Non-matriculated student status at MECA&D is intended to serve students who are not seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree but want to start or further their education in the arts, liberal arts, or art history. High school teachers, students, and qualified community members wishing to take BFA courses for their own enrichment may be considered for acceptance as a non-matriculated student.
Registration Process for Non-Matriculated Enrollment
- Students apply for non-matriculated enrollment through the Office of Registration & Academic Advising. A non-matriculated student application must be completed and submitted to registrar@meca.edu. The application addresses experience, level of expertise, and course interests. (See Course Search for current course offerings)
- Once registration has been confirmed, the student will be charged the tuition fee ($1,800 - AY 24–25) and any associated lab fees.
- The Registration & Academic Advising Office will provide the student with a MECA&D email, student portal access, and any additional facilities access details.
- The student is subject to the published refund rates and follows the academic calendar.
Non-Matriculated Student Policies:
- Students may take no more than 6 credits a semester (2 classes).
- Students are limited to 15 credits as non-matriculated-seeking students over the course of their lifetime.
- Students are typically able to enroll in 100-200-level classes only. Enrollment in 300-400-level courses is on a case-by-case basis and requires permission from the instructor. Submission of additional application materials may be necessary.
- Students must prove that prerequisites for the desired class have been met (through previous courses or experience level).
- Students must abide by all student policies and procedures.
- The course rate for a 3-credit class is $1,800 (AY 2024-25) for all non-matriculated students, plus any studio fees. There are no other fees for non-matriculated students. Contact billing@meca.edu for more information.
- Non-matriculated students follow the BFA academic and refund calendar.
- Non-matriculated students are not eligible to take classes through GPACU (Greater Portland Alliance of Colleges and Universities), use the AICAD mobility program, utilize tutorial services, or use counseling services. They are not eligible for a discount in Continuing Studies classes.
- Acceptance as a non-matriculated student does not guarantee admission into MECA&D's degree programs.
- Students who have been denied acceptance into the degree program or dismissed from the degree program for any reason are not eligible for non-matriculated status.
- Former MECA&D degree-seeking students may only enroll as non-matriculated students if they have graduated or have earned an equivalent degree at another institution. Any former MECA&D student may require an official transcript to prove degree completion before being accepted as a non-matriculated student.
- Students only have access to the studios that their coursework necessitates, and use of MECA&D's studios must be commensurate with and not exceed the demands of the course. Studios may not be used for work that does not directly apply to the course. Abuse or inappropriate use of MECA&D's facilities will result in immediate dismissal from the college without a refund. Finally, student services are not available to non-matriculated students.
- Exceptions to this policy can only be made by submitting a written appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of the College.
- MECA&D reserves the right to change the non-matriculated student policy at any time.
* policy updated 8/1/2024