We are thrilled to welcome you to our community of artists! Our goal is to make the transition to College life as easy and seamless as possible, so to that end we've created a checklist here for you to refer to throughout the registration process.
If you have any questions, or concerns, or simply want to talk to someone, please feel free to reach out. We've included contact names and numbers with each step of the process below—as many of us are working remotely or in a hybrid model, emails can be faster in some cases.
Please note that the steps outlined below will begin once you have submitted your enrollment fee.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Important Dates for Incoming Students - Spring 2026
November 2025
- Registration begins for Spring 2026 classes
- Bills are mailed for Spring 2026 tuition
Friday, December 5, 2025
- Tuition for Spring 2026 due
- Signed Financial Aid Award Letter due
- Budget Worksheet for 2025–26 due
- Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling due
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Priority deadline for Housing Deposit & Fees and Applications
Friday, January 2, 2026
- BFA Enrollment Agreements due
- Immunization Forms due
- Final High School Transcripts due
- Final College Transcripts due (if transferring credits into MECA&D)
- AP Credits and College Transcripts due (if credit is desired)
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Orientation for all new students via Zoom
Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Move in for new and returning students
Monday, January 12, 2026
- BFA classes begin
See the Academic Calendar for more
Enrollment & Registration
Enrollment & Registration Checklist
Additional Resources for Enrolled Students
Recommended & Optional: Apply for Outside Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office compiles an extensive list of outside and independent scholarships for which Maine College of Art & Design students are often competitive. We highly recommend you take some time to apply for these scholarships that can reduce the cost of attendance. Here is our list of recommended outside scholarships.
In addition, students often say they have the most success with sources that offer local scholarships. These include, for example, family members' (immediate and extended) employers, civic organizations such as local chapters of Rotary clubs, and religious organizations such as Knights of Columbus. Be sure to check at your local high school, town hall, library, and Chamber of Commerce for more possible scholarship opportunities.
Questions? Contact Carri Frechette at 207.699.5074 or finaid@meca.edu
Orientation Questions?
See everything you need to know about preparing for classes, living in the residence halls, and more on our Orientation page!
Important Dates for Incoming Students - Fall 2026
Thursday, May 1, 2026
- Priority Enrollment Deadline for Fall 2026
June 2026
- Registration begins for Fall 2026 classes, early June
- Bills are mailed for Fall 2026 tuition, late June
July 2026
- Priority deadline for Housing Deposit & Fees and Applications
- Signed Financial Aid Award Letter due
- Budget Worksheet for 2026–27 due
- Tuition for Fall 2026 due
- Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling due
August 2026
- BFA Enrollment Agreements due
- Immunization Forms due
- Final High School Transcripts due
- Final College Transcripts due (if transferring credits into MECA&D)
- AP Credits and College Transcripts due (if credit is desired)
TBD August 2026
- Move-In for new and returning students (you will be assigned a specific move-in time in an email from Student Life)
- Orientation for all new students
August 2026
- BFA classes begin
See the Academic Calendar for more
Enrollment & Registration
Enrollment & Registration Checklist
Additional Resources for Enrolled Students
Recommended & Optional: Apply for Outside Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office compiles an extensive list of outside and independent scholarships for which Maine College of Art & Design students are often competitive. We highly recommend you take some time to apply for these scholarships that can reduce the cost of attendance.
In addition, students often say they have the most success with sources that offer local scholarships. These include, for example, family members' (immediate and extended) employers, civic organizations such as local chapters of Rotary clubs, and religious organizations such as Knights of Columbus. Be sure to check at your local high school, town hall, library, and Chamber of Commerce for more possible scholarship opportunities.
You can access the most recent scholarship list here.
Questions? Contact Carri Frechette or Will O'Shea at 207.699.5074 or finaid@meca.edu
Orientation Questions?
See everything you need to know about preparing for classes, living in the residence halls, and more on our Orientation page!