Welcome to MECA&D!
We are excited to welcome and assist you in your transition to the MECA&D Community!
All incoming students are required to participate in New Student Orientation. During Orientation, you will learn all about MECA&D and meet some awesome people in the process!
Orientation Information
DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE DATES AND REQUIREMENTS MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME. CHECK YOUR MECA&D EMAIL DAILY IN CASE OF UPDATES.
New and Transfer BFA Students starting Fall 2022
- BFA Orientation Schedule
- Move-in Day is Thursday, August 25 from 8:00AM - 1:00PM. Move-in times are assigned by floors and sent with your housing assignment in late July.
- Orientation begins at 1:00PM on Thursday, August 25. Orientation goes through Sunday, August 28.
- Classes begin Monday, August 29.
- More details to come via your MECA&D email over the summer!
MAT Students starting Summer 2022
- Report to 522 Congress St between 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM for check in on Friday, July 29.
- We'll provide lunch.
- Plan to be busy the whole day up until about 4:30 PM.
Salt Students starting Fall 2022
- Report to 522 Congress St between 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM for check in on Monday, August 29.
- We'll provide lunch.
- Plan to be busy the whole day up until about 4:30 PM.
Packing List For Living in the Residence Halls
MyMECA&D
Personalized web portal that allows students to obtain class schedules, grades, billing and financial aid information. Sign in to learn more.
Check out this quick user guide if you have problems navigating MyMECA&D:
MyMECA&D User Guide
Course Schedule & Registration
- Anne Dennison, Registrar at adennison@meca.edu or 207.699.5054 or registrar@meca.edu
Laptop Requirements
Foundation Supply List
Emergency and Weather Text Notification System
Sign up to receive text messages for weather cancellations, early closings or a campus emergency.
Student Accounts and Billing
billing@meca.edu or 207.699.5049
Financial Aid
finaid@meca.edu or 207.699.5074
MECA&D Health Insurance
All students at Maine College of Art & Design taking nine or more credit hours are required to be covered by a health insurance policy that is valid in Maine. Students are automatically enrolled in and charged for MECA&D's Student Health Insurance unless proof of medical insurance is provided via the online waiver form found at crossagency.com/meca. For information about the MECA&D Student Health Insurance Plan Options or to Waive Health Insurance, please visit this page.
Here is a direct link to the enrollment/waiver page
Residence Life and Housing
For more information about housing and how to apply, go to Residence Life or email studentlife@meca.edu
Counseling & Wellness
Debi Rogers, Coordinator of Counseling & Wellness at counseling@meca.edu
Disability Services & Accommodations
Joanne Benica, Disability Services Coordinator at disabilityservices@meca.edu or 207.699.5035
Questions? Please email studentlife@meca.edu for assistance.