School of Visual Arts - SVA MFA Fine Arts Program

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REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.

All Graduate applicants to the Fall 2008 semester are required to complete the Online Application Form » and submit the nonrefundable $80 application fee. (Note: The online application is not officially submitted until valid credit card information has been supplied. Upon completion of this, an online confirmation is sent. We strongly recommend that applicants print this out and keep it with their records.)

Official transcripts from each college or university attended. Transcripts From Foreign Institutions » must be officially translated into English and U.S. grading equivalencies.

Three letters of recommendation from instructors or practicing professionals. Letters should be written on school or company letterhead and returned to the applicant in a sealed envelope with the recommender's signature across the seal. (Note: SVA does not provide applicants with letter of recommendation forms.)

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Statement of purpose (250-500 words) describing the applicant's reason for pursuing graduate study.

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Personal interviews will not be scheduled.

Proof of English Proficiency » (required of applicants whose primary language is not English)

Nonimmigrant alien applicants are required to submit Documentation Of Sufficient Financial Resources » to attend SVA.



All required application materials must be received "together in one package" by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Applicants who need confirmation of the receipt of materials should mail documents by a trackable means.

All materials should be sent together to:
Office of Graduate Admissions School of Visual Arts 209 East 23 Street New York, NY 10010-3994
Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed. After February 1, 2009, all applications to the Fall 2009 semester will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as space remains available in the program.

Applicants will receive an admissions decision in writing by April 1, 2009. The College does not disclose admissions decisions via phone, fax or e-mail.

Note: All application materials become the property of the School of Visual Arts and will not be returned.



MFA FINE ARTS TUITION AND EXPENSES:
The tuition fee for the academic year 2008-2009 for the Fine Arts program is $13,060 (per semester) . Click Here For a Full Schedule Of Tuition and Fees »

Note: Tuition includes registration, student activities, technology, student accident insurance, locker rental, library, and buildings and grounds.

GRADUATE TOURS:

We strongly encourage applicants to visit the SVA MFA Fine Arts department prior to submitting their application materials. Visits should be arranged by contacting the department directly.