Graduate Admissions

Apply for your M.A. or M.F.A.

The School of Art at Kent State University provides abundant opportunities for graduate students to advance their skills in all areas of visual art, offering degrees in Art Education, Art History and Studio Art.  Learn more about our graduate programs here.

Please read application requirements before starting your application process.

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Fall Admission: February 2

Art Education Fall Deadline: April 15

Spring Admission: September 15

Applications must be complete by these dates to be considered for graduate assistantships.  Applications for the School of Art graduate programs are accepted on a rolling basis.  Priority is given to applicants who meet the above deadlines.  Applications received after the deadlines are accepted as space allows at the discretion of the graduate faculty. 

Graduate assistantships in Art Education and Art History will remain open as space allows. For information concerning graduate assistantships, contact individual program coordinators listed below. 

 International applications completed after the deadline will not be reviewed. Due to the time constraints of the immigration process, International applicants must meet application deadlines.