Admissions materials are reviewed by the core MFA faculty and acceptance decisions are made prior to retreats. Applicants are notified of admissions decisions within three weeks of receipt of completed applications. Prospective students may audit weekend retreats to gain insight into the structure of the program, meet with faculty for individual portfolio reviews and receive counsel on application to the program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, however the deadline for application submissions for fall retreat admissions is September 30 and for spring retreat admissions the deadline is April 15.
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About Our Students (Retention, Statistics & Surveys)
Maine Media Workshops + College alumni have forged careers as fine artists, photojournalists, filmmakers, teachers, and more. Maine Media alumni are among the recipients of Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Documentary Feature.