Once enrolled, your tuition bill will be generated based on the number of enrolled credits, and will be due before classes begin (see above). You can view and pay your bill via the Self Service Portal.
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YES!!! Your passion and persistence has paid off, and we are delighted to invite you to join the MassArt community.
Here you will find helpful reminders, fun events and important dates; please refer to your Applicant Portal for your personal enrollment checklist.
Enrollment
We’re so glad you have decided to join us! The first step to enrolling at MassArt, is submitting the Tuition Enrollment Deposit and Offer of Admission Reply Form by the deadlines listed below.
International Students should submit required documents by these dates to ensure timely visa processing. The sooner you submit, the sooner we can begin!
Enrollment Tuition & Housing Deposit Deadlines
March 15:
International Master of Architecture Students
April 1:
- Summer Programs & Scholarship Recipients
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Arts (BFA/MA 4+1 program)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (BFA/MAT 4+1 program)
- MFA Low Residency
- Scholarship Recipients
May 1
- Fall Programs
- All other programs
Enrollment Deposit
$550 non-refundable deposit, paid through Self Service.
Please note that Self Service will initially list a $1,000 deposit. This includes the $450 housing deposit (“Room”), which is only required for those applying for on-campus housing.
On-Campus Housing Deposit
$450 non-refundable “room” deposit, paid through Self Service, will be applied toward tuition if housing is unavailable.
On-campus housing is not guaranteed for Graduate students. Fall and Spring term housing is extremely limited, and unlikely.
Summer housing is available for M.Arch and MFA Low Residency students
Digital Fabrication Labs at MassArt
Events & Information Sessions
Lightning Talks
- Lightning Talks is an annual Graduate event at MassArt x SoWa. Current graduate students, grad alumni, and faculty are invited to share work via these fast-paced presentations that follow the format of 20 slides per presenter, shown for 20 seconds each.
This event, open to newly-admitted graduate students, is an opportunity to connect with current MassArt grad students, faculty, staff, and alumni from across the college’s graduate programs in fine art and design. The Lightning Talks provide a sense of the college’s graduate community and the work of our current students, faculty, and alums.
Enrollment Information Sessions
Receive detailed information on how to enroll at MassArt, and ask any questions that are on your mind.
- Enrollment Information Sessions
- International Students
Pre-recorded Sessions
Visit & Explore
MassArt x SoWa First Friday Schedule
MassArt x SoWa showcases high quality work in a broad range of media from emerging and established artists in the MassArt community. The gallery features the thesis work of our Master of Fine Arts students and premier work from our graduate design programs, as well as curatorial projects, alumni exhibitions, student and faculty curated shows, and collaborative exhibitions with our community partners. On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Sowa First Fridays are family friendly and free.
Important Dates & Deadlines
April 1
Scholarship Appeals: Appeals must be submitted via the form in your Status Portal
April 1 (Summer) / May 1 (Fall)
- Offer Reply Form: Accept or decline offer of admission
- $550 Tuition Enrollment Deposit: Secures a place as a student in the incoming class
- $450 Housing Deposit: Request a space in on-campus housing (Housing is not guaranteed for Graduate Students)
- Request for Accommodation Form: Students with documented disabilities requesting accommodations must submit the form and all documentation
May 1 (Summer) / June 30 (Fall)
- Submit official final transcript(s) for schools attended
- Immunizations: Incoming students must submit immunizations via CastleBranch
June 1 (Summer) / June 30 (Fall)
Enroll in OR waive health insurance
Late May / Early June (Summer)
Tuition Bills Due: Summer semester
Early June (Summer)
Master of Architecture Orientation
Master of Architecture (all):
Classes Begin:
- Master of Architecture Track I:
- Master of Architecture Track II:
Mid-Late June (Summer)
- Orientation
- Master of Arts (BFA/MA):
- Master of Arts in Teaching (BFA/MAT):
- Master of Education:
- MFA Low Residency:
Classes Begin:
- Master of Arts (BFA/MA):
- Master of Arts in Teaching (BFA/MAT):
- Master of Education:
- MFA Low Residency:
Early August
Tuition Bills Due: Fall Semester
August 31
Orientation // 12pm // TBD
Early September
Classes begin:
All programs: September 6
Advising, Course Selection & Registration
Your Program Director will work as your advisor throughout the program. After your first advising session, the Registrar will create your first semester schedule to help support your transition to campus. After your first term, you will register for classes throughout the rest of your time at MassArt; your Program Director and the Registrar are always here to assist you.
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