Commencement 2022: Livestream Replay
General Commencement Day Timeline
for MICA community only.
for ticket holders / invited guests.
for ticketed / invited guests & commencement participants.
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ArtWalk: Commencement Exhibition
10:00 a.m – 9:00 p.m., Campuswide
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Graduate & Open Studies Commencement Ceremony
10:30 a.m., Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
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Graduate & Open Studies Commencement Reception
12:45 p.m., Cohen Plaza
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Honoree/Trustee Lunch
1:30 p.m., Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
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Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
3 p.m., Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
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Undergraduate Commencement Reception
5:30 p.m., Cohen Plaza
Graduate Commencement Day Timeline
9:00 a.m. EDT
Students arrive at Main Building for Class Photo
9:15 a.m. EDT
Graduate Class Photo at Main Building
9:45 a.m. EDT
Students assemble by Graduate Program at the top of the Mount Royal Station Hill
10:20 a.m. EDT
Procession Begins from Mount Royal Station Hill
10:30 a.m. EDT
Grad Commencement Begins - Procession enters Symphony Hall
10:45 a.m. EDT
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
11:28 a.m. EDT
Presentation of Candidates
12:15 p.m. EDT
Conferring of Degrees
12:30 p.m. EDT
Recessional
12:45 p.m. EDT
Reception in Cohen Plaza
Undergraduate Commencement Day Timeline
1:45 p.m. EDT
Students arrive at BROWN CENTER for class photo
2:00 p.m. EDT
Class Photo in BROWN CENTER
2:40 p.m. EDT
Students line up by Department
2:50 p.m. EDT
Procession begins from the Station Hill
3:00 p.m. EDT
UG Commencement Begins - Procession enters Hall
3:17 p.m. EDT
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
4:10 p.m. EDT
Presentation of Candidates, Conferring of Degrees
5:20 p.m. EDT
Recessional
5:30 p.m. EDT
Reception in Cohen Plaza
Congratulate your Graduate
Congratulate your graduates, friends, students, or just give a shout out to the whole class of 2022. Click on the “Record a Video” button below and record your greeting right from your mobile phone. Videos are posted instantly so it's not too late to send a special message to that special graduate.
More congratulations from the MICA Community!
Online Exhibitions
MICA Grad Show 2022: Meet the Next Generation of Creative Thinkers
MICA GRAD SHOW 2022 will host select on-campus and community engagements and through micagradshow.com will virtually showcase the culminating work of MFA and MA graduate students from the College's internationally renowned programs.
SHOW: The Senior Retrospective Show
This year, with thesis work being shown in MICA's physical exhibition spaces on campus, the online senior exhibition will showcase artwork selected by students to represent their best work form the entirety of their time at the College. This is sure to be a must-see exhibition!
MPS & MA/MBA Capstones
These projects represent the pinnacle of the Master’s program, integrating each of the topics discussed throughout the curriculum and applying these skills in a culminating project of their choice and design.
Commencement 2022 Instagram Filters
Get Your Beret On!
Put on your (virtual) beret and pose in front of the Main building with our new class of 2022 Instagram filter. Don’t forget to customize it by changing your beret color and adding #MICAmade2022 gifs. If you share your picture or video on Instagram, please be sure to tag @marylandinstitutecollegeofart so we can view it!
MICA Commencement 2022 GIFs
Undergraduate Keynote Speakers & Honorary Degree Recipients.
Maggie McIntosh
Margaret L. “Maggie” McIntosh is an American politician from the state of Maryland. The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates, she has been a member of the House of Delegates since November 1992. She is a former Baltimore City Public School teacher who now chairs one of the six standing committees of the Maryland House of Delegates. A Democrat, she represents the state’s 43rd district in Baltimore City.
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Cheryl D. Holmes Miller
Dr. Cheryl D. Miller is recognized for her outsized influence within the graphic design profession to end the marginalization of BIPOC designers through her civil rights activism, industry exposé trade writing, research rigor, and archival vision. Miller is a national leader of minority rights, gender, race diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion advocacy in graphic design.
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Emily Wei Rales
Emily Wei Rales is director and co-founder of Glenstone, a museum and foundation that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and nature in Potomac, Maryland. The museum was established in 2006 and houses an extensive collection of postwar and contemporary art. Glenstone completed a major expansion in October 2018 that included the Pavilions, a 204,000-square foot building designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, and currently welcomes more than 85,000 visitors annually.
