Admission & Aid
Admission & Aid
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Important Dates
November 16, 2026
Spring 2027 Application Deadline (Transfer and First Year Students)
Early Action Priority Application Date (For Fall 2027 Application)
February 1, 2027
Fall 2027 Regular Decision Application Deadline (First Year Students)
March 15, 2027
Fall 2027 Regular Decision Application Deadline (Transfer Students)
Rolling Application Review
MICA will continue to review applications on a rolling basis for as long as space is available in our programs.
ROUND 1: JANUARY 19 |
Candidates who wish to apply for graduate competitive scholarship mustsubmit their application by the Round 1 deadline. All applicants are automatically considered for partial merit-based scholarship by submitting their admission application. | Responses returned by April 1 at the latest |
ROUND 2: MARCH 19 |
Candidates applying by the Round 2 deadline will be considered for admittance and partial merit-based scholarship provided space remains available. All applicants are automatically considered for partial merit-based scholarship by submitting their admission application. | Responses returned by June 1 at the latest |
ROLLING DEADLINES |
Programs in which space remains available will accept applications on a rolling basis. Candidates are automatically considered for partial merit-based scholarship by submitting their admission application. For a list of programs actively accepting applications, visit our SlideRoom application portal. | Responses returned on a rolling basis |
Admissions at MICA
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Whether you're a first-year, graduate, transfer, or international student, we have the information you need.
Application Support
Portfolio Preparation
Your portfolio is an important part of your application. It can also be one of the most intimidating to provide. Don't worry. We have multiple resources and opportunities to help you develop and submit a stellar portfolio. You can also have your portfolio reviewed at a National Portfolio Day or request a one-on-one review with one of our Admission counselors.
Learn How to Prep Your Portfolio
Learn all the best tips and tricks from MICA Faculty and Alumni for preparing your portfolio for submission.
National Portfolio Day
Come see us at a National Portfolio Day! National Portfolio Days bring students together with experienced college representatives who review artwork, offer critique, discuss college plans, and share information about their programs.
Request a Portfolio Review
Schedule an in-person or virtual portfolio review with one of our Admission counselors.
Learn more about National Portfolio Day for Graduate Students.
Tuition and Aid
Financing Options
MICA’s mission is to empower students to forge creative, purposeful lives and careers in a diverse and changing world. To do so, we have committed to make our programs available to talented students regardless of their economic backgrounds. Explore our resources, tools and forms to help you financially plan.
