Maine College of Art

Maine College of Art Academics

Maine College of Art requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Maine College of Art, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP credit. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Maine College of Art does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 26% of students who start college at Maine College of Art complete all the credits required within six years.

Maine College of Art offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Maine College of Art may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Maine College of Art?

Maine College of Art has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Maine College of Art.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Maine College of Art directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Maine College of Art

When choosing a major, Maine College of Art students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Maine College of Art.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Maine College of Art

Maine College of Art offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine College of Art

Does Maine College of Art Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Maine College of Art does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Maine College of Art Offer Online Classes?

❌ Maine College of Art does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Maine College of Art Offer AP Credit?

✅ Maine College of Art offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Maine College of Art Have An Honors Program?

❌ Maine College of Art does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Maine College of Art Require Internships?

❌ Students at Maine College of Art are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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