Thank you and Town Hall Recap
Dear Students,
Time is flying as we near the end of spring semester. I want to take this opportunity to do two things.
Posted:
Monday, April 20
MCAD's policy regarding immigration inquiries and enforcement on campus
Official Announcement
Upcoming MFA Program Relocation & Studio Updates
Dear MCAD Students,
I’m writing to share an important update about the relocation of our Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program from a rented building to main campus, along with some initial details about how this transition allows us to rethink and update studio spaces, facilities, and planning for the coming year.
Posted:
Friday, April 17
Welcome Jim Howley as Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dear MCAD community,
After a national search, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Jim Howley will become Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs on June 1, 2026.
Posted:
Friday, April 3
Animation Lab Fee
MCAD will implement a $50 lab fee for any course in the listed core Animation major or minor requirements, effective in the 2026-27 academic year. This fee helps offset the costs of hardware, software, services, and support dedicated to these courses.
Courses subject to the fee:
Posted:
Friday, April 3
SUMMER Studio Applications!
Due May 1
HELLO!
As of April 1st, Summer Studio Applications are now open for studio spaces for Summer 2026.
You will be contacted by May 8th if you are approved for a summer studio!
To be eligible for a Summer Studio you MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:
Posted:
Thursday, April 2
Intent to Graduate Forms for August and December 2026 Available Now!
This message is for all students who plan to complete their degrees in December 2026 (all programs), Master of Arts students who are planning to complete their degrees in August 2026, and staff and faculty who are assisting them with planning as they finish their programs.
Intent to Graduate Forms are available to be submitted now! Students can find the form on myMCAD on the Records Office tab under Online Forms.
Posted:
Thursday, April 2
Reminder: Deadline To Withdraw From Spring 2026 Courses Is Friday, April 17
Hello everyone,
This is a reminder that the deadline to withdraw from a Spring Semester 2026 course and receive a notation of W is Friday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m.
If you plan to withdraw from a Spring 2026 course and have not already done so, be sure to submit a Course Withdrawal form immediately. Forms are available on myMCAD. Students can locate them on the Registration tab.
Posted:
Thursday, April 2
FA2026 Studio Application - Due May 13
Howdy!
As of April 1st, Studio Applications are now open for studio spaces for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 semester. This application is for the 2026-2027 school year.
THIS IS NOT THE SUMMER STUDIO!
To be eligible for a studio for Academic Year 2026-2027 you MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:
Posted:
Thursday, April 2
Announcing the 2026 Van Derlip Awards
Attention Dec '25 and May '26 Grads
In 1923, with income from an endowment fund established by Ethel Morrison Van Derlip, MCAD established the Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Traveling Scholarship.
This year Van Derlip Awards in the amount of $2,500 each will be awarded in the following departments;
Posted:
Wednesday, April 1
Announcing the 2026-27 Annual MCAD Merit Scholarship Awards
It’s the 2026-2027 Annual MCAD Merit Competition!
This scholarship competition is designed for students who are currently enrolled full-time in an MCAD degree-seeking program. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better is required to enter. *Students receiving VA Yellow Ribbon or the Tuition Exchange/Waiver award are not eligible to compete in merit scholarship competitions.
Merit Scholarship Awards will be added to existing financial aid.
Click on the links below for a list of awards, guidelines, and important dates.
Posted:
Wednesday, February 5
