Though both master's degrees, a Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) often require different methods of study. With a more intense focus on art courses (65-85 percent) and less focus on liberal arts courses (15-35 percent), the M.F.A. provides more hands-on experience for aspiring artists.

Application Deadlines

ROUND 1: JANUARY 19

Candidates who wish to apply for graduate competitive scholarship must submit their application by the Round 1 deadline.  All applicants are automatically considered for partial merit-based scholarship by submitting their admission application. Responses returned by April 1 at the latest

ROUND 2: MARCH 19

Candidates applying by the Round 2 deadline will be considered for admittance and partial merit-based scholarship provided space remains available. All applicants are automatically considered for partial merit-based scholarship by submitting their admission application. Responses returned by June 1 at the latest

ROlling deadlines

Programs in which space remains available will accept applications on a rolling basis. Candidates are automatically considered for partial merit-based scholarship by submitting their admission application. 

Application Procedures