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The CFA Graduate Student Experience

The Leader in Online Music and Fine Arts Degrees

The quality and excellence of a Boston University College of Fine Arts degree and the convenience of online learning.

BU was the first to pilot an online graduate degree program in music and continues to push the limits of innovation in the field with offerings in visuals arts and music. Learn more about CFA's online degrees, courses, and programs.

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Non-Degree Courses

Interested in exploring the arts in an academic setting? Are you considering a graduate degree in the arts but want to test drive a course or learning modality? Do you need additional credits or professional development opportunities to advance your career? Is there a prerequisite you need to check off your list before applying to graduate school?

Boston University College of Fine Arts (CFA) offers online and on-campus graduate courses throughout the year. CFA welcomes professional artists, students who recently completed their undergraduate education, and mid-career professionals from other disciplines to explore course offerings and non-degree enrollment.

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Upcoming CFA Events

There's always something going on at the College of Fine Arts! Check out all upcoming concerts, productions, exhibitions, lectures, and community events.

Theatre Arts

Celebrating Accessibility in the Arts

Day: Tuesday Mar 19th Time: 6:30pm WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Ave.
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series and Multiple Formats Keynote Speaker: Ashley James

Day: Thursday Mar 21st Time: 7:00pm FLR, 808 Commonwealth Ave
Arts Music

Richmond Piano Competition Winner Concert

Day: Thursday Mar 21st Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue
Visual Arts

Multiple Formats: Contemporary Art Book Symposium

Day: Friday Mar 22nd Time: 11:00am - 5:30pm FLR, 808 Commonwealth Ave
Visual Arts

Multiple Formats: Contemporary Art Book Fair

Day: Saturday Mar 23rd Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm 808 Gallery
Arts Music Ensembles

Beethoven Institute: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

Day: Wednesday Mar 27th Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Tsai Performance Center
Visual Arts

2024 MFA Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition

Day: Tuesday Apr 2nd Time: 9:00am - 8:30pm Commonwealth Gallery
Visual Arts

2024 MFA Graphic Design, Print Media & Photography Thesis Exhibitions

Day: Tuesday Apr 2nd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm 808 Gallery