continuing studies & pre-college : registration

Adults 18 or older may register for Continuing Studies adult courses. Full payment must accompany your registration. We accept checks or money orders, cash, and VISA or Mastercard. A $30.00 fee will be charged for checks returned for insufficient funds. You will be emailed a confirmation of your registration that includes your student ID.

How to register

Online

To register online for Continuing Studies courses, simply click "add to selected classes" when browsing the class descriptions under Course List. You can then proceed to our secure checkout.

Phone

207.699.5061 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to pay with a credit card

Fax

Download the registration form and fax to 207.879.5748

In person

The Continuing Studies Office at 522 Congress St. in the Porteous Building is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays.

Mail

Download the registration form and mail with your payment to:

MECA

Continuing Studies Registration

522 Congress Street

Portland, ME 04101

Registration Deadlines
Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements will be cancelled, usually one week before the class begins, so please register promptly.

Third Party Payments
If an agency, company, or school is paying for your course, an official purchase order or authorization or full payment must accompany your registration.

Selecting a Course
If you have any questions about which course or level of study is appropriate for you, please call the Continuing Studies Office at 207.699.5061. We will be happy to discuss the courses with you. Beginning classes are designated as 100 level courses and are recognizable through the course title. Intermediate and advanced courses are designated by 200 course numbers and require previous experience. Specific requirements can be found in the course description.

Access to Studio Buildings/I.D. Cards
The Maine College of Art studios and classrooms are available to you during your scheduled class or lab times only. Please present your student ID to security personnel when requested. Borrowing privileges at the Joanne Waxman Library are available during your enrollment in an adult course. Not applicable to weekend workshops or one-day classes. Please present your student ID to Library staff.

Grades, Transcripts and CEUs

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Discounts for MECA Alumni and K-12 Visual Arts Teachers