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Master of Fine Arts
Two official copies of a baccalaureate transcript from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.00 cumulative average in the major. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is preferred, but a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in art studio will be considered if the degree program included a minimum of 40 credits in art studio, with a concentration in the major field of specialization.

Three letters of reference from former art teachers or other professionals in the field familiar with the candidate's qualifications (two from the undergraduate institution) supporting the candidate's ability to do graduate work.

Portfolio and/or slides of work. A minimum of 15 separate examples should be shown, the majority of which must be in the major field to which application is made. Slides should be labeled with name, medium, approximate size, and date. All material submitted should be identified with the title of the major field of application. The portfolio and/or slides should be sent directly to the Graduate Faculty Selection Committee, Art Studio Department. All other items in the application procedure should be sent to the Graduate School. The deadline for receipt of all admissions materials is March 15. Generally, students are accepted for the fall semester. Exceptions to deadlines and matriculation will be reviewed in particular studio areas.

For more information, please visit the Graduate School Web site.

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