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…

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…

Join us Thursday, September 10, from 5–7 p.m. in the Decker Gallery (Fox Building, Floor 1) for the exhibition reception of DEVOTED: 20 Years of The McMillan-Stewart Endowed Chair in Painting. As a part of its year-long Bicentennial Celebration, The…

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

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.

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

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!

Pick up some Paintbrushes and join RA’s V and Giulia in Crit culture! Come make your own mini masterpiece and learn about how thoughtful contributions to group critiques help form community. Your paintings will be displayed in a Leake hallway for all…

Monday, September 14, 2026 12:00–1:00 Falvey Hall Programming by MICA Exhibitions and the Painting Department along with the on-campus exhibition DEVOTED: 20 Years of The McMillan-Stewart Endowed Chair in Painting Artist Kira Nam Greene and fashion historian…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Ready to turn your creative entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Go from ideation to idea through an inspiring and hands-on workshop ! Learn how to generate and shape your concept, identify your market, and build a solid foundation to bring your vision…

Join us for “So You Want to Pitch,” an interactive workshop with Takia Ross designed to help you communicate your business with confidence, clarity, and impact. Whether you’re preparing for JUST/Start, UP/Start, or simply want to sharpen your entrepreneurial…

To celebrate Constitution Day during MICA’s Bicentennial year please join us for a lecture and discussion with Dr. Noliwe Rooks, L. Herbert Ballou University Professor, and Chair of Africana Studies at Brown University. Dr. Rooks is a multi-methods scholar…

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…

Meyerhoff 4th floor residents, get to know your neighbors! Join RA Riley to play custom Guess Who, based on YOU! Not everyone can play at once, so while you wait, join the portrait speed-drawing. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to use your sketchbooks…

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…

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.

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…

Design a personalized notebook filled with scheduling tools, time management strategies, guided writing prompts, and self-care resources to support your academic and personal well-being.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

FYE's Contemporary Visual Language Lecture Series presents an artist talk by IS '20 alum, Taína Cruz. TAíNA H. CRUZ (b. 1998, New York) lives and works in New Haven. Across painting, sculpture, installation, and video, she builds immersive worlds where…

Join the SCC to show kindness to yourself and others with fun activities and giveaways!

Take a break and spend some time with friendly therapy dogs at the Student Counseling Center! Stop by for puppy cuddles, stress relief, and a little extra joy in your day.

Connect with mental health and wellness resource providers in the local area. Special guests! Snacks! Fun activities!

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…

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…