Welcome to Salt!
From all of us here at Maine College of Art & Design and the Salt Institute, we are thrilled to welcome you to our community of artists and storytellers! To help you make the transition to the College as easy and seamless as possible, you can refer to this webpage and the Enrollment & Registration Checklist throughout the enrollment process.
If you have any questions, concerns, or want to talk to someone, 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!
Dates & Deadlines
Summer 2025
You can also see a full list of important dates for the 2025–26 academic year on our Academic Calendar.
Friday, April 15, 2025
- Bills due for Salt Summer 2025
- Salt Student Financial Responsibility Agreement due
- Assignments begin for graduate housing
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Proof of Immunizations due (MMR, Tetanus)
- Residence halls open for Salt students
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Salt Orientation
Thursday, May 15, 2025 – Friday, August 15, 2025
- Salt Summer 2025
Fall 2025
You can also see a full list of important dates for the 2025–26 academic year on our Academic Calendar.
Friday, August 8, 2025
- Bills due for Salt Summer 2025
- Salt Student Financial Responsibility Agreement due
- Assignments begin for graduate housing
Sunday, September 7, 2025
- Proof of Immunizations due (MMR, Tetanus)
- Residence halls open for Salt students
Monday, September 8, 2025
- Salt Orientation
Monday, September 8, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025
- Salt Fall 2025
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 2025 or Fall 2025 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.
Isaac Kestenbaum is the Director of the Salt Institute. You can be in touch with him 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 Ally Anderson are our Director and Assistant Director of Financial Aid. You can be in touch with them about your FAFSA and financial aid status.
Bailey Marden is the Student Business Services & Finance Systems Analyst. 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.