Policies and Procedures
Credit and Evaluation
Students earn one (1.5), or three (3) credits for satisfactory completion of the PreCollege Art and Design Residency Program. The level of performance in the classes will be indicated by letter grades ranging from A to F. A final grade of C and above are eligible for college credit at MICA.
Grading and Transcripts
Students who successfully complete the PreCollege program will earn 1.5 undergraduate level credits for the 2-week programs, or 3 undergraduate level credits for the 4-week program upon final grade review. Students must earn a passing grade of a C or better in order to receive college credit. Faculty consider participation, assignments, and attendance when grading students. Grade reports and official transcripts for the PreCollege program show the final grade only. Approximately three weeks after the final program ends you will be able to view your grades on the MICA portal by logging in with your credentials, typically in late August.
Please view this link for information on how to view/request your transcript.
MICA's Right to Reproduce Policy / Photo Release:
MICA reserves the right to reproduce without notification any artwork produced by students while attending MICA’s degree and open studies programs; this reproduction will be for non-commercial purposes only, and may include print publications, institutional websites, e-communications, multimedia presentations, and documents about the College for admission recruitment, fundraising, or institutional informational purposes. MICA reserves the right to reproduce without notification any photographs or videos of students while attending MICA’s degree and Open Studies programs; this reproduction will be for non-commercial purposes only, and may include print publications, institutional websites, e-communications, multimedia presentations, and documents about the College for admission recruitment, fundraising, or institutional informational purposes.
Statement of Equal Opportunity and Services to the Disabled
In compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, Maryland Institute College of Art does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or applicable veteran's status in the administration of its educational activities, or with respect to employment.
It is the policy of Maryland Institute College of Art to provide those auxiliary aids and services that may be necessary to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently than other individuals unless providing such auxiliary aids and services would result in an undue burden. Present or prospective students desiring further information should contact MICA Open Studies.
Program Policy
The PreCollege Program is an intensive college-level experience designed to help participants make the leap from thinking like a high school art and design student to thinking like an artist—making work that reflects a new level of skill and personal vision, learning new perspectives through daily critiques and building a strong portfolio of new work. All classes are college level, asking students to dedicate maximum time and effort to their coursework both in and out of class. Students and parents should be aware that some PreCollege classes use nude models. Study of the nude explores issues of form, structure, volume, movement, and composition. Additionally, some topics and art shown or discussed in PreCollege classes contain academically relevant adult themes.
The College fully supports students’ right to artistic expression, however, students must comply with MICA policies in order to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone. The MICA PreCollege program participants are minors and therefore the PreCollege program prohibits students creating works of art that include depictions of sexual conduct or nudity involving minors. The program also prohibits works of art that include depictions of violence, harm to self or others, or content that depicts discriminatory or biased behaviors or messages that lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
Refund and Withdrawal Policy
If a student drops before the start of the program, the program cost (not including the $250 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, PreCollege program and any details pertaining to your drop from the program that can be reviewed for refund consideration.
Subject to Change
Maryland Institute College of Art reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curricula, or to cancel or reschedule any class or to change instructors. It also reserves the right to deny any student permission to enter or continue a class or program.