Articulations & Guides
MIAD greatly values its articulation partners and welcomes qualified students from these institutions. These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to student success, providing clear pathways that honor prior coursework and support a seamless transition into MIAD’s creative, professional learning environment.
Articulations
MIAD has articulation agreements with the community colleges listed below. Students from them are guaranteed transfer credits toward their first two years at MIAD provided they meet the minimum requirements of the agreement and present a portfolio of aligned skill level.
- College of DuPage: Glen Ellyn, IL
- Gateway Technical College: Elkhorn, Racine and Kenosha, WI Campuses
- Milwaukee Area Technical College: Milwaukee, WI (West Allis, Mequon and Oak Creek, WI Campuses)
- Waukesha County Technical College: Pewaukee, WI
Questions about articulation agreements or applying as an articulation student? Please contact the Office of Admissions.
View copies of the articulation agreements for specific community colleges and MIAD majors:
Communication Design
College of DuPage
Communication Design
College of Lake County
Illustration Major – Animation Track
College of Lake County
Fine Art + New Studio Practice
College of Lake County
Communication Design
Gateway Technical College
Communication Design
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Interior Architecture and Design
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Communication Design
Waukesha County Technical College
Interior Architecture and Design
Interior Design majors
Waukesha County Technical College
Interior Architecture and Design
Drafting: Construction majors
Waukesha County Technical College
Communication Design
College of DuPage
Communication Design
College of Lake County
Illustration Major – Animation Track
College of Lake County
Fine Art + New Studio Practice
College of Lake County
Communication Design
Gateway Technical College
Communication Design
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Interior Architecture and Design
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Communication Design
Waukesha County Technical College
Interior Architecture and Design
Interior Design majors
Waukesha County Technical College
Interior Architecture and Design
Drafting: Construction majors
Waukesha County Technical College
Transfer Guides & Pathways
The Transfer Guides and Pathways are not a guarantee of credit or student placement, rather providing a guideline on how completed courses may align with MIAD courses. We are committed, however, to working with you to achieve the best outcome for you and your professional goals.