MCAD is highly selective in admitting graduate students. Applying early enhances your chances of being admitted. Students must have an undergraduate degree before enrolling. Summer Admission (Spring and Fall Admission Not Offered)Early Action DecisionDecember 1Priority DecisionFebruary 1Regular DecisionMarch 1**Applications received after the Regular Decision deadline will be accepted on a space-available basis. Application Form To begin the application process, first complete the online application form. The application is easy to fill out, plus you can save it as you go so it doesn’t have to be completed in one sitting. The form requires a credit card number for the application fee of $50. Official College Transcripts Send via secure document transfer, email, or mail and Slideroom. Submit official transcripts from any colleges or universities that you have attended. Official transcripts must be sent via mail or email directly from the issuing institution, as well as uploaded by you to Slideroom. Transcripts marked "Issued to Student" are not considered official transcripts. MCAD will accept unofficial copies for review in the application process, with official copies due prior to enrollment. Valid Government-Issued IDSubmit via Slideroom.Upload a clear, legible copy of a valid (unexpired) government-issued photo ID to your Slideroom application. A driver's license, state ID, or passport are all acceptable. This is a standard verification step to ensure academic integrity, and your document will be kept confidential. International applicants must submit their passport. Letters of Recommendation (Optional) Send via email, mail, or Slideroom. Students are invited to upload up to two optional letters of recommendation (PDFs) that attest to your leadership experience, self-discipline, academic record, and commitment to your field. Letters may be from academic mentors, instructors, advisors, or from professional supervisors, clients, collaborators, or employers. Your chance of admission will not be negatively impacted if you do not submit letters of recommendation. Personal StatementRespond to the following prompts with individual statements. Submit your responses to each prompt via Slideroom. AI Policy: At MCAD, the use of AI for content generation in the Personal Statement admissions requirement is not allowed. We value the importance of authenticity and genuine expression in showcasing applicants' individual voices and artistic perspectives. However, we recommend utilizing word editing programs for grammar, punctuation, and spell checking before submission, ensuring clarity and coherence in your writing.What does creative leadership mean to you? (300-word limit)Why is now the right time to study creative leadership? (300-word limit)How might this program benefit you personally and professionally? (400-word limit) Résumé Send via Slideroom Submit a current PDF copy of your résumé that highlights your past and present professional and volunteer work experience, appointments, awards, grants, scholarships, accolades, etc., as relevant, in four pages or less. Introductory VideoShare URL via SlideroomStudents are invited to submit a short, self-made video no more than three minutes in duration. Please speak to the following:What do you love to do?What do you get paid to do?What transformative change do you want to see or co-create in this world?Use whatever tools available to you (e.g. phone, laptop—high production value is not expected) to create a video no more than three minutes in duration. If you have questions about the requirement or have a barrier to producing the video (internet connection, equipment, etc.), please reach out to admissions@mcad.edu. Think of this video as the beginning of a conversation that will continue if you enter a graduate program. InterviewAs a final step in the application process, a candidate may be invited to interview with the program director. If invited, be prepared to discuss your career goals, your interest in the program, and the potential fit between your objectives and the program's offerings. Not all applicants will be invited to interview; invitations are extended at the discretion of the admissions committee following a review of all submitted materials. There are additional requirements for International Students, including: Official english translations of all transcripts Proof of citizenship (a PDF photocopy of your passport is suitable) Interview Mailing Address MCAD Admissions Office 2501 Stevens Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404