Applicants & Admitted Students

Who are we?

Three Schools. In one College. In one top-tier University. Intimate arts school.
World-class research institution. A diverse community of creators, advocates, change-makers.
It's hard to sum up in words what makes CFA so special. Let us introduce ourselves to you.

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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 visual arts and music. Learn more about CFA's online degrees, courses, and programs.

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Visit BU College of Fine Arts

With programs in Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, Boston University College of Fine Arts offers a wide array of pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as a range of online degrees and certificates.

What is CFA? It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens here.

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Let's Be Social

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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.

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.

Recent Alumni Exhibition

Day: Thursday Sep 21st Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm The 808 Gallery Fuller Building, 808 Commonwealth Avenue
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Visual Arts Music Alumni

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Day: Thursday Sep 21st Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Recent Alumni Exhibition

Day: Friday Sep 22nd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm The 808 Gallery Fuller Building, 808 Commonwealth Avenue
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Arts Music Ensembles

Boston University Symphony Orchestra

Day: Friday Sep 22nd Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tsai Performance Center
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Theatre Performance

Like Flies

Day: Friday Sep 22nd Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm CFA, 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
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Recent Alumni Exhibition

Day: Saturday Sep 23rd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm The 808 Gallery Fuller Building, 808 Commonwealth Avenue
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Theatre Performance

Like Flies

Day: Saturday Sep 23rd Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm CFA, 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
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Theatre Performance

Priscilla

Day: Saturday Sep 23rd Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre
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