Read MoreGraduate Keynote Speakers & Honorary Degree Recipients.
Maria Rosario Jackson
For more than 25 years, Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson’s work has focused on understanding and elevating arts, culture, and design as critical elements of healthy communities. Her work blends social science and arts- and humanities-based approaches to comprehensive community revitalization, systems change, the dynamics of race and ethnicity, and the roles of arts and culture in communities. After confirmation by the U.S. Senate in December 2021, Dr. Jackson became the 13th chair of the National Endowment for the Arts in January 2022. With this historic appointment, Dr. Jackson is the nation’s first NEA chair to be an African American and Mexican American woman.
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Giorgia Lupi
Giorgia Lupi is an information designer and Partner at the international design consultancy Pentagram. In her practice, she challenges the impersonality of data, designing engaging visual narratives that reconnect numbers to what they stand for: stories, people, ideas. Lupi was born in Italy and received her Doctorate in Design at Politecnico di Milano, where she focused on information mapping. In 2011, she co-founded Accurat, an acclaimed data-driven research, design and innovation firm with offices in Milan and New York.
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Antero Pietila
Antero Pietila’s thirty-five years with the Baltimore Sun included coverage of the city’s neighborhoods, politics and government. He also served seven years as a Sun correspondent in South Africa and the Soviet Union.
A native of Finland, Pietila became a student of urban racial rotations during his first visit to the United States in 1964. He later obtained a Master of Arts degree at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Read More2022 MICA Alumni Medal Recipient
Ashley Minner
Ashley Minner is a community based visual artist from Baltimore, Maryland and an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. She earned her MFA (’11) and MA (’07) in Community Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art and her PhD (’20) in American Studies from University of Maryland College Park. In addition to maintaining her artistic practice, Ashley works as Assistant Curator for History and Culture at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
MICAMade Marketplace
Purchase work from the class of 2022 on MICAmade Marketplace, an online marketplace for Maryland Institute College of Art’s vibrant and dynamic community of students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
MICA Traditions and Regalia
The Chain of Office and Medallion
The Chain of Office and Medallion is worn by MICA’s president during Commencement. The Medallion, designed by Karen Klinedinst ’85, includes symbols that represent MICA’s endurance since its founding in 1826. It is paired with the Chain, designed by Betty Cooke ’46, where each link features the name of the College’s official and acting presidents, symbolically connecting MICA’s founder to its current leader.
Academic Regalia
Modern academic regalia evolved from apparel worn by monks and students in the Middle Ages. The gown is symbolic of democracy in scholarship, and the hood is lined with the official colors of the institution conferring the degree and bound with velvet of the color appropriate for the highest degree achieved. MICA’s colors are brown and gold for the MFA, white and gold for the MA, and blue and gold for the MA in Art Education.
Our Velvet Beret
A graduation cap is a sign of the freedom of scholarship which endows the wearer with responsibility and dignity. Rather than mortarboards, a black velvet beret has been traditionally worn as the cap by graduating students at MICA since the 1960s.
Honor Cords
Academic Honor Cords are worn by students who are awarded Cum Laude (green), Magna Cum Laude (red), and Summa Cume Laude (gold). The Art Education Honor Cord (light blue) is worn by undergraduate students accepted into the five-year BFA/MAT program. Leadership Honor Cords (bright blue) are worn by students recognized for outstanding leadership and contributions to the MICA community. Military Service Honor Cords (dark blue and gold) are worn by current members and veterans of the United States military.
Leadership in Diversity Stoles and Cords
Leadership in Diversity Stoles and Cords are worn by students recognized for leadership, academic achievement, and involvement in advancing the Center for Identity and Inclusion’s mission and vision. The stoles are red which represents power, energy, creation, passion, and love. The Adinkra Ghanaian symbol shows two conjoined crocodiles, which symbolizes democracy and cooperation and means Unity in Diversity. Other stoles include Asian Silk Stoles (silk bamboo print), Faith-based Stoles (Jewish stoles are blue and white, Christian stoles are teal), Heritage Stoles (red, green, and yellow), Hispanic Stoles (white, red, and blue), Kente Stoles from Africa (green, gold, and maroon), and LGBTQIA Stoles (rainbow colors with an inverted pink triangle).
International Honor Cords
The color white is associated with illumination and understanding; the cord signifies the value of the global viewpoints and life experiences international students bring to MICA.
