Welcome to
MICA Open Studies!
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Welcome to the MICA Community!

Discover the exciting opportunities awaiting you at MICA! Download the welcome message from Barry Pearson, Interim Vice-Provost for Open Studies, and learn how our innovative programs and supportive community will fuel your creativity and accelerate your career. 

“What I am learning this weekend (at the Residency) is that MICA, in general, has a really strong alumni population who is very willing to help fellow MICA graduates in any way that they can. We are meeting with them for portfolio reviews, they’ve been handing out their email left and right telling us that we can reach out about questions about their career, about our own career, and about finding resources.”
- Alexe T., M.P.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization
“Even though our program was entirely online, I've built some strong friendships out of my cohort in the program here at MICA. Outside of class, I've connected with them for not only feedback and advice on projects, but we've become close friends as well and have stayed connected through graduation. It's great that from the beginning people were eager to get to know each other and build relationships, and that was a highlight of the program for me.” - Megan D., M.P.S. in UX Design
"The MBAD program has helped grow my confidence that, while Joyful Clay is my heart and soul, I must have a business-minded approach to running it if I want it to be as successful as I envision it to be. I have used this mindset to analyze my products, focusing on what sells and stopping production on what doesn't. Because of this, in 2021 I saw my most profitable year to date." - Sarah T., M.P.S. in the Business of Art & Design

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9 Tips for Starting Grad School at MICA

We’re so excited for you and your grad school journey at MICA! We understand those feelings of being excited and nervous before you start your program. Here are nine tips to help you be even more successful in your MPS program.

Write Down Your Goals

You’ve accomplished something incredible to be proud of by being accepted into your graduate program. There is no better way to ensure you continue to have success than by writing your goals down. It may sound cliché, but goal setting is a habit that will not only serve you well in your studies, but in all of your future pursuits.
  • Set both long and short-term goals
  • Goals should be measurable
  • Share your goals with others
Get more useful tips here

Next Steps

You’re ready to get started with your M.P.S.! If you haven’t already done so, submit your non-refundable deposit and get ready to accelerate your career!*

*Your student ID can be found in the Congratulations from MICA email that you recently received.