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Sep. 04
4 PM – 5:30 PM
Social/Fun

Hammock Grove

Swing by and hang out with the Student Counseling Center as we debut our new hammocks! Learn about resources to help you stay well throughout the year.

Sep. 04
4 PM – 5 PM
Virtual Events

Virtual Voter Registration Distributor Training

Are you a Maryland Resident & Voter? Want to participate in the civic process by making sure your community is registered to vote? The Baltimore Board of Elections is hosting a virtual Voter Registration Distributor training with MICA to teach our community…

Sep. 04
4:30 PM – 6 PM
Exhibition Reception

September Student Space Gallery Exhibitions Reception

On Friday, September 4th the Student Space Galleries will be inaugurating the September SSG exhibitions! Join us for the opening receptions which will take place from 4:30pm to 6pm in each of the exhibition spaces. Food and refreshments provided! “Hunger…

Sep. 04
7 PM – 8 PM
Flyer with illustrations of crafted drinks, made with canva
Social/Fun

Mocktail Mixer

A floor program by RA Mars for GT 301-406 to get to know the other residents in their community and enjoy customized mocktails!

Sep. 05
1 PM – 3 PM

Founders Community Garden!

Welcome to the founder's fairy garden! Come join RA Ky in ABOX to create a community fairy garden with your roommates! This would be a perfect opportunity for you to get to know your roommates more and meet other residents!

Sep. 06
2 PM – 4 PM
Social/Fun

Community Connections

Hey Gateway residents! RA Brooke and RA Bilen will be coming door-to-door on September 6th, 2:00-4:00 pm to connect you with campus resources and organizations that relate to your needs and interests. This event will be helpful for both new and returning…

Sep. 09
Nov. 18
2 PM – 3 PM

ELL Conversation Club

The ELL Conversation Club meets in the Writing Studio on Wednesday afternoons every other week. It is a supportive and welcoming space where students can build confidence speaking in English. All students are invited to participate. Discussion is facilitated…

Sep. 10
5 PM – 7 PM
Exhibition Reception

2026 First Year Experience (FYE) Exhibition Reception

Join us Thursday, September 10th from 5-7pm for the 2026 First Year Experience (FYE) Exhibition reception in Meyerhoff Gallery (Fox Building, Floor 1) and Pinkard Gallery (Bunting Center, Floor 1).  Light refreshments will be served. Open to the public…

Sep. 10
5:30 PM
Social/Fun

IS Mixer

A mixer for all IS majors to meet each other, faculty and staff!

Sep. 11
4:30 PM – 6 PM
A relaxed social event designed to help students meet new people, spark conversations, and form potential friendships through fun icebreakers and guided connections.
Social/Fun

Find Your Flock

Looking to meet new people? Find Your Flock is a fun, low-pressure friend matchmaking event designed to help you connect with fellow MICA students who share your interests, hobbies, and vibes.

Sep. 12
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Community of Care

Global Students Space

A space to find community, make connections, and meet fellow global students at MICA.

Sep. 13
11 AM – 1 PM

Shrinky Dink Making

Looking to meet some new people in the broader MICA community while adding some cool decor to your keychain or bag? Join RA’s Anna and Nate in making Shrinky Dinks in the Meyerhoff Lobby on September 13th from 11AM to 1PM!

Sep. 14
12 PM – 1 PM
Creative Entrepreneurship

JUST/Start info session

Learn more about the 2026 JUST/Start Idea Competition!   The JUST/Start Idea Competition inspires students and alumni to share their ideas with the MICA Community through a 1-min pitch. Students will compete for seed funding awards of $3,000, $1,500,…

Sep. 14
2 PM – 3 PM
Lectures

Wickerham & Lomax - Artist Talk

The First Year Experience Program presents Wickerham &Lomax as part of its Contemporary Visual Languages Fall 2026 Visiting Artist Lecture series. Wickerham & Lomax is the collaborative name of Baltimore-based artists Daniel Wickerham (b. Columbus…

Sep. 14
3 PM – 5 PM

Rev Up & Read

RAs Julia and Mya will be hosting a library adventure to help prepare you for a successful semester. We will have FREE Ice-Tea and a fun bookmark making activity. Get to know your peers, the librarians, and all the great resources Decker has to offer…

