Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design seeks applicants who demonstrate a desire to explore new possibilities and excel in their creative pursuits. While meeting all admission requirements is necessary for eligibility, acceptance is not guaranteed. RMCAD evaluates applicants primarily based on their potential as evidenced in their application materials. RMCAD offers multiple entry points throughout the year, providing flexibility for students to begin their studies.
RMCAD reserves the right to deny admission, continued enrollment, or re-enrollment to any applicant or student whose personal history and background indicate that their presence at the College would endanger the health, safety, welfare, or property of the members of the academic community or interfere with the orderly and effective performance of the College’s functions. The College reserves the right to deny, revoke, and alter the academic records, degrees, awards, and other credentials of any applicant, student, or graduate of RMCAD if they are found to violate RMCAD policies, rules, or regulations.
Declaration of Modality for Admissions
Students who apply to RMCAD will be asked to select either the campus or online modality at the time of application.
Students who need to change their modality must contact their Academic Advisor to facilitate the change in modality. For specific requirements for a change of modality, please consult your Academic Advisor.
Major Declaration for Admissions
Students who apply to RMCAD will be asked to select a major at the time of application. If students do not know which program they wish to pursue, they may apply to be degree-seeking but “Undeclared”. Students mu.” declare a major by the end of their first academic year or two semesters, and before earning 30 credits. Note: All students receiving financial aid are required to be degree-seeking.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
U.S. Applicants
- Application for Admission
Applicants must submit a completed Application for Admission. Applications must be completed online at www.rmcad.edu.
- Artist’s Meeting with an Admissions Representative
An Artist’s Meeting with an Admissions Representative is required. Through the personal meeting, applicants will gain a better understanding of the visual arts and music production education at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. To arrange a meeting time, please contact the Admissions Office at 800.888.2787 or admissions@rmcad.edu.
- High School Graduation or Equivalent
RMCAD requires all applicants to have completed high school and received a standard high school diploma or an equivalent credential. Applicants must provide documentation of high school completion or the equivalent prior to starting. The following are acceptable for fulfilling this requirement:
- High School Transcript
- General Educational Development (GED) passing test scores and/or the GED diploma, other equivalent, state-approved diploma examination scores.
- Completion of 12 credit hours from an accredited post secondary educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Documentation of the completion of secondary school through homeschooling as defined by applicable state law.
*Validity of High School Completion Documentation. Additional documentation and/or official transcripts may be required if RMCAD has reason to believe that a high school diploma is not valid or was not obtained from an entity that provides secondary school education as required by federal regulations. In all cases, RMCAD retains the sole discretion to determine whether or not the secondary training completed by the applicant is sufficient to satisfy the high school graduation admission requirement.
- Portfolio
Applicants to the BFA programs are required to submit a portfolio demonstrating the basic skills needed to succeed in arts and design coursework. In some cases, students may be able to waive the portfolio submission at the discretion of the Admissions Office. Students are also required to submit a statement of intent. Students who fail to submit a portfolio of artistic work may not be eligible for scholarships. See the “Submitting a Portfolio ” section of this publication for further instructions. Applicants who do not have portfolio work should contact their Admissions Representative.
International Applicants - Undergraduate
International applicants for campus programs are persons who are not residents of the United States and who already have or will be applying for, a temporary U.S. student visa (F-1 visa). RMCAD only considers international applicants for admission to our campus-based programs who are degree-seeking and plan to attend as full-time students. RMCAD welcomes international students to apply to our online programs, however, online students are . H eligible to apply for a student visa.
- Application for Admission
Applicants must submit a completed Application for Admission. Online applications must be submitted through the RMCAD website at www.rmcad.edu.
- Interview with an Admissions Representative
An interview with an Admissions Representative is required. Through the personal interview, also called an Artist Meeting, applicants will gain a better understanding of the visual arts and music production education at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. To arrange an interview time, please contact the Admissions Office at 800.888.2787 or admissions@rmcad.edu.
- High School Graduation or Equivalent
International applicants must provide original or official copies of all educational transcripts and diplomas including transcripts demonstrating ,completion of a high school diploma or equivalent. For non-U.S. transcripts or diplomas, Applicant’s must provide an English language translation(s) of education transcripts and diplomas, if applicable as well as an evaluation prepared by, a professional foreign academic evaluation and translation service to confirm that prior training is equivalent to the prerequisite for admission. Applicants must use a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://www.naces.org/members.html.
