School of Art and Design Admissions

Painting Students Ellie Pratt, Cora Eastman, and Maya Hairston-Chase completing a mural for the Biology Department in Ross Hall.

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Make work that is unmistakably yours.

Develop your creative voice through hands-on studio experiences, close faculty mentorship, and opportunities to exhibit and share your work. 

Whether you want to become an artist, designer, educator, or creative professional, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï will help you build the skills, confidence, and experience to move your work forward. 

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Undergraduate Students

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Explore bachelor’s degrees in Art Education, Graphic Design and Studio Art. No portfolio is required for undergraduate admission, so you can begin your path by applying directly to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. 

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Graduate Students

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Advance your studio practice through the mostly online Master of Arts in Art and Design or Studio Art Graduate Certificate. Both programs combine flexible online study with focused, in-person summer studio experiences. 

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Ceramic artwork sitting on tree stump pedestals on view at the 2026 MA Thesis Exhibition at the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Ruyle Gallery.

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