Maine College of Art & Design offers a small, tight-knit and inclusive community with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, state-of-the-art facilities, 24-hour studio access, and a central location in Portland's creative community. We’d love to help you find your home here.
Exclusive Transfer Process for UArts
- Guaranteed admission if in good academic standing at UArts
- All eligible credits earned at UArts will be accepted at Maine College of Art & Design
- Expedited and Free Transfer Application
- Dedicated transfer counselors for UArts students
- Letter of recommendation and essay optional for scholarship consideration
- Scholarships ranging from $12,000–$22,000 per year
- On-campus housing is available
Next Steps
- Schedule a call with dedicated admissions counselor, Emily Brighi at ebrighi@meca.edu or 207-699-5028
- Book a Campus Tour
- Register for our Open House on June 22
- Send your unofficial transcript to ebrighi@meca.edu to receive a transfer evaluation for degree completion
- Apply to Transfer
Educational Pathways for UArts Students
- Animation & Game Art, BFA
- Graphic Design, BFA
- Illustration, BFA
- Painting, BFA
- Photography, BFA
- Sculpture, BFA
- Master of Arts in Teaching
We also offer seven minors to personalize your educational journey, including Art & Entrepreneurship, Drawing, Music, and Writing.
About Portland
Learn from world-class practitioners while living in Portland, Maine with access to culture, community, outdoor recreation, and great food at your fingertips. Beaches, lakes, and forests are just minutes away, and major cities like Boston and New York City are just a short trip. Portland is also an art town packed with galleries and studios open for Art Walk on the first Friday of every month.