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

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, 2024
Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition: February 1, 2025
Priority Application: March 1, 2025
Rolling admissions as space is available after March 1, 2025.

Application Requirements
+ Complete Common App
+ Application Fee of $70 (or waiver)
+ Personal Essay
+ One (1) Letters 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, or PTE.

Transfer

Deadlines
Early Action: December 1, 2024
Priority Application: March 1, 2025
Rolling admissions as space is available after March 1, 2025.

Application Requirements
+ Complete Common App
+ Application Fee of $70 (or waiver)
+ Personal Essay
+ One (1) Letters of Recommendation
+ High School Transcripts (or equivalent)
+ Unofficial 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.