Welcome to Maine College of Art & Design
From all of us here at Maine College of Art & Design, we are thrilled to welcome you to our community of artists! Our goal is to make the transition to the College as easy and seamless as possible, so we've created a checklist here for you to refer to throughout the registration process.
If you have any questions, concerns, or want to talk to someone, please feel free to reach out! We've included relevant contact information with each step of the process below.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus in June!
Dates & Deadlines
Dates are subject to change as we await for the 2025-26 academic calendar to be finalized. You can also see a full list of important dates for the 2025–26 academic year on our Academic Calendar.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Priority deadline to enroll for MFA 2025
- Priority deadline for Housing Deposit & Fees and Housing Applications
Friday, May 9, 2025
- Bills due for Summer 2025 trimester
- MFA Enrollment Agreement due
- Proof of Immunizations due (MMR, Tdap)
- Housing assignments begin for on-campus students
Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Residence Halls open for MFA students
Friday, June 13, 2025
- MFA Orientation
Monday, June 16 - Friday, August 8, 2025
- MFA Summer Intensive
Enrollment & Registration
You will need to complete enrollment and registration ahead of orientation. To be a fully registered student, we will need the following documents on file:
Immunization Form
All students must be fully immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Tetanus. We encourage, but do not require your COVID-19 vaccination to be up-to-date.
Emergency Contact & Graduate Housing
All students must have an emergency contact on file. This form is also used to sign up for graduate housing, so early completion is encouraged.
Tuition Payment
You will need to pay your Summer 2024 tuition and any additional fees in full, or have set up a payment plan with our Billing office.
Health Insurance
All students are required to have health insurance, which will be included on the bill.
If you have a valid health insurance plan and want to opt out of our coverage, visit Waiving your Health Insurance for instructions.
Official College Transcripts
If you are currently completing coursework to receive your bachelor degree, or have submitted unofficial transcripts during the admission process, you will need to request official college transcripts with final grades to be sent to us.
International Students
International students will need to have obtained an F-1 Student Visa prior to program start date in order to begin orientation and classes on time.
For more information and detailed steps, please visit the Enrollment & Registration Checklist page.
Contact List
Joel Tsui is the Graduate Admissions Coordinator. You can be in touch with him for all questions related to graduate admissions.
Tracey Cockrell is the Chair of the MFA program. You can be in touch with her about specific curricular questions.
Rachel Katz is the Administrative Director of Graduate Programs. You can be in touch with her about specific logistical questions ahead of the program.
Carri Frechette and Will O’Shea are our Director and Associate Director of Financial Aid. You can be in touch with them about your FAFSA and financial aid status.
Ally Anderson is the Student Accounts Specialist. You can be in touch with her about billing and business-related questions.
Lastly, you can be in touch with the Student Life team about graduate housing and questions about disability services & accommodations.