Student Handbook 2010 2011 - School of the Museum of Fine Arts

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History of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts
The SMFA Student Handbook, published by the Student Affairs Office, is a compilation of resource
information and current policies and procedures for the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In
the event of a discrepancy between the contents of this document and any School practice or
procedure, the actual School policy will prevail. The School reserves the right to make modifications to
the contents of this document, and every attempt will be made to keep you informed of any major
changes that occur. While this document is not a contract, it does represent the spirit in which issues
will be addressed at the School.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The contents of this handbook are subject to change throughout the academic year
as a result of new or modified institutional policy and/or procedure, administrative and/or staff
restructuring, and changes to facilities. Any changes that occur will be communicated to students
through one or more of the recognized communication vehicles. Please confirm hours of operation,
addresses, telephone numbers, etc., before visiting the offices, businesses, or institutions listed.
Accreditation
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is an accredited institutional member of the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston,
VA, 703-437-0700).
The Museum School is recognized by the State Department of Education as an institution of higher
education. It is accredited by the United States Department of Justice for foreign students and by the
Veterans Administration for training under Public Law 550 and Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code.
The Museum School offers the four-year Diploma, the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, and the Fifth Year
Certificate.
Through its partnership with Tufts University, the Museum School offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA),
Combined Degree (BA/BFA or BS/BFA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
in Art Education degree programs. Tufts University awards these degrees in cooperation with the
Museum School. The New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools regionally accredits
Tufts University. All teacher-preparation programming offered through the Tufts/Museum School
affiliation is Interstate Certification Compact-approved in Massachusetts, and graduates are eligible for
reciprocal certification in forty-one other states.
Through its partnership with Northeastern University, the School offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio Art.