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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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.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Jan 20
Opening Day — No Classes
Jan 21
Classes Begin — Add/Drop Begins
Feb 3
Add/Drop and Internship Deadline
Feb 4
Course Withdrawal Period Begins
Feb 16
President's Day — No Classes/Offices Closed
Mar 2–Mar 6
Spring Break — No Classes
Mar 18
Lecture Series — Elizabeth Resnick
12pm–1pm (D301)
Mar 18
Creative Career Fair
1pm–3pm (DMC)
Mar 19
All School Show
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Mar 21
Multiple formats art book fair
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Mar 23
Fall 2026 BFA Major Registration by Class Begins
Mar 26
MassArt Day — No Classes Scheduled
Mar 30
Fall 2026 BFA Open Registration by Class Begins
April 7
Lecture Series — James Edmondson
Apr 10
Professional Development Day — No Classes Scheduled
Apr 20
Patriot's Day — No Classes/Offices Closed
Apr 29
Senior Degree Project Symposium
24 Hour Access
Last Day of Classes
May 13
Sophomore Reviews
May 14
Junior Reviews
May 15
Senior Reviews
May 20
Academic Awards Ceremony 2026
May 21
Commencement 2025
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