Monday - Friday, all students attend their studio course throughout the morning and early afternoon.

Commuter Students: After classes, commuter student return home to complete homework and prepare for the following day.

Residential Students: After classes, our vibrant community of undergraduate student staff takes the reins and hosts a variety of programming activities and workshops, all designed to ignite students' creativity and passion.

All students will have the option to experience a Saturday field trip during each session, experiencing visits to local museums and events, tailored to their interests and structured to uncover artistic inspiration that goes beyond the studio.

Sunday afternoons also serve as dedicated Studio time in classrooms for homework and class-related projects.

Yes. Students who earn a C or higher in their Pre-College course will receive college credits. MICA accepts these credits should the student attend Undergraduate Studies at MICA. All other institutions are subject to their individual approval process.

Applications open November 15, 2026!

In general, proof of vaccinations or appropriate waivers may be requested by MICA's Health Center. 

While highly encouraged, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required to attend the program.

Any student interested in being considered for need based financial assistance, or merit scholarship can select this option as part of the general application. Please note, anyone requesting need-based financial assistance will need to include additional documentation. 

Residential students will have a current MICA student staff member called a Community Assistant to show you around MICA campus and host programs and events that immerse you into the MICA community and give you a creative lens of the city outside of your academics.

Yes. Students in the Pre-College program receive a one-on-one portfolio review with an admissions counselor to receive feedback on how to strengthen their portfolio in preparation for their MICA college application.

If a student drops before the start of the program, the program cost (not including the non-refundable deposit) will be refunded. After the start of the program, please submit a written request to precollege@mica.edu including your full name, Pre-College session, and any details pertaining to your drop from the program that can be reviewed for refund consideration.

Yes. There is an on-campus laundry room within feet of the residence hall. Only quarters are accepted for washer and dryer machines ($1.50 for each load) and students are expected to bring quarters if utilizing laundry machines.

We recommend bringing $10 in quarters.

In the event that the MICA campus is closed due to inclement weather, please note refunds will not be issued for any weather related closures, including but not limited to snow, storms, and power outages.

On the last class day of each session, there will be a final exhibition from 4-6pm to celebrate each student’s accomplishments. Each student will display their created work in the exhibition and have the chance to venture to other locations to view the work of their peers. The exhibition is in-person on MICA campus and open to family, friends, and guardians. 

If you are a former Pre-College student and need to request a transcript, please visit this page and follow the instructions under the section Without a MyMICA Account. 

Your MICard, your MICA photo ID, is necessary for accessing campus.  Attending students must complete the Google Form to ensure their ID is ready on Move-in day. MICards grant access to campus facilities, meal plans, campus shopping, vending machines, and print services.

Campus Safety officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In addition, an off-duty Baltimore City Police officer patrols the campus during the evening hours.

Security guards and student monitors at Campus Safety desks near the entrances of most academic buildings are the eyes and ears of MICA.

We welcome international students to the Pre-College program! There are 3 important criteria that must be considered: 

• International students will need to submit proof of English Language Proficiency.

• International students will need to provide a copy of their valid passport as part of the application and will be required to obtain an F-1 visa (if appropriate) in order to attend. 

• International students will be required to purchase a short term health insurance plan (SHIP) from MICA.