Info
for Under- graduates
Senior Calendar
April
| April 1 | DEADLINE: Commencement Exhibition Pedestal/Equipment request due |
| April 4 | DEADLINE: Last day to order regalia. Order Here |
| April 4 | Commencement Speaker Announced |
| April 11 - April 15 | Distribution of Additional Commencement Tickets (pending availability) |
| April 15 | Industry Portfolio Reviews Event |
| April 15 - May 1 | GRAD SHOW III |
May
| May 2 | DEADLINE: Commencement Exhibition Proposal due |
| May 6 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES |
| May 6 | DEADLINE: All Student Account financial obligations must be cleared. (Pay all fines!) |
| May 6 | All student artwork not part of ArtWalk, must be removed from academic buildings |
| May 7 - May 12 | ArtWalk Installation |
| May 9 | DEADLINE: 4PM - Student exhibitiing in Decker/Meyerhoff Art Dropoff |
| May 10 - May 16 | Regalia Distribution at MICA Store (Closed on Sunday) |
| May 13 | Final Senior Meeting, 11AM-12PM, Falvey Hall |
| May 13 | Senior BBQ, 12PM-1PM, Cohen Plaza Tent |
| May 13 | ARTWALK Event |
| May 16 | Commencement Ceremony (10:30AM GRAD // 2PM UNDERGRAD) |
| May 18 | DEADLINE: All ArtWalk must be removed by Noon and spaces restored |
| May 19 | DEADLINE: All Technical Equipment must be returned by 3PM to Exhibtions or AV Desk |
Commencement Day Timeline
1:45 p.m. EDT
Students arrive at Main Building for class photo
2:00 p.m. EDT
Class Photo in front of Main
2:40 p.m. EDT
Students line up by Department
2:50 p.m. EDT
Procession begins from the Station Hill
3:00 p.m. EDT
UG Commencement Begins - Procession enters Hall
3:17 p.m. EDT
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
4:10 p.m. EDT
Presentation of Candidates, Conferring of Degrees
5:20 p.m. EDT
Recessional
5:30 p.m. EDT
Reception in Cohen Plaza
Instructional Videos
Get a guided video walkthroughs of what to expect on the day of the big event. Both offstage and on!
What to expect the day of commencement
What to expect on stage
Info for
MFA, MA, & MPS
Commencement Day Timeline
9:00 a.m. EDT
Students arrive at Main Building for Class Photo
9:15 a.m. EDT
Graduate Class Photo at Main Building
9:45 a.m. EDT
Students assemble by Graduate Program at the top of the Mount Royal Station Hill
10:20 a.m. EDT
Procession Begins from Mount Royal Station Hill
10:30 a.m. EDT
Grad Commencement Begins - Procession enters Symphony Hall
10:45 a.m. EDT
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
11:28 a.m. EDT
Presentation of Candidates
12:15 p.m. EDT
Conferring of Degrees
12:30 p.m. EDT
Recessional
12:45 p.m. EDT
Reception in Cohen Plaza
Gradshow 2022
The work of these artists, designers, filmmakers, educators and curators demonstrates how art disrupts in the most benevolent sense, awakens us to the present moment, and contributes to our shared becoming, that we might imagine things otherwise and become more fully human.
MICA GRAD SHOW 2022 will host select on-campus and community engagements and through micagradshow.com will virtually showcase the culminating work of MFA and MA graduate students from the College’s internationally renowned programs.
Endgame 2022
A comprehensive online resource for graduating MFA and MA students to apply for and complete end of year processes. Contact Graduate Studies, graduatestudies@mica.edu, with questions or for additional information.
OPEN STUDIES GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT DETAILS
Graduate Commencement will take place Monday, May 16th at 10:30 AM at the Meyerhoff Symphony Orchestra. Additional updates will be sent to your MICA email (May 2022 graduates) or @alumni.mica.edu email (August or December 2021 graduates) from Commencement@mica.edu.
Diplomas
We’ve teamed with Parchment Inc. to provide two versions of your diploma: a traditional printed diploma and an official digital version. The digital diploma is an official document that you can share online or send to employers, educational institutions and others for fast verification of your degree. There are a few key actions you need to take to ensure that your diploma is correct and delivered to you.
Capstone Exhibition
The Open Studies office hosts an online exhibition that showcases each graduate’s hard work. The goal of such an exhibition is to display students’ achievements for friends, family, prospective employers. MICA students, staff, and the broader community.
In order to add your Capstone to the exhibition, we need to gather some information. Please review the specific program requirements.
