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Maine College of Art & Design

Maine College of Art & Design
522 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101

Official telephone: (207) 775-3052
Toll-free telephone: (800) 639-4808
Fax number: (207) 772-5069
Website: www.meca.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in early September.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August and January.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: graphic design, ceramics, painting
Average freshman GPA: 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in art history, drawing, and illustration.
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Cooperative education programs:
art, education
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Ceramics
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Metalsmithing/Jewelry
  • New Media
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Self-Designed Major
  • Woodworking/Furniture Design
Master's Degrees

  • Studio Art

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
    (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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