ANNA MARIA COLLEGE CLOSING: A CLEAR PATH FORWARD AT MCLA
If you’re navigating the Anna Maria College closing, you don’t have to figure out your next steps alone.
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For students affected by the Anna Maria College closing. Tell us a bit about your situation, and we’ll help you understand your options, evaluate transfer credits, and plan your next step.
At Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), you can continue your education without starting over — helping you preserve your progress, access your records, and stay on track to graduate. You’ll also have opportunities to continue competing in NCAA Division III athletics, within the same conference for some sports.
WHY MCLA IS A STRONG CHOICE FOR ANNA MARIA STUDENTS
Students affected by the Anna Maria College closing will find a clear and well-supported path forward at MCLA, including:
✓ Individualized credit evaluation to help preserve your academic progress
✓ Dedicated advising to guide your next steps and keep you on track to graduate
✓ Opportunities to continue competing in NCAA Division III athletics if desired
✓ Small classes and close faculty mentorship
✓ A welcoming campus community focused on student support and well-being
✓ An affordability model backed by long-term financial stability
Continue Your Education After the Anna Maria College Closing
If you’re affected by the Anna Maria College closing, you can begin or complete your degree at MCLA without starting over. As a stable, public liberal arts college, we provide a tight-knit environment where you’ll be known by name, supported by dedicated faculty and staff, and prepared for success without unnecessary student debt.
We’ll help you understand your options, complete your Anna Maria College transcript request, and move forward with confidence.
MAXIMIZE YOUR TRANSFER CREDITS
We’re committed to preserving the progress you’ve already made. As part of your Anna Maria College transfer, we will:
✓ Review coursework individually and in good faith
✓ Apply as many credits as possible toward your degree requirements
✓ Offer clear guidance on how your credits fit into your new academic plan
✓ Offer access to additional courses through cross-registration at nearby Williams
College
✓ Waive MCLA’s on-campus housing requirement
This approach helps many students graduate on time, even when their previous college closes.
JOIN PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR GOALS
Many Anna Maria programs have clear academic pathways at MCLA, helping you continue your studies without losing momentum.
If your program is more specialized, we’ll work with you to select the best academic path within our 80+ areas of study. To discuss your needs, reach out to our advising team at advising@mcla.edu.
GET PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AT EVERY STEP
From your first question to your first day on campus, you’ll have dedicated support. We’ll help you understand your Anna Maria College transfer options and take the next step with confidence.
We’ll guide you through each step — including your Anna Maria College transcript request, credit evaluation, and course selection — so you can stay focused on completing your degree.
CONTINUE COMPETING IN DIVISION III ATHLETICS
If you’ve been competing at Anna Maria College, you’ll have opportunities to continue competing in NCAA Division III athletics at MCLA. As a member of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, MCLA offers a familiar competitive environment for many Anna Maria student-athletes.
Our athletics staff will work with you to understand your eligibility and explore roster opportunities as you transition. Reach out to Diane Perry at diane.perry@mcla.edu for more information.
CHOOSE A STABLE, PUBLIC COLLEGE
MCLA is in one of the strongest financial positions in our history, with state funding, $52 million in financial reserves, and a successful financial sustainability review by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
This stability gives you a clear, reliable path to complete your degree without unnecessary disruption.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO ANNA MARIA COLLEGE
If you were accepted to Anna Maria College but haven’t started yet, you still have a clear path forward. You can begin your degree at MCLA with personalized guidance to help you move quickly and confidently through the admissions process.
Our team will work with you and your family one-on-one to answer your questions, review your options, and make your transition as smooth as possible — so you can focus on choosing the right fit for your future.
FAQs
If your college closes, you can often continue your education at another institution without starting over. You’ll typically transfer your credits and work with your new school to create a clear plan to finish your degree.
At MCLA, we help Anna Maria College transfer students review coursework, apply as many credits as possible, and stay on track to graduate.
READY TO TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH MCLA?
BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION
MCLA offers a streamlined application process for current and admitted Anna Maria College students. After completing this form, you will automatically receive login credentials for the Anna Maria online application.