Memphis College of Art uses a rolling admissions system. That is, completed
applications are reviewed when they are submitted, and notification is
sent to applicants continuously from late fall until mid-summer.
After
July 1 applications will be considered only if space permits.
Students
can apply to enter for the spring (January) semester as well.
A priority deadline for MCA’s largest scholarships is March 31. Students must submit application materials by this date to be considered.
Applying:
To apply, complete the undergraduate application
form and
send it with an application fee of $25, ACT or SAT scores (freshmen applicants
only), transcripts and portfolio.
Student housing applicants should
complete and submit the housing questionnaire included in the admissions
packet.
Transfer Students:
Undergraduates transferring from another accredited institution
can transfer up to 42 liberal studies credits and 45 studio credits and
a combined total of 72 credits.
Students should submit examples of work
from transferring studio classes along with their portfolios.
International Students:
In addition to all other admissions requirements, international
students must provide the results of the TOEFL test with a minimum scored
of 500, send certified English translations of all academic records and
provide an Affidavit of Support verifying the ability to meet total expenses
for the entire year.
Readmitted Students:
Students who leave MCA in good standing and wish
to be readmitted must submit a new application and application fee.
A
new portfolio is required after three years absence from the college.
FRESHMEN
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TRANSFER STUDENTS
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GRADUATE STUDENTS
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