How to Apply

Application deadline is May 15th, 2013. Please go here to apply to VASI.

The application to VASI includes the following:

$75 application fee, made payable to Boston University
A brief essay that addresses why you want to attend VASI, what you’re hoping to learn this summer, and your interests and experience in the arts.
One letter of recommendation. The recommendation should be from someone who has supervised you in art-related activities or in other academic work.
Unfortunately, applications for VASI scholarships for Summer 2013 are now closed. For more information on scholarships, please see the Tuition page.

The address to mail your application fee, letter of recommendation, and optional portfolio to is:

Boston University School of Visual Arts
Visual Arts Summer Institute
855 Commonwealth Ave Room 552
Boston, MA 02215

We cannot evaluate your application until we have received all of these items.

Contact Us

We love to chat with students and parents about VASI!

Have any questions about the program? Get in touch at visuarts@bu.edu or 617 353 3371.

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