- English Language Proficiency
International applicants must provide acceptable TOEFL scores or must provide proof of English language proficiency by way of successful completion of a college-level English Composition course, or ESL equivalent. Please note course taken to demonstrate English proficiency must be approved by the academic department before TOEFL waiver and acceptance. Because English is the language of instruction at RMCAD, all students are required to be proficient in English. Non-U.S. resident students must submit proof of English proficiency by providing official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or other proof of English proficiency. TOEFL must reflect a minimum score of 213 on the computerized test, a score of 550 on the written test, a score of 75 on the internet-based test, a score of 6 on IELTS, or successful completion of an English as a Second Language (ESL) course. Each situation is handled on a case-by-case basis.
- Official Financial Documents
International applicants applying for admission to the College, and planning to attend on campus, must submit an official bank statement verifying sufficient funds to cover the cost of attending RMCAD and living expenses for one year. Contact the Admissions Office for information on the current amount required.
- Portfolio
Applicants to the BFA programs are required to submit a portfolio demonstrating the basic skills needed to succeed in arts and design coursework. In some cases, students may be able to waive the portfolio submission at the discretion of the Admissions Office. Students are also required to submit a statement of intent. Students who fail to submit a portfolio of artistic work may not be eligible for scholarships. See the “Submitting a Portfolio ” section of this publication for further instructions. Applicants who do not have portfolio work should contact their Admissions Representative.
- Immigration Documents
All international students studying on an F1 student visa will be required to attend RMCAD full-time during the spring and fall semesters. This means international students will be required to be enrolled full-time taking six credits each eight-week term during the fall and spring semesters. Students on an F1 student visa are entitled to a vacation term of one semester during the summer semester only, provided they intend to register for classes in the fall semester.
Immigration documents will be issued once RMCAD has received all required documents and the applicant has been accepted. Once the College has accepted the applicant, they will be sent an I-20 form, which is needed to obtain a student visa. The I-20 form can be issued only to regular full-time students admitted into a degree program. International students transferring to RMCAD from another school in the United States should contact the Admissions Office immediately to determine eligibility to transfer. Immigration documents will only be issued to the applicant, RMCAD does not work with 3rd party sponsors or recruiters. RMCAD only issues F1 student visas.
High School Dual Enrollment Program
RMCAD offers the opportunity for exceptional junior and senior high school students to enroll for college credit while still completing their high school degrees. Awards of Dual Enrollment credit for courses taken at RMCAD may be used to satisfy high school subject or credit requirements, as determined by the student’s high school. Dual enrollment students may take online courses and register for one class in an 8-week term and up to six credits per semester during the fall and spring semesters. Students may register for up to two classes per term during the summer semester. Financial aid is not available and cannot be used to cover the cost of attendance, books, or supplies, although students may receive financial support from their high school. Dual-enrolled students will automatically be accepted to RMCAD upon meeting the college’s admissions requirements. College credit is awarded for Dual Enrollment and will apply toward degree requirements at RMCAD.
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is in good standing. The HLC sets high educational standards that the College abides by, including those that govern dual enrollment programs. Acceptance of transfer credits is the sole discretion of the receiving institution and RMCAD cannot guarantee that credits will transfer to other institutions of higher education.
Students enrolling in Dual Enrollment courses must meet the course prerequisites when required.
Click the following link for a list of . Additional courses may be considered for Dual Enrollment with Program Department Chair approval.
The Dual Enrollment Courses have been designed to enable current applicants to take classes for credit while the student is gathering the necessary documents required for official acceptance at RMCAD. Course tuition is not eligible for financial aid and must be paid for directly by the student.
Contact RMCAD’s Admissions Department for more information at 800.888.2787 or admissions@rmcad.edu
Dual Enrollment Requirements
Students must meet standard undergraduate and Dual Enrollment admissions requirements. Requirements are as follows:
- Application for Admission
Applicants must submit a completed Application for Admission. Applications must be completed online at www.rmcad.edu.
- Transcripts
Official high school transcripts should be sent directly to the Admissions Department.
- Cumulative GPA
All applicants must possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher to reflect an ability to succeed in a college environment.
- Artist’s Meeting with an Admissions Representative
An Artist’s Meeting with an Admissions Representative either in person or by telephone is required. Through the personal meeting, applicants will gain a better understanding of the visual arts and music production education at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. To arrange a meeting time, please contact the Admissions Office at 800.888.2787 or admissions@rmcad.edu.
- Parent/Guardian Consent
RMCAD requires parental or legal guardian consent to attend RMCAD for students under 18, as they may be working with nude models or subjected to works/lectures containing the nude body as artistic references.
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