Sep. 14
4 PM – 6:30 PM
Promotional flyer for "Roll Play!," a therapeutic Dungeons & Dragons group hosted by the MICA Student Counseling Center. The design features a large pink 20-sided die with folded paper accents on a blue and green gradient background. The fly
Community of Care

Rollplay! Tabletop Rollplaying Game Therapeutic Group

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or brand new to D&D, join fellow MICA students for a counselor-facilitated campaign that blends fantasy, creativity, and connection. Build friendships, practice interpersonal skills, and discover new strengths—one…

Sep. 18
12:30 PM – 3 PM
Festival or Fair

Civic Engagement Fair

The Civic Engagement Fair represents an opportunity for Students, Staff, and Faculty at MICA to learn about how they can engage with their community, register to vote and connect with policy focused organizations. Featuring food, activities, and tabling…

Sep. 21
12 PM – 1 PM
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Lectures

Leyla Faye, McMillan Stewart Endowed Chair of Painting

Please join us for a lecture by Leyla Faye, one of this year's McMillan Stewart Endowed Chairs of Painting, on Monday, September 21 Leyla Faye stages painting as a place of deliberate undoing. Animating her own body as a site of reversal, she turns the…

Sep. 21
2 PM – 3 PM
Lectures

FYE CVL Campus Resource Presentations

An opportunity for all first year students to hear from various campus staff about the resources and support available to them on campus. Career Development, Student Outreach, etc.

Sep. 25
5 PM – 7 PM

Victoria Rowell: A Woman Becomes… Exhibition Reception

Join us for an opening reception Friday, September 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. for Victoria Rowell's solo exhibition, A Woman Becomes... Accomplished actress, artist, writer, and director Victoria Rowell presents her solo exhibition A Woman Becomes… in MICA's…

Oct. 02
3 PM – 5:30 PM
Community of Care

Paws for a Cause!

Support animals in need and meet some adorable dogs and cats at the Maryland SPCA, brought to you by the Student Counseling Center. We will provide transportation on the MICA shuttle, and SCC staff members will join to support the volunteer experience…

Oct. 02
6 PM – 9 PM
A wizard and a crab playing a game on a yellow background.
Social/Fun

Game Night

Unplug, play, and connect with fellow MICA students at Game Night, where board games, card games, D&D, pizza, and great company make it easy to relax and build new friendships. Decker Library and Student Counseling Center make this an event not to be…

Oct. 09
Oct. 11
All Day
Number 200 in yellow with MICA weekend details on the left

MICA Bicentennial Weekend 2026

Celebrate MICA Weekend 2026, the centerpiece of the Maryland Institute College of Art's Bicentennial celebration, honoring 200 years of creative impact. Join alumni, students, parents, families, faculty, staff, donors, and friends for an unforgettable…

Oct. 09
11 AM – 1 PM
Community of Care

National Coming Out Day Celebration

Join the Student Counseling Center and Office of Mission and Community Learning alongside other campus partners for a celebration of identity, community, and belonging in honor of National Coming Out Day. Connect with MICA offices and local community…

Oct. 13
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
image by Kenny Robinson, Day of Service 2025
Community of Care

Day of Service

Day of Service invites the MICA community (students, staff & faculty) to volunteer with our many community partners throughout the city of Baltimore. The event happens during fall break, and provides a space for students, staff, and faculty and the wider…

Oct. 19
2 PM – 3 PM
Lectures

FYE CVL Major Presentations

A series of presentations by upper level students who have selected interdisciplinary majors at MICA to help FYE students learn more about the possible paths.

Oct. 21
Nov. 18
3 PM – 4 PM
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Community of Care

Bodies! Bodies! Bodies!

Connect with other students, share your stories, be seen and understood, and affirm others. Topics discussed include fitness, eating, fashion, disability, sex, dating, identity, and aging.

Nov. 13
5 PM – 6 PM

Yoga Night

Hey MICANS! Classes got you stressed? Burned out from endless assignments? Take a break and join us at the Health and Wellness Center for a rejuvenating yoga and vinyasa session with RA Bilen! ✨ Learn how to maximize your sleep and discover all the…

Nov. 16
2 PM – 3 PM
Lectures

Luiza Dale [Artist Talk]

FYE's Contemporary Visual Language's Lecture series presents an artist talk by Luiza Dale. Luiza Dale is a graphic designer based in Richmond, VA. Her work explores visual representation that pushes against clarity and the combination of theater and graphic…

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