Admission to The School of Art requires preparation and lead time. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a diploma from a four-year accredited art school is standard for admission.
Admission to Yale’s MFA program is for the fall semester only, annually. Preliminary admission decisions and finalist notification will be sent in early February. Offers of admission are sent in early March.
DEADLINE: The application for academic year 2025-2026 will open in October 2024. Take time to prepare, review, and revise application materials, get familiar with the system, and request letters and transcripts with lead time. The application will be due January 8, 2025 at 11:59PM.
An application to the School of Art requires forethought and planning. Follow all instructions carefully to ensure that your application is viewed to your best advantage.
Instruction for all Graduate Applicants:
Submit the required material to complete your admission.
Application status and receipt of documents can be checked within the portal at the application link after your application has been submitted.
The undergraduate admissions process is handled entirely through Yale College.