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.
At BU, Student-Made Gives Young Entrepreneurs a Place to Grow
From crocheted animals to custom rings, student creators are gaining visibility and support through an Innovate@BU initiative
Digital Creators Are a Growth Industry. BU Alums Are Some of the Most Successful
Bostonia caught up with four Terrier creators, including CFA alum Julian Shapiro-Barnum (CFA'21), the host of Recess Therapy
The “Hidden Figure” Bringing Hollywood Scripts to Life
For more than 40 years, alum Wynn Thomas (CFA'75) has created the look for films such as Malcolm X, A Beautiful Mind, and Hidden Figures. This fall, he was recognized with an honorary Oscar
A Hard Knock Life? BU Alum Designers Find Joy in Bringing Annie to Wheelock Family Theatre
Annie runs at Wheelock Family Theatre through December 21
BU School of Music’s Douglas Sumi and Steven Weigt Promoted to Senior Lecturer
BU President Melissa L. Gilliam and BU Provost Gloria Waters recognize the promotions of faculty members on the Charles River campus during the 2024-2025 academic year
New 808 Gallery Exhibition Showcases Faculty, Alumni Artwork
First shown at the 2024 Venice Biennale, Hidden in the Layers, the monthlong exhibition, celebrates BU-affiliated printmakers and photographers
Boston University Tanglewood Institute to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
BUTI director Nicole Wendl on the impacts of the institute’s long history, what lies ahead
Beyond the Classroom: Jongha Kim (CFA’27)
In summer 2025, BU undergraduate sculpture major Jongha "Roki" Kim (CFA'27) took his talents to Seoul, South Korea, to showcase his work at the 2025 Preview Seongsu Art Fair
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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.