Applying to these Art & Design / Art Studio Programs
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Get Started – Begins Each Fall Term
Application Deadlines
- Priority Application Deadline: April 15. Admission is competitive and completed applications received by this date will be reviewed as a group.
- Standard Application Deadline: June 15. If the cohort is not filled with the initial review of priority applications, additional applications will be considered on a space available basis. Please contact the Program Coordinator for guidance if you intend to apply after the Priority Deadline. Applications received after the Priority Deadline will be reviewed as they are received.
Students who are admitted by June 1 will be able to apply for full consideration for UNC scholarships. Those accepted after that date will still be able to apply for UNC scholarships but some scholarships may have already been awarded.
Application Process
Thank you for your interest in this UNC graduate program! You will complete the UNC Graduate School application and then submit additional materials. Please review the Eligibility section of the Program Summary page prior to application.
U.S. applicants (outside of Colorado) for online programs: please be sure to check your eligibility by state of residence.
Step 1 – Apply
Apply to the UNC Graduate School. You will start a "UNC Graduate School Application." The following bullets will support you as you complete the application and material submission process.
On the application, you will choose one of the following programs:
- Art and Design (M.A.)
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Art Studio Graduate Certificate
Request 1 academic or professional letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to your academic potential and abilities. You will be asked to supply contact information for your recommender in the application.
International applicants: please visit the International Students Admission Requirements page for information about additional requirements.
If you are unable to complete your application in one session, you can log back in to your application later to complete it. The application fee process will appear once you submit your application.
Step 2 – Submit Transcripts & Supplemental Items
You will then continue in the system (or log into the Admissions Portal) to complete the following:
All applicants will need to request one official transcript from each regionally accredited college or university where a bachelor's degree or higher was earned (or is in progress). Some applicants may need to provide additional transcripts. Situations that require this are listed on the Graduate School website (choose Domestic or International). Directions for having your official transcript(s) sent are listed in the Application Portal.
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Statement of Goals: Statement of 1,000 words or less that outlines the reasons for pursuing advanced studies in art. This will also serve an example of the applicant’s written communication ability.
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Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
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Portfolio: portfolio of no less than 10 different pieces of current work in the proposed area of study submitted as digitized images in a format which will open on either a Mac or PC (PowerPoint, jpeg, pdf, etc.).
The application portal will also show you which of your recommendations have been completed.
GRE scores are NOT required for this program.
Once you apply to the UNC Graduate School and your application packet is complete, your application will be reviewed by the graduate school then sent to the faculty/program for an admission decision. The timing of the admission decision depends on each individual program’s deadline and review process.
