Incoming Graduate Student Guide

Fall 2022 Graduate New Student Resources

Orientation Resources for MFA / MA Students

Greetings from MICA! We eagerly anticipate coming together this Fall and look forward to supporting your graduate experience. You are contributing to a learning environment bringing art, design, education, research and scholarship together with access to resources and skill sharing to advance your practice.

Check your mica mail for (6) Orientation Newsletters with timely resource information and updates from the Office of Graduate Studies and view past newsletter issues below.

If you need assistance along the way, please contact our Campus Staff / Departments or reach out to the Office of Graduate Studies, graduatestudies@mica.edu.

MFA/MA Graduate Student Fall 2022 Orientation

PREVIEW the Fall 2022 Graduate Orientation Schedule HERE

Tuesday, August 23 - Sunday, Aug 28th

We cannot wait to welcome you to campus. Your Orientation experience will focus on making connections with incoming and current MICA students, and getting you familiar with campus life. Updates to the General Fall Schedule for all MFA and MA students will be posted in our weekly newsletter.

Engage with MICA through Online Orientation on Canvas

We’ve designed a robust virtual experience that will introduce you to MICA’s community, values, and resources through a set of online modules - before you arrive on campus. Engage with MICA through the Graduate Student Orientation Course on Canvas, MICA's digital learning platform. Log in using your MICA credentials.

Begin at your convenience and go at your own pace - you can start and stop modules at any time. Incoming international graduate students will also be enrolled in a second course Resources for International Students, which is required.

Important Dates

July 1: Vaccination Exemption Request forms due
July 5–6: MFA/MA New Student Course Registration begins
July 5: Online Orientation Course (Canvas) launches
July 15: Vaccination and Health History form due
August 1: Tuition Payment Due
August 2: Academic or housing accommodations requests due
August 12: Due Date to submit your photo for MICA ID
August 20: Graduate Student Housing Move-In
August 22 - 28: Graduate Student On-Campus Orientation (Required / Optional Activities)
August 29: First Day of Classes
September 2: Last day to lower or cancel your meal plan
September 6: Last Day to ADD a Class
September 12: Last day to waive participation in MICA-sponsored health insurance

View the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar

Activate Your micamail (MICA Email) Address

Your MICA email is active! Log in at mail.google.com with your username as follow @mica.edu. Information about how to activate your account was sent to new students' personal email accounts from 'help@mica.edu' with the subject line 'Welcome to MICA!'

Student Health Information is Due

Students are required to submit a Health History form and written documentation attesting to their proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster as well as other required vaccines to MICA’s Student Health Center by July 15. Students requesting an exemption to the COVID-19 Vaccine/Booster requirement should upload relevant forms by July 1. Download forms here, then upload forms on the secure Medicat Student Health portal.

Submit Your Photo for your MICA ID

Time to make it official! Submit your ID photo by August 12 to ensure your MICA ID is ready upon your arrival to campus.

Upload Your Photo Here

Accept Your Scholarship & Aid Offer

Review and confirm scholarship and financial aid offer on the Student Service Center once your micamail & password are active.

On-Campus and Off-Campus Housing

MICA has limited on campus housing for grad students in the Mount Royal Apartments and the Gateway Residence. To request housing, students must make a housing deposit and submit an application. More information can be found here or contact Residence Life.

For off-campus housing opportunities, join the MICA Graduate Students Seeking Housing Facebook Group to connect with potential roommates and find an apartment in Baltimore.

Learn More and Sign Up For Housing

Enrollment and Advising Support

Ken Dippong, Director of Academic Advising, supports MFA/MA advising and registration. Make an appointment with Ken here.

Graduate MFA/MA registration begins July 5th and 6th and continues throughout the Summer.

The Graduate Elective Guide is a tool to help you find courses that connect with and support your field of graduate study. Consider investing in a Graduate Emphasis.

Visit the Graduate Enrollment and Registration page

Support Resources for New Students

Accessibility & Disability Services (ADS) supports students seeking accommodations or academic support. Request are due August 2nd to ensure implementation by the start of classes.
The Writing Studio offers one-on-one tutoring sessions and instructional resources designed to bolster the written and verbal communication skills of students.
Check out the latest MICA Swag at the MICA Store.
The Health and Wellness Center is home to the Fitness Center, Student Health Services and Counseling Center.

Must Have MICA/Apps + Social Media

MICA/App
Student Engagement and Campus resources (iOS/Google Play)

GET Mobile
Cafe Doris Mobile Ordering (iOS/Google Play)

Tapride
Campus Shuttle (iOS/Google Play)

Rave Guardian
Campus Safety (iOS/Google Play)

Follow the Office of Graduate Studies and Graduate Admission on Instagram at @MICAGrad

Meal Plan Information

Regardless if you stay in a MICA dorm or an off campus apartment, all students are welcome to purchase meals from the Meyerhoff Dining Hall. Meal Plans are available for purchase from Student Accounts, studentaccounts@mica.edu, or individually at the door. Meal plans can be purchased at any time with some cancellation restrictions and deadlines.

Learn More About Meal Plans and Dining Dollars

Billing Information

On or about July 1, MICA will email students with Fall Semester costs including fees, deposits, payments and earned scholarships. Coordinated Financial Aid loan package information will be listed on the invoice as pending aid and disbursed to your account within 10 days prior to the start of the term. MICA offers Five-Payments-per-Semester plans and partners with Nelnet for payment plans and one-time payments.

Make a Payment

Health Insurance Information

All full time students must carry a Health Insurance Policy. If you have comparable insurance converge, you may waive the MICA sponsored insurance at 100% before September 30. International Students are required to carry the College insurance plan and do not have the option of waiving the cost. Information regarding the policy will be sent to students directly in their MICA email from the Insurance Administrator. Contact studentaffairs@mica.edu with any questions.

International Student Support & Resources

The Office of International Education is committed to supporting the needs of MICA's newly admitted international students. Learn about the process of applying for your F-1 visa and what documents you'll need to submit for your I-20 form. Contact internationaledication@mica.edu with any questions.

Graduate Teaching Internship Information

MICA's Graduate Internship Program provides opportunities for MFA/MA students to take on technical and pedagogical roles at MICA. These funded internships enrich the graduate school experience and better prepare students for post-graduate professional life. Contact Carolyn Case, Graduate Internship Coordinator, at gradintern@mica.edu with any questions.

MICA Parking Permit

Parking in the College lots requires a parking permit from Campus Safety. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about parking and policies visit here or contact Campus Safety at 410-225-2355.

Obtain or Renew a Parking Permit from Campus Safety

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As a MICA student, you have access to Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and more!

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