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Any questions regarding these forms should be directed to the Office of Enrollment Services or Academic Advising.
Enrollment Forms for Degree Granting Programs
Application for Readmittance
All students who took leaves of absence, withdrew, or were dismissed from MICA must file for readmittance in order to return. Recommended application deadlines are December 1st for return in a spring semester, and July 15th for return in a fall semester, and April 15th for return in a summer semester. Completed forms should be: 1) faxed to 410-225-2548; or 2) mailed to Office of Enrollment Services, Maryland Institute College of Art, 1300 Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217.
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Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP)
Students wanting to take an elective course at one of the participating institutions must complete the BESP agreement form and return it to the Associate Registrar in the Office of Enrollment Services, 2nd floor Bunting Center. This form is for MICA students only; visiting students should see their home school's BSEP Coordinator for the appropriate paperwork/forms. Please Note: Students taking a course which will be a substitute for one of his/her required MICA courses must also complete and return a Course Substitution form to his/her advisor.
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Change of Address or Name
Alumni or students on leave of absence who may not have access to the student service center can update their permanent address by completing the Change of Address/Name form and submitting it to the Office of Enrollment Services. All active students should use the student service center. Changes to a student's or alumni's Permanent (Legal) name should be made with a completed Change of Address/Name form and the appropriate legal documentation such as a court order, marriage certificate, or other court/government document. Completed forms should be: 1) brought in person to the Office of Enrollment Services, 2nd Floor Bunting Center; or 2) faxed to 410-225-2548; or 3) mailed to Office of Enrollment Services, Maryland Institute College of Art, 1300 Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217.
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Change of Major Form
A student who wants to change majors, needs to complete a Change of Major form and should speak with his/her Academic Advisor. Completed forms should be returned to the student's assigned Academic Advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at least 2 weeks prior to the registration period. Forms not received by that time may not be processed in-time for registration and may affect a student's ability to register for specific courses.
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Course Audit
Students wanting to take a course for "audit" credit (enrollment without receiving a grade) need to complete the Course Audit form and submit it to the Office of Enrollment Services. Credits from the course being audited will count towards total billing credits; however, credits will not count towards the satisfaction of degree requirements.
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Course Substitution Form
Certain courses are required by a department for completion of a degree program. Students wanting to take another course instead of the required course may do so in appropriate circumstances with prior approval from the Department Chair of the specific program's required course. For example, a student wanting to substitute a film course for a required graphic design course should contact the Department Chair of Graphic Design for approval and complete the Course Substitution Form prior to taking the film course. Completed forms can be submitted to the student's assigned Academic Advisor or the Office of Enrollment services.
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Declaration of Minor Concentration
A student who wants to add a concentration and/or minor to his/her degree program, needs to complete a Declaration of a Minor or Concentration form and should speak with his/her Academic Advisor. Completed forms should be returned to the student's assigned Academic Advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at least 2 weeks prior to the registration period. Forms not received by that time may not be processed in-time for registration and may affect a student's ability to register for specific courses.
Download Declaration of Minor Concentration Form
Enrollment/Registration Permission Form
Students wanting to register for a course which is closed, may have prerequisites or major/concentrator restrictions which he/she does not meet, or requires the consent of the instructor/Department Chair/Program Director, need to complete an Enrollment Permission form. Faculty members or Department Chairs/Program Directors will indicate the desired restrictions they approve to be waived by initialing and signing the form. Our office will only override those restrictions initialed by the instructor/Department Chair/Program Director, and forms are processed in the order which they are received. Completed forms should be submitted to the Office of Enrollment Services.
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Incomplete Contract
Students in extenuating circumstances requiring additional time beyond the 15 weeks of the semester to complete the requirements for a course should work in conjunction with the instructor to complete the Incomplete Contract and submit the form to the Office of Enrollment Services before or during the grading period. Faculty, please note: All grades of "I" require the submission of an Incomplete Contract to the Office of Enrollment Services.
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Independent Study Contract
The purpose of independent study is to provide for intensive study in an area of special interest with appropriate faculty. An Independent Study should not be used to replace a regularly scheduled class or to give credit to an undergraduate teaching assistant, unless approved by the Divisional Associate Dean. Normally, Independent Studies should only be used when no equivalent course exists at MICA. Students who want to engage in independent study of a special topic should find/contact a supervising faculty, complete the Independent Study Contract, and submit the contract and any other supporting documents to the Office of Enrollment Services prior to the Add Deadline.
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Prior Approval for Transfer Credit
Students may complete some requirements or electives at institutions other than MICA; however, approval to transfer credits back to MICA to satisfy degree requirements must be obtained prior to the student attempting enrollment at another institution. For example, a student may want to take a biology course at an institution in their home-town while on summer break to satisfy MICA's science requirement. Without completing the Prior Approval for Transfer Credit, the course may not be allowed to transfer; thus, causing the student to repeat efforts. Completed forms should be submitted to the student's assigned Academic Advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services.
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Contract
The purpose of an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant opportunity is to provide faculty with supplemental instructional support and allow students to gain introductory insight into and experience with preparing class content for a college level course. Undergraduate students who want to be a teaching assistant should find/contact a supervising faculty, complete the Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Contract, and submit the contract with any other supporting documents to the Office of Enrollment Services prior to the Add Deadline.