Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design selectively admits students who have a desire to explore new possibilities, work hard to realize their personal best and who are eager to produce original, innovative work. Although a variety of criteria are used to make our admissions decisions, evidence of your passion and potential as an artist or designer are the most important factors.

Acceptance

Applications are evaluated on a continuous basis until two weeks before the start of each term. We will mail you a letter when all of your application materials have been received. From this point it can take up to two weeks to review your application, study your portfolio and make a decision.

All admission decisions are final. An appeal will be heard only if you are able to introduce new information or material that has not already been reviewed in making the original decision.

If you have transfer credits from another accredited college we will provide a credit evaluation before you need to schedule classes.

Intent to Enroll Form

Once accepted to the College, the Admissions Office will send you a letter and an Intent to Enroll form. Remitting this form signifies to RMCAD that you intend to enroll for the term indicated on your Application for Admission. This form must be submitted with a non-refundable $150 deposit, payable by check or credit card. The deposit will be applied toward your first tuition billing statement.

Download the Intent to Enroll Form

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your enrollment in person, by telephone, or in writing any time prior to the start of classes. If you do not cancel after receiving your letter of acceptance, we assume that you plan to attend. RMCAD will refund your tuition and fees within 30 days of the beginning date of the term or from the date of receipt of written notice that you do not plan to attend, whichever is earlier.

You must begin classes at the beginning of the term indicated on your application. If you are admitted to RMCAD but decide to start classes during a later term, you will need to cancel your enrollment and begin the entire application process again for the correct term. You will need to pay all fees and deposits again, and a re-evaluation of your transcripts may change the transfer credits we will accept.

Returning Students

You must reapply as a transfer student if you miss three or more consectuive terms and want to return. You will be responsible for all application fees and deposits and must meet all admissions requirements at the time of your reapplication. We will also evaluate transcripts from any colleges attended during your absence from RMCAD.

Also be aware that your graduation requirements will be defined by the catalog in place during your first term back. We will honor all credits earned prior to your absence, but they may not all apply to your new degree requirements.

Part-Time Degree Students

If you plan on taking fewer than 12 credits in a term you will be considered a part time student. You will still need to meet the same admission requirements as our other students.

Non-Degree Seeking and Auditing Students

If you wish to audit classes or take courses for credit, but not necessarily for a degree, you may enroll as a non-degree-seeking student.

Non-degree seeking students are expected to have enough experience to meet course demands and requirements. Instructor approval is required if you wish to attend a class without first completing the prerequisites listed in our course catalog.

As a non-degree seeking student you will not qualify for financial aid. If you later decide to apply earned credits toward a degree you will need to reapply and be accepted as a degree seeking student.

High School Honors Program (Dual Enrollment)

If you are a high school senior who exhibits a high level of artistic skill and talent you may qualify for our Honors Program. Honors students may apply to take courses for college credit while still enrolled in high school. Please speak with the Admissions Office for more information.