Office of Admissions

Art, MFA

Step 1:
Submit to the University:

California State University application electronically at CSUMentor along with the $55 application fee.

Step 2:
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended
   Note:
   • Please do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
   • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance
   • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
2. GRE scores (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
3. TOEFL score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3:
Submit to the Department:

1. School of Art, Design and Art History application form (available at www.sdsu.edu/art)
2. Statement of purpose addressing your professional goals and reasons for selecting the School of Art, Design and Art History at SDSU for your pursuit of these goals
3. Artist statement which describes the nature or content of the work shown in the portfolio
4. Slide portfolio of 20 slides (unless other options are given in the instructions for a specific discipline), label all slides clearly with your name and slide number
5. Typed slide information sheet with titles, dimensions, media and dates, numbered to match slides
6. Two letters of recommendation from art instructors (or others) who are able to comment on your artistic potential in the area of specialization (letters can be sent separately or included with your application in sealed and signed envelopes)
7. Any other materials required specifically in the instructions by your chosen discipline
8. Return envelope with sufficient postage for the return of your portfolio

Fall Deadline
Domestic Applicants: February 1
International Applicants: February 1

Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants: closed
International Applicants: closed