Graduate Admissions
California College of the Arts’ graduate students comprise a highly motivated group of artists. Our graduate students are committed to making art that matters in myriad artistic forms within the following CCA graduate programs:
- Architecture (MArch)
- Curatorial Practice (MA)
- Design (MFA)
- MBA in Design Strategy
- Fine Arts (MFA)
- Visual and Critical Studies (MA)
- Writing (MFA)
We welcome your interest in our programs and encourage you to use the website to familiarize yourself with the college, and in particular with the graduate program–specific application requirements that are listed on each program's application page.
CCA’s renowned and award-winning faculty—along with visiting international artists, designers, writers, and architects—enhances the graduate programs with an interdisciplinary rigor that is focused on our students’ creative research and their professional development.
Each year graduate program faculty committees select graduate applicants. Graduate committees admit students who demonstrate a high level of commitment to their field and are open to the strong exchange of ideas.
For questions about CCA’s graduate programs, campus visits, or the application process, call 800.447.1ART or email us.
Be sure to check out the important dates page, as well as the admissions resources for helpful information to plan well.
Apply Online
Important Dates
- October 11, 2008: CCA hosts the 2008 Western Graduate Portfolio Day
- January 15, 2009: fall 2009 application deadline
International Graduate Applicants
International students should review CCA's admission requirements before applying to a graduate program.