Master of Arts Admissions | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Master of Arts Admissions

MCAD campus in the Spring

If you are interested in joining the MCAD’s Master of Arts community, you can explore the following resources and take the next step to apply for admission.

Creative Leadership

Application Checklist

Get a detailed list of the materials you need to include in your application to MCAD.

Dates and Deadlines

Stay on track by submitting your application, additional materials, and payments by the posted deadlines.

Apply for Admission

The online application is easy to fill out. You can save it as you go, so it doesn’t have to be completed in one sitting. After submitting your online application, the application portal will allow you to track what has been received from your additional materials (transcripts, portfolio, and letters of recommendation). 

Cost

Explore the full cost of an MCAD education and financial aid options.

Graphic and Web Design

Application Checklist

Get a detailed list of the materials you need to include in your application to MCAD.

Dates and Deadlines

Stay on track by submitting your application, additional materials, and payments by the posted deadlines.

Apply for Admission

The online application is easy to fill out. You can save it as you go, so it doesn’t have to be completed in one sitting. After submitting your online application, the application portal will allow you to track what has been received from your additional materials (transcripts, portfolio, and letters of recommendation). 

Cost

Explore the full cost of an MCAD education and financial aid options.

Sustainable Design

Application Checklist

Get a detailed list of the materials you need to include in your application to MCAD.

Dates and Deadlines

Stay on track by submitting your application, additional materials, and payments by the posted deadlines.

Apply for Admission

The online application is easy to fill out. You can save it as you go, so it doesn’t have to be completed in one sitting. After submitting your online application, the application portal will allow you to track what has been received from your additional materials (transcripts, portfolio, and letters of recommendation). 

Cost

Explore the full cost of an MCAD education and financial aid options.

Do you plan to work while earning your master’s degree? MCAD can assist you with an employer tuition reimbursement program.


Ask your employer if tuition reimbursement is available to you.

Policies vary greatly based on your place of employment.

Please contact your place of employment's Human Resource Department for more information. MCAD is happy to provide your employer with more information on the MA, including course descriptions and skills learned.

Reach out to admissions@mcad.edu for more information.