Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Communication Design

Made for students
by students.

The CD program at MassArt is hard. Finding resources shouldn’t be. This site was made to give you everything you might need to make your experience in this program as seamless as possible. You’ll find info on your teachers, where to get materials, how-to guides, the reviews run-down, and most importantly, how to survive the CD program.

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Resources

Literally everything you need to nail your projects from start to finish.

Survive and Thrive

Tips and tricks on how to not only survive, but succeed during your time at MassArt.

Career and Community

Career advice and how to break into the design community.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Nov 26–30Thanksgiving Break — No Classes
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day — No Classes, Studios and Offices Closed
Dec 1–Dec 2224 Hour Access
Dec 16Last Day of Classes
Dec 17Sophomore Reviews
Dec 18Junior Reviews
Dec 19Senior Reviews
Dec 24Winter Break Begins

Spring 2026 Schedule

Jan 20Opening Day — No Classes
Jan 21Classes Begin — Add/Drop Begins
Feb 3Add/Drop and Internship Deadline
Feb 4Course Withdrawal Period Begins
Feb 16President’s Day — No Classes/Offices Closed
Mar 2–Mar 6Spring Break — No Classes
Mar 23Fall 2026 BFA Major Registration by Class Begins
Mar 26MassArt Day — No Classes Scheduled
Mar 30Fall 2026 BFA Open Registration by Class Begins
Apr 10Professional Development Day — No Classes Scheduled
Apr 20Patriot’s Day — No Classes/Offices Closed
Apr 29Senior Degree Project Symposium
May 1–May 1924 Hour Access
May 11Last Day of Classes
May 13Sophomore Reviews
May 14Junior Reviews
May 15Senior Reviews
May 20Academic Awards Ceremony 2026
May 21Commencement 2025

Upcoming Events

Talia Cotton — Visiting Artist Talk

Dec 4 @ 12pm
DMC Lecture Hall

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This website is made and maintained by students for students. That means we are always looking for eager students to help out with updates and changes. If you have any ideas, comments, or questions, we’d love to hear from you.

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