Attention December ‘25, May and August ‘26 Graduates:
Announcing the 2026 Van Derlip Awards
In 1923, with income from an endowment fund established by Ethel Morrison Van Derlip, MCAD established the Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Traveling Scholarship.
Dear MCAD Students,
This is a reminder that MCAD will experience a planned Data Center electrical outage on Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21. During this time, most campus technology services (including internet, wireless access, printing, and several institutional systems) will be unavailable.
Good afternoon!
With today being the last day of classes, we wanted to share some updates with the community regarding the Canvas data breach, and to provide suggestions and guidance you can take going forward.
Hello Everybody!
This message is for anyone with a locker key!
Please return ALL LOCKER & Studio Keys to the ESS office no later than May 24! Just come by during our open hours and leave the key on the desk and if we are not there, please include a note with your name and lock/studio number.
A reminder that the last day of MOVE OUT NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, MAY 24.
All the best,
-ESS
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.
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.
