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Admissions at a Glance

Deadlines
Fall priority admission: February 1*
Spring or Summer admission
No
Required materials
Application form and fee
Statement of purpose
Transcripts
2 letters of recommendation
Resume
Portfolio**
Interview***
Learn more about additional requirements for international students

How to Apply  Request Info  Tuition & Funding

*Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis.
**Portfolio Submission: Please limit your portfolio to 20 images and submit to Slideroom (starting February 1). Instructions for the formatting of materials are provided at the Slideroom website. A $10 fee will be collected by Slideroom for the uploading of your portfolio materials.
***Faculty will contact applicants for interviews after initial review.

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