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Graduate Admissions

Although the fall 2009 graduate application deadline has passed (January 15), only applications to the MFA in Writing Program are still being considered. These applications are being reviewed on a space-available basis, which may take up to two months or longer for faculty review.

Listed below are the application guidelines and procedures for each of CCA's seven graduate programs. Please take a moment and review the application process for an intended program before submitting an application. (Again, only applications to the MFA in Writing Program are currently being accepted.)

  • Architecture (MArch)
  • Curatorial Practice (MA)
  • Design (MFA)
  • Fine Arts (MFA)
  • MBA in Design Strategy
  • Visual & Critical Studies (MA)
  • Writing (MFA)

The college's graduate students are a highly motivated group of artists, designers, architects, and writers who are committed to making innovative practices that matter beyond the classroom and studio.

CCA’s renowned and award-winning faculty, including visiting international artists, designers, writers, and architects, enhance the graduate programs with an interdisciplinary rigor that is focused on students’ creative research and their professional development.

Each year graduate program faculty committees select the entering graduate class. These committees admit students who demonstrate a high level of commitment to their field and are open to the strong exchange of ideas.

We welcome your interest in our programs and encourage you to use the website to familiarize yourself with the college. Be sure to visit each of the seven graduate program web pages (listed at right) where you can review courses, curricula, faculty, visiting artists, lecture series, and much more.

For questions about CCA’s graduate programs, campus visits, or the application process, call 800.447.1ART or email the Admissions Office.

Be sure to check out the important dates page, as well as the admissions resources for additional helpful information.

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Review the international graduate requirements first. Then read the application requirements page for your intended graduate program (listed on this page).


Graduate Programs
  • Architecture (MArch)
  • Curatorial Practice (MA)
  • Design (MFA)
  • Fine Arts (MFA)
  • MBA in Design Strategy
  • Visual and Critical Studies (MA)
  • Writing (MFA)
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