Spring 2024 New Student Information
Welcome to MIAD!
On behalf of the faculty and staff at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, we look forward to welcoming you to campus in January. This page is exclusively for new students who have decided to attend MIAD this spring. Please continue to check back as this page is regularly updated.
Tuition Deposit
To secure a space in our fall class, students are required to submit a tuition deposit. This payment informs MIAD that you intend to enroll for the upcoming semester.
What Happens Next?
We are excited that you’ll be joining us this spring! Now that you’ve made your college decision, many different offices on campus will be sharing information to help you prepare to attend MIAD. We can’t wait to welcome you to campus!
Email Accounts
Email account activation will be sent to deposited students in mid- to late-December. Please activate your MIAD email account as soon as possible as important information will be shared only with this account to help you prepare for the start of the semester. Activation instructions will be sent to students’ personal email address on file with the Office of Admissions.
Be Financially Prepared for Spring
Tuition invoices are mailed after you register for classes. Do you have questions on how to cover your balance, pay for housing or purchase technology? Be financially prepared for spring! Connect with MIAD’s Financial Aid Office, if you have not already done so. They are happy to answer questions regarding funding your balance for tuition and housing, applying for a Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), or securing a private loan. It is also important that you complete any missing documents or verification.
If this is your first time borrowing Federal student loans, you’ll also need to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and an Entrance Counseling Session, which help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower. Both the MPN and the Entrance Counseling Session can be completed online at studentaid.gov. Use your FSA ID to log in, the same one you used to complete the FAFSA online.
Have questions? Connect with MIAD’s outstanding financial aid staff.
Transcripts, Scores & More!
- Please submit final fall semester transcripts by January 8.
- All new, entering students must submit final transcripts at the conclusion of their semester to the Office of Admissions. First-time freshman must submit a final transcript showing their date of graduation. This transcript can be requested from your school counselor and sent to MIAD digitally or via mail (273 E. Erie St., Milwaukee, WI 53202). A final, official transcript must be on file with the Office of Admissions prior to the start of classes.
- Transfer students should ensure a transcript with final grades for the semester is sent to MIAD as soon as possible to ensure timely evaluation of credits and registration.
- High school students who have taken classes for credit through a pre-college or dual enrollment program must submit a final, official transcript to MIAD prior to the start of classes for credit consideration.
- Students may request to have their AP (Advanced Placement) scores sent to MIAD at: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sending-scores. MIAD’s AP school code is 1506.
- MIAD also recognizes the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Program. Official records should be sent to MIAD for evaluation.
Important Dates
TWO50TWO MOVE-IN
After January 8, 2024
Detailed instructions will be sent to your MIAD email closer to move-in!
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Please check your MIAD email account for details.
FIRST DAY OF SPRING CLASSES
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
NO CLASSES
Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15, 2024: Spring BreaK
LAST DAY OF SPRING CLASSES
Friday, May 3, 2024
View the academic calendar here.
Two50Two: Important Dates & What to Bring
TWO50TWO MOVE-IN:
After January 8, 2024
Detailed instructions will be sent to your MIAD email closer to move-in!
For residential students, you can find a list of what to bring to Two50Two here. For housing questions, please contact housing@miad.edu.
New Student Registration
Registration for students beginning in the spring semester will be scheduled individually through your MIAD admissions counselor. Your counselor will schedule you with the Registrar’s Office after all final transcripts have been received and evaluated (if applicable). Please contact your counselor if you have questions.
If you are a transfer student, we encourage you to connect with Matt Sothan, MIAD’s Assistant Director of Admissions, Transfer and Non-Traditional Enrollment Specialist, regarding your registration.
Billing & Payments
Learn more about MIAD’s billing and payment process here. You’ll find information on MIAD’s payment calendar, payment plans and other frequently asked questions. Please do not hesitate to reach out to MIAD’s Bursar, Bonnie Murphy, at 414.847.3303 or bonniemurphy@miad.edu should you have questions.
New Student Orientation
Orientation is coming up on January 11, 2024!
Laptop Purchase Guide
All MIAD students are required to bring a laptop to MIAD. Thinking about buying a new laptop or have questions about technology? The 2023 MIAD Laptop Purchase Guide answers many questions and will help you make the best decision about a laptop. The guide also gives recommendations based on your major and interests.
Have questions? Feel free to reach out to Tech Services at 414.847.3364 or via your MIAD email at support@miad.edu with questions about laptops or technology.
College ID
All MIAD students are required to carry a college photo ID and present it when entering campus buildings. We also recommend that you add a digital copy of your ID to your phone, tablet or even laptop for use on campus. To prepare for the semester, please upload your head shot as soon as possible at miad.edu/idcard.
Textbooks and Software
The required and recommended textbook and software list for Spring 2024 will be available at miad.edu/booklist.
PLEASE NOTE: All full-time MIAD students receive Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) and Microsoft Office, paid through a MIAD student fee which cannot be refunded. DO NOT PURCHASE/SUBSCRIBE TO ADOBE CC or MS OFFICE. You will receive an email with instructions on how to download Adobe CC and Microsoft Office.
Meet MIAD Video Series
Looking for a campus overview or updates on the year? Missed one of our Meet MIAD presentations? Visit the MIAD Admissions Vimeo page here.
MIAD Merch!
MIAD merchandise is available for purchase via our online store: miad.edu/shop. All items are available for shipping at no additional charge. Merchandise is available for purchase on campus during Orientation or in RL45 during the school year.
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