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 2027
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Priority Enrollment Deadline for Spring 2027
- Priority deadline for Housing Application and Housing Deposit
- Budget Worksheet for 2026–27 due
- Signed Financial Aid Award Letter due
- Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling due
- BFA Student Financial Responsibility Agreement due
- Immunization Forms due
- Final High School Transcripts due
- Final College Transcripts due (if transferring credits into MECA&D)
- AP or IB test scores due (if credit is desired)
Friday, December 4, 2026
- Tuition for Spring 2027 due
Friday, January 8, 2027
- Residence halls open for move-in
- New student orientation
Monday, January 11. 2027
- BFA classes begin
Fall 2027
Thursday, May 1, 2027
- Priority Enrollment Deadline for Fall 2027
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!