Graduate Programs

Master of Fine Arts, Studio Art (M.F.A.)

Admission Requirements

1. Application Deadline: Nov 1(Spring), Feb 1(Fall)
2. A baccalaureate degree, preferably in art.
3. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 for full admission, 2.50 for conditional admission, or 2.50 for provisional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
4. For international students whose native language is not English, English competency must be certified by the achievement of a minimum of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Send the following admission materials to the Graduate School Office, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252:

• A letter of intent: statement of your objectives.
• A current resume.
• Two narrative letters of recommendation (Hard copies or online recommendations are accepted – hard copies must attach personal assessment form.)
• A slide portfolio of work: 20 labeled 35mm color transparencies enclosed in a plastic slide sheet or an equivalent CD.

The application deadline is February 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission.