Undergraduate Admission Procedures for Special Circumstances
Admission Procedures for Part-Time Students
Some students choose to work toward their BFA degree on a part-time basis due to financial, family, or other considerations. Students who choose to earn their degree in this manner may enroll in degree courses offered during the fall, spring, and summer terms. Students enrolled in the degree program are required to take a minimum of 6 credits per semester or summer and to complete the degree within seven years with an average course load of 18 credits per year. Admission requirements and procedures are the same as those for full-time freshmen and transfer students.
Admission Procedures for Students with Previously Earned Degrees
Students with a previously earned BS or BA degree who wish to pursue the BFA as a second degree may also apply to the College. Admission procedures are the same as those for transfer students. Placement in the program is based upon the number of transferable credits and the portfolio review. Applications to the BFA program should be made to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Students with previously earned degrees who are interested in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program should contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 410.225.2256.
Admission Procedures for Non-Matriculating Students
Each year, a number of students attending liberal arts colleges and universities choose to spend a semester or a year at MICA as non-matriculating students. These students should follow the application procedures for transfer students.
Early Admission for High School Juniors
High school juniors demonstrating outstanding ability in studio art and academic areas can apply for early admission to the College by following the application procedures for freshman applicants. They must also:
- Present a written agreement from high school authorities that a high school diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of the freshman year of college.
- Submit a written recommendation from the high school principal or guidance counselor and a parent or legal guardian explaining why early admission to college is appropriate.
- Submit a letter from a parent or legal guardian granting permission for the student to enter college before high school graduation.
High School/College Dual Enrollment
Credit for college-level coursework completed by students enrolled in high school is not accepted for transfer credit; however, it is favorably viewed by the Admission Committee, much like honors or advanced-placement coursework.