International Student Services (ISS)

International Student Services (ISS)

Newly Admitted International Students

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Welcome to MICA! We are excited to help you start your journey as an international student.

Current and Returning International Students

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As you transition to life in the United States and at MICA, the Office of International Education is excited to help you find strategies for cultural, academic and personal adjustment. We are also eager to keep students informed about U.S. Government's rules and regulations for F-1 visa holders. Take a moment to review the F-1 laws and practical information found here via the navigation links.

Exchange Students

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Welcome prospective exchange students! We are pleased that you are interested in the Maryland Institute College of Art. Please take some time to explore the various webpages, starting with the MICA homepage, to learn more about what makes our institution a wonderful place to live and study.
From Argentina to Vietnam, international students from over 30 countries have enrolled at MICA, accounting for nearly 19% of our overall student population.

The Office of International Education advises on issues ranging from immigration regulations to resources available for accomplishing academic and personal goals. We offer workshops throughout the year to educate and remind international students on their immigration responsibilities and also to provide opportunities to enhance their academic experience at MICA and beyond.

New Federal CPT Guidance

Dear F-1 student community,

Effective immediately, CPT is only allowable and approvable for F-1 students in academic programs where an internship is an "integral" and "required" component in order to complete the degree plan and graduate. This means, if a student's degree plan (program or major) does not currently include a required internship, F-1 students cannot participate in an internship because CPT cannot be granted by our office.

It’s important to connect with your Academic Advisor to confirm whether or not your degree program has a required internship as an essential requirement to degree completion.

The Global Education Office is here to support all international students, and we are working with other offices including the Academic Advising, Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship, and the Center for Career Development to ensure everyone is aware of this change and able to discuss this change with you in more detail in individual and group sessions.

In-Person
Date: Wednesday, Sept 16th
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: 81 Mosher 2nd Floor

Meet your Designated School Official and Responsible Officer

Your PDSO and RO

Designated School Officials (DSOs) and Responsible Officers (ROs) support international students and exchange visitors throughout their academic journey. They provide guidance on immigration requirements, maintaining student status, required documentation, and other important regulations. They also serve as a key resource for questions or concerns related to studying in the United States.

Have A Question?

Email us at GlobalEducation@mica.edu, or visit our office in Bunting Building, Suite 200.  

Walk-in Hours: 
Wednesday 11 AM to 1 PM
Thursday 11 AM to 1 PM

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