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Student attendees will have the opportunity to virtually attend an individual department session hosted by each department, including additional drop-in general Q&A sessions with Admissions and Center for DEI. Please select from the individual Department Breakout Sessions below.
Veterans can earn an art and design degree at ArtCenter with personalized admissions guidance, financial aid support, and campus resources. Explore our career-driven programs and succeed as a creative leader.
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Special Nondegree Student Status ArtCenter occasionally admits students to its Special Status program. The program is intended for students who have had significant work and educational experience. These students are allowed to attend ArtCenter classes for up to three terms on a nondegree basis. Th...
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Pursue a graduate degree at ArtCenter College of Design. Explore MFA, MS, and MDes programs in art, design, and innovation, including dual-degree options. Learn about application steps, portfolio reviews, tuition, and financial aid.
How to Apply 1. Familiarize yourself with our Programs of Study At ArtCenter, we offer a specialized education that places students in intensive studio classes specific to their major from their first term of study. We require that students choose a major when they apply and that they submit a por...
Choose from a variety of virtual and on-campus tours and sessions for undergraduate and graduate programs. Review the options below and register today. Undergraduate Tours & Sessions (BFA/BS) Learn about ArtCenter's undergraduate programs through tours, sessions, and workshops tailored to yo...
How to Apply 1. Familiarize yourself with our Programs of Study ArtCenter offers ten distinct graduate degree programs. It is important to understand our programs of study and how they align with your creative ambitions. 2. Review the application and program requirements Admission to each o...
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MFA Degrees at ArtCenter ArtCenter’s MFA programs provide artists and designers an opportunity to refine their craft within a professional context across a variety of disciplines. From fine artists and graphic designers to filmmakers and design innovators, our four MFA programs are preparing...
Learn about ArtCenter's transfer credit policies for graduate students, including studio credit evaluation and eligibility for graduate-level coursework.
Learn about decision notifications and next steps after acceptance, including financial aid, tuition deposits, housing, and the ArtCenter student portal. Tailored information for graduate and online MDes students included.
ArtCenter’s renowned graduate programs offer designers and artists exceptional opportunities to create unique and personal career and life paths—all within the dynamic social, cultural and intellectual context of Southern California. Art (MFA) Discover the freedom, support and expe...
Find everything you need to know about transferring to ArtCenter, including application steps, credit evaluation, and next steps after acceptance.
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Begin your creative career at ArtCenter. Learn about undergraduate and graduate admissions, application requirements, portfolio guidelines, and financial aid options.
Get the details on decision notifications and next steps after acceptance, including financial aid, tuition deposits, housing, and accessing the student portal.
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ArtCenter's Graduate Programs offer four specialized paths through which our students develop their professional expertise as industrial designers, with each Master of Science (MS) curriculum providing its own unique conceptual and applied approach to design thinking and making. Apply now!
Learn how ArtCenter College of Design's Entertainment Design, Film, and Illustration programs have shaped the the entertainment industry. Discover how you can turn your passion into a profession alongside top talent in animation, games, and film.
ArtCenter will be hosting Los Angeles National Portfolio Day on Sunday, November 12th from 12-4pm at our Hillside Campus.
Understand the steps to return to ArtCenter after a break. Review re-entry and readmission requirements, portfolio guidelines, and important deadlines.