Get the details on decision notifications and next steps after acceptance, including financial aid, tuition deposits, housing, and accessing the student portal.
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.
Find everything you need to know about transferring to ArtCenter, including application steps, credit evaluation, and next steps after acceptance.
Understand the steps to return to ArtCenter after a break. Review re-entry and readmission requirements, portfolio guidelines, and important deadlines.
Tuition can be paid in a single payment or an installment plan.
There are four methods by which you can submit your portfolio. Read the details on each format, and choose only one. Do not submit work via multiple formats.
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.
Explore student loan options to help finance your ArtCenter education. Learn about federal and private loans, and make informed borrowing decisions for your future.
Application Requirements The decision to attend graduate school is a pivotal step toward personal, creative and professional growth. To better inform your choice, we encourage you to visit our campuses and become familiar with the work of our alumni and faculty. Our Admissions counselors will guid...
Learn about the technology required by each undergraduate program at ArtCenter.
Learn about the technology required by each graduate program at ArtCenter.
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...
Requirements By Major If you would like to connect with a the Director of Graduate Admissions for a portfolio feedback, please consider Scheduling an Appointment early on in the application process to ensure you are crafting a portfolio which meets the specific major requirements as outlined below....
Important Dates All of ArtCenter’s graduate programs accept applicants for the Fall Term only. Key Dates for Graduate Admissions Application Opens August 1 Priority Application Deadline January 15 Application Decisions Published through Spring (no later than early Apr...
ArtCenter's interdisciplinary programs prepare you to thrive at the intersection of design, technology and social innovation.
Application Requirements 1. A Fully Completed Application Applications can be completed online here. When you fill out the application online, you will also be able to upload many of the requirements listed below, like your transcripts, portfolio and essays. Apply Now 2. Application Fee A nonre...
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.
Our PLUS Loan Calculator makes it easy to calculate your federal PLUS loan costs. Designed for parents of undergraduates and graduate students, it helps estimate payments based on current interest rates and loan terms.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) information for ArtCenter students.
There are four methods by which you can submit your portfolio. Read the details on each format, and choose only one. Do not submit work via multiple formats.
Learn about ArtCenter's transfer credit policies for graduate students, including studio credit evaluation and eligibility for graduate-level coursework.
Stay informed about important dates and deadlines for ArtCenter undergraduate admissions, including rolling admission policies and scholarship opportunities.
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, and signed into law on March 11, 2021, in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of your application to certain majors, ArtCenter requires a video essay where you can share the story behind one of your works that is related to your intended major.
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...