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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.

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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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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.

Arts Music Ensembles

Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Boston University Wind Ensemble, and Boston University Symphonic Chorus

Day: Saturday Apr 1st Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
Theatre Arts Performance

Going Down

Day: Saturday Apr 1st Time: 10:00pm - 11:00pm CFA 354 David Copeland Blackbox Theatre
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Mary Lum

Day: Tuesday Apr 4th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Room 410, 808 Commonwealth Ave.
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

BU CFA: 2023 MFA Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition School of Visual Arts

Day: Thursday Apr 6th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm FLR, 808 Commonwealth Ave (808 Gallery)
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

BU CFA: 2023 MFA Painting & Sculpture