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.
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.
CFA's Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
How I Made This: Jacob Whitchurch (CFA’26)
The MM Composition major is expanding his understanding of what it means to be an orchestral composer. Geese are involved
CFA’s Spring 2025 Highlights
CFA's vibrant spring semester featured memorable performances, exhibitions, productions, and events engaging the BU community and beyond
It’s “Prom Season” at Wheelock Family Theatre
Exuberant, funny musical about a high school student who wants to invite her girlfriend to the prom packs an important message
23 Charles River Campus Faculty Promoted to Full Professor
CFA faculty promoted to the rank of full professor in 2025 are Karin Hendricks, CFA professor of music education, and Jason Yust, CFA professor of music theory
“Empathy Is Essential,” BU Commencement Speaker Emily Deschanel Tells 2025 Graduates
Addressing the largest University Commencement crowd in 30 years, Deschanel (CFA’98, Hon.'25), delivered a lighthearted, but heartfelt exhortation to the Class of 2025.
How I Made This: Raquel Philippe (CFA’26)
MFA Painting major Raquel Philippe paints childhood memories of home—both her own, and those of her Haitian parents.
CFA Selects Art Education Major Amira Sheikh as the 2025 CFA Convocation Student Speaker
Master of Arts in Art Education major Amira Sheikh (CFA'25) will address the Class of 2025 at CFA’s Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 17.
Fashion Social Networking App Wins at Spring 2025 Spark! Demo Day
BU’s biannual Experiential Learning Expo showcases dozens of entrepreneurial projects, including those of CFA students
CFA In The Media
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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.