Applicants & Admitted Students
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.
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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CFA's Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
Boston University School of Theatre presents Showcase 2026
The annual showcase, based in Boston and New York City, serves as a celebration of the graduating class and the group’s formal introduction to the professional theatre community
BFA Thesis Exhibition Highlights Dazzling Work by Graduating Seniors in School of Visual Arts
Four painting, sculpture, printmaking, and graphic design students talk about their projects. The show is on view at 808 Gallery through May 9
Boston University Graphic Design Program Earns Graphic Design USA Accolades
BU Assistant Professor Mary Yang named GDUSA 2026 Person to Watch; Three students recognized; Program listed among Top Design Schools
Disney Producer and Academy Award Winner Roy Conli Named 2026 CFA Convocation Speaker
Long-time producer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, with credits that include The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Big Hero 6, Roy Conli (CFA'87) will address the Class of 2026 at CFA's Convocation on Saturday, May 16
Boston University School of Visual Arts Announces 2026 BFA/BA Thesis Exhibitions
The 2026 BFA/BA thesis shows celebrate the works of 40 graduating students across BU’s undergraduate programs in Painting, Graphic Design, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Art
Harvey Young Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
CFA dean will step down from the role July 1 and take a yearlong sabbatical to work on a book project supported by the fellowship, then return to the CFA faculty
CFA’s 2026 Kahn Award Winner and Finalists Plan to Use Their Prize Money to Make an Impact
Top prize of $20,000 goes to pianist Carlo Balmoria (CFA’26)
2026 Guggenheim Fellowship Awarded to Dean Harvey Young
Now, in the program’s 101st year, the Boston University scholar received the honor for theatre arts & performance studies
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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.