Create Your Future

Invest in Your Lifetime

Sometimes the best way forward runs into what seem like impossible, mountainous obstacles. But here in North Adams, MA we love the mountain view – especially from the top after a rewarding climb. MCLA makes sure graduates learn to be practical problem solvers and engaged, resilient global citizens eager to face down the next challenge. 

Professor teaching
Learn a lot about your thing, and a little about everything

With 80+ programs, MCLA opens the door to ideas and experiences that create connections with the potential to catalyze innovation, improve industries, and turn aspirations into realities for Massachusetts, and beyond. 

Student broadcast production
Comprehensive career planning from orientation onward

Our entire community will support your academic, personal, and professional growth. You'll be surrounded by services and resources to help you craft the career you've always wanted, and the insight to guide how to make it happen.   

 

Trailblazing Spirit

Delano "Akairo" Mills '23
“The goal of this is to prove that self-publishing is possible and that artists don't need to rely on publishers – selling their IP and losing their creative freedom.”
Delano “Akairo” Mills ‘23
Studio Art Major and Arts Management Minor