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Non-Degree Students

MIAD accepts students who wish to take courses for credit without entering the degree programs. To be considered for admission as a non-degree seeking student you must submit an online application, and complete a personal interview with an admissions counselor.

If you are enrolling in six or fewer Foundations credits per semester, a portfolio review is not required. If you are enrolling in an upper level course, you will need to meet any pre-requisites to this course. Submission of college level transcripts and/or a portfolio will provide the necessary evidence of proficiency.

If you decide at some future date to enter the degree program, you must re-apply through the Office of Admissions as a degree candidate. The credits you have successfully completed as a non-degree student will be applied toward your degree program requirements.

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MIAD Alumni Association Board welcomes new president

The Alumni Association Board at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) welcomes David Szymanski ’13 (Photography) as the new president. Szymanski follows the tenure of Sara Mulloy ’06 (Painting), who served as the previous Alumni Board president.

Practice what we teach: MIAD president exhibits creative vision

In addition to a decade serving as president of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), Jeffrey Morin maintains a thriving artistic practice. Morin founded his studio, sailorBOYpress, to showcase his monotypes, book arts, papermaking and figure drawing works.

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File your FAFSA for the 2025-26 academic year
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August 7, 2025 | 6 – 7 p.m.
MeetMIAD: Orientation & Student Life

Summer 2025 | 1 – 4 p.m.
Figure Drawing for New Students

Summer 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. | 2 – 3 p.m.
Campus Tours for Future Students

September 20, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
MIAD Information Day

October 4, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Milwaukee National Portfolio Day

November 15, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
MIAD Information Day