Graduating Student Survey
The Graduating Student Survey is an opportunity to reflect on your time at MICA as a whole and offer feedback to the college. It will be sent to your MICA email (May 2022 graduates) or your email address on file (August and December 2021 graduates). You can expect the email in late April, and the survey will close on May 16.
Instructional Videos
Get a guided video walkthroughs of what to expect on the day of the big event. Both offstage and on!
What to expect the day of commencement
What to expect on stage
Info for
Parents & Families
Parking
Parents and Families can take advantage of limited event parking spaces at the Mount Royal Station Parking lot, located at 1400 Cathedral Street, within walking distance to the Meyerhoff Syphony Hall. For additional parking options, please click here to view nearby city parking garages.
Hotel Accommodations
For our out-of-town guests, we recommend booking your accommodations through Campus Travel and receive a discount when you mention MICA.
Covid procedures
To ensure the health and safety of the MICA community as well as our guests invited to Commencement and Commencement-related events, in consultation with health officials and expert epidemiologists, MICA has implemented the following protocols to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in our community.
Info for
All Faculty
Commencement Day Timeline
9:45 a.m. EDT
Faculty lineup for Graduate Ceremony in Meyerhoff Symphony Hall lobby
10:30 a.m. EDT
Graduate Ceremony beings
2:15 p.m. EDT
Faculty lineup for Undergraduate Ceremony in at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
3:00 p.m. EDT
Undergraduate Ceremony begins
Department Videos
Faculty are optionally invited to create a short congratulatory video to be featured at Commencement. Similar to last year, these videos should be 10-15 seconds and will be uploaded via an online platform called Capsule. Look for an email next week from the Office of Events for upload details. Additionally, we will be inviting Graduate Directors and Department Chairs to film a short 30-60 second video congratulating the cohorts from 2020, 2021, and 2022. The deadline for all submissions will be May 1st; the Office of Events will provide additional guidance for interested parties.
Sitting on Stage
Will faculty be seated on stage as in years past?
Yes, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (MSH) does vaccination checks and masks will be required so we will not be social distancing.
How do faculty RSVP for the stage?
You can use the link below to RSVP. We request RSVPs so we can have the stage preset for the number of faculty we expect, but even without an RSVP, all faculty who arrive from the Processional will be seated on stage.
Will there be a practice run-through for admin & staff involved in the stage portion of the ceremony? And if so, when will those calendar holds be sent so that we can reserve the time in our schedules?
There is a rehearsal on the Falvey Hall stage for students to practice their speeches on the Wednesday before the ceremony at 2PM. All faculty and staff involved in Commencement are welcome to join that rehearsal.
Regalia
As in previous years, all participants must have a gown. In an effort to reduce the expensive and wasteful practice of renting regalia from year to year, MICA has elected to purchase regalia (gown, beret and hood) for all participating faculty. Faculty that did not participate in the 2019 commencement will be issued these items before the 2022 ceremony. It is the responsibility of individual faculty to store and maintain these items for future ceremonies and to cover the cost of replacing any lost or damaged items. New gowns will be purchased every 3-4 years by the College to account for normal wear and tear. Separate announcements have been sent out from Graduate Studies, Open Studies, and Undergraduate Studies to clarify our deadlines and processes around ordering regalia for faculty new to MICA.
Student to Alumni Transition
Alumni Services & Benefits
As a former student, you are automatically a member of the Alumni Association - an international network of more than 16,000 graduates and students of the College living in every state and 64 countries throughout the world.
The Office of Alumni & Parent Relations administers the MICA Alumni Association. The office works all areas of the College to develop programs, services, and communication which benefit our alumni.
Department Videos
Job Search Tool Kit
As a MICA graduate you are entering the job market with a very unique set of skills. You spent the last few years honing your talent, refining your technique and establishing an extensive knowledge base of materials, tools, and art and design theory. You have learned to be a creative problem-solver, an innovator and you have a strong work ethic. Now it’s time to put your MICA education to work. This Job Search Kit will help you focus your job search and establish your career as a working artist or designer. Download it here
2022 Alumni First Destination Survey
Our most recent MICA graduates, it’s your turn to share your successes with us. What’s next for you? Please let us know by completing the First Destination Survey. The First Destination Survey is the only way MICA know’s where our alumni land. Your information is a vital tool in allowing us to best serve current and future MICA students and alumni.
Please complete the First Destination Survey in MICAnetwork. You’ll be able to log in and update your survey response between now and May 2023.