Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (M.F.A.) Admission
Admission requirements include:
- A $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Official transcripts of academic work electronically or via mail. A bachelor's degree (with an undergraduate major in art) from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent experience is required.
- A completed graduate admission application form.
- Via the online application, the following is required:
- name and contact info for three current references
- CV of experience
- artist's statement to include artistic goals for the period of study
- Submit via the portfolio link in the online application a portfolio of selected works.
- In addition to the program admission requirements, all international student applicants must meet the JU admissions requirements as outlined under "International Students."
- Admission Process - The admissions process is highly selective. For low-residency acceptance, applicants must be mature working artists.
All application materials should be submitted online in the application links or mailed to:
Transfer of Credit - Transfer of credit will not be allowed in the graduate curriculum.
Admission to Candidacy - A student may be admitted to candidacy for the degree only if all admissions materials have been filed with the Office of Admission. All application materials must be submitted by March 31st for the summer semester beginning in June of the same year.