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Admission Requirements

Mount Royal School of Art (Multidisciplinary MFA)

Through regular meetings with the director and resident artists and critics, this multidisciplinary program seeks to broaden the definition of art making, and help students find their own voice. Because Mount Royal is not a media-specific program, students are encouraged to work in ways most appropriate to their individual research; study can be focused within a specific media or cross over into other disciplines and media.

Who Should Apply

The Mount Royal School of Art serves the needs of students who want to be at the center of their own education and who are committed to engaging and pursuing art at the highest standards of contemporary through and practice. The program's 26 students comprise a community of artists within the larger graduate community and interaction and collaboration form a vital component of their education and formation as artists.

Those who are considering the Mount Royal School of Art may also want to consider other MICA programs. The Hoffberger School of Painting (MFA) offers a focus on painting; the Rinehart School of Sculpture (MFA) provides emphasis on 3D study and studio exploration of space and time; the Low-Residency MFA in Studio Art shares the Mount Royal School of Art's multidisciplinary ethic in a low-residency format.

See Also Programs of Study: Mount Royal School of Art

Application Requirements and Procedures for the Mount Royal School of Art

Application Deadline for Fall 2011 Entrance: January 15th, 2011

1. Completed, signed and dated Graduate Admission Application form.
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose/Artist Statement

NOTE: All applicants are asked to submit two copies of their statements/essays; one uploaded to Slide Room with the portfolio of artwork (see 6. Portfolio of Artwork) and one submitted in hard copy with the application form.

Applicants are asked to submit a written statement (500-700 words) discussing your work and outlining your interest in graduate or post-baccalaureate study.
4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Letters may be submitted online via mica.slideroom.com or with the application form in sealed, signed envelopes.
5. Proof of Degree or Equivalent

Submit transcripts in sealed, institution-issued envelopes with the application form.
6. Portfolio of Artwork

Applicants should submit 18-20 digital images or time-based media for review online via mica.slideroom.com. Slideroom allows applicants to create an inventory of pieces and attach the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. Applicants may upload images (jpg), video (mov, wmv, flv) or .pdf documents. For good image quality and fast upload, images should be sized no larger than 1280 x 1280 px @ 72dpi. Video files must be kept under 20MB. Our Slide Room portal offers additional instructions for submitting work online.

For applicants to multiple graduate programs, please repeat the upload process for each program.

Any difficulty viewing or using mica.slideroom.com can be reported to support@slideroom.com for technical support.
7. $60 Application Fee

Make all checks (which must be in U.S. dollars drawn from U.S. banks) and money orders payable to Maryland Institute College of Art. Application fees can be paid via credit card by calling the Office of Student Accounts at 410-225-2356. For wire transfer information, please download our Wire Transfer Instructions document.
8. Additional Requirements for International Applicants

A. Proof of English language proficiency.

If your native language is not English you must demonstrate proof of English language proficiency to gain full admission. MICA requires a score result on The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550 PBT (paper based test), or equivalent 213 CBT (computer-based test), or 80 IBT (internet based test). MICA also accepts a band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). MICA's institution code is 5399. Note: International applicants who have received a four year degree from an English-language institution are not required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. A transcript from the English-language institution will be accepted in lieu of a TOEFL or IELTS score.

B. Certified translations of all documents.

Diplomas, transcripts, financial statements, and letters of recommendation must be submitted with certified English translations.

C. VISA Requirements and Procedures.

Instructions and forms required to receive a Form I-20 AB or to transfer a VISA sponsorship to MICA, can be found at Information for International Applicants: VISA Requirements and Procedures.