration of English proficiency via IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo English test.

Transfer

Deadlines
Early Action: December 1, 2026
Priority Application: March 1, 2027
Rolling admissions as space is available after March 1, 2027.

Application Requirements
+ Complete Common App
+ Application Fee of $70 (or waiver)
+ Personal Essay
+ One (1) Letter of Recommendation
+ High School Transcripts (or equivalent)
+ Official College Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
+ Portfolio of 12–20 pieces of artwork

International students should also submit demonstration of English proficiency via IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE. Applicants who attended postsecondary institutions outside of the United States are required to have their transcript(s) evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES).