Office of Graduate Studies 
for the Graduate Community

END GAME 2019

Almost everything you need to know in your last semester at MICA!

Requirements for Graduation


  • Thesis Documentation: All students are required to submit a single pdf/A version of their final thesis work to the Decker Library.  These files will be uploaded electronically. An email with submission form and upload instructions will be sent to your MICA email.  Thesis submission is required to receive your diploma and complete your degree. Due May 10th, 2019

Accommodations at Graduate Commencement

Please contact the Office of Events to request accommodations at Commencement. Accommodations may include: sign language interpreters, assistance with a wheelchair, and accessible seating for those with mobility needs.
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​Contact: Office of Events
events@mica.edu
410-225-2516

For more Commencement details click on the links below:
​Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony

Graduate Student Commencement Speaker Application

The Office of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the call for the 2019 Graduate Student Commencement Speaker. The Graduate Student Commencement Speaker is a unique opportunity to represent the graduating class to the larger community of faculty, staff, families and friends. It is an opportunity to reflect upon and share your experiences while at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

HOW DO I APPLY TO BE STUDENT SPEAKER?
Please fill out the Graduate Student Commencement Speaker Application! The Students who are interested in applying must submit a 200 to 300-word essay briefly describing their intended remarks. Applications are due Monday, April 1st, 2019.

Studio Move-Out

All graduating full-time academic year MFA, MA, and Post-Baccalaureate students must vacate their studio or workspace no later than May 24, 2019 at 5pm. Items may NOT be left in storage rooms, seminar rooms, or elsewhere in campus buildings. There will be no extensions. May 24, 2019 is the final move out date. Please plan accordingly.

Failure to clean and remove items from your studio or workspace could result in one or all of the following: withholding of transcripts, diplomas and or a charge of $300 to your student account. Any and all items left behind in a studio after the published move-out deadline will be disposed of as MICA determines appropriate.

Post-Baccalaureate students who enroll in a MICA MFA program are not eligible for summer studio or access until their program formally begins.

Important Dates
May 5 - 10 - Clean-Up Week - all shared spaces and hallways must be cleared of personal belongings, artwork, materials (place your things inside your studio or workspace)
May 24 - Move-Out Deadline for all students graduating Spring 2019.

There will be no extensions to the move-out deadline.

Student Obligations
From the Graduate Facilities Contract:

“Studio/Workspace Condition Expectations
Upon move-out, all floors should be scraped of debris and swept clean. Remove all nails, screws, and tacks from studio walls. All studio walls must be repainted with the paint provided by Facilities Management. Do not paint unpainted items such electrical outlets, switches, door hinges, etc. Any furnishings provided by MICA must remain in the studio, including retractable extension cords. If not - students will be charged for replacement.

​Items Left Behind
MICA will provide open top roll off containers and trash cans to facilitate cleaning and removal of trash and any unwanted items. All trash must be removed, including building materials, personal items, furniture, artwork, art supplies, etc. from walls, floors, windows, and ceiling. Failure to clean and remove items from your studio or workspace could result in one or all of the following: withholding of transcripts, diplomas and/or a charge of $300 to your student account. Excessive damages, above and beyond normal wear and tear, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and further charges may apply. Any and all items left behind in a studio after the published move-out deadline will be disposed of as MICA determines appropriate.”
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