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How to Apply to Salt

Apply to earn your Salt Graduate Certificate.

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Overview

Applicants to the Salt Graduate Certificate at Maine College of Art & Design must submit the following materials to be reviewed by the Salt Admission Review Committee:

  • Complete Program Application
  • Digital Portfolio
  • Personal Essay
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • College Transcripts

International applicants are asked to submit additional materials in order to be offered admission. See Requirements for International Salt Applicants.

In this page, you will find deadlines for entry, details for every application material, and helpful notes as you work toward completing your application.

Questions? Email our Graduate Admissions Coordinator Joel Tsui at joel.tsui-staff@meca.edu.


Important Deadlines

Deadlines for entry (Fall 2024)

Complete applications will be reviewed as soon as possible, regardless of deadlines.

Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, April 7, 2024

We encourage international applicants to apply by this deadline.

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Application Deadline: Sunday, May 5, 2024

We encourage applicants who want graduate student housing to apply by this deadline.

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Rolling Admissions

After the Priority Application Deadline, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as space permits.

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Tips & Notes

  • We offer the Radio & Podcasting track both in Fall and Spring, and the Short Film and Writing track in Fall only.
  • Applications are reviewed with consideration given to the strength of the portfolio, personal essay, academic achievement, and cohesion across application materials. There are no differences in the application process or evaluation criteria between tracks.
  • The sooner you apply, the sooner you receive an admission decision, and the more time you have to prepare for enrollment. Please consider completing your application by the earliest deadline. While we are able to offer admission during rolling admissions, we cannot guarantee decision extensions, deferral requests, or student housing.
  • The Admissions Reviewing Committee does not expect distribution-ready works from applicants. Gaining that level of achievement is one reason why people join Salt. We are interested in your potential and your creative vision—as long as you have hands-on experience with telling audio stories, short filmmaking, or writing, we welcome individuals from all walks of life and experience to apply.
  • We have a page dedicated to the Salt Gimlet Union Scholarship. Please review the inclusion criteria if you wish to be considered.

For any uncovered needs, please contact the Graduate Admissions Coordinator, Joel Tsui, at joel.tsui-staff@meca.edu.

For more information, contact admissions@meca.edu or call 207.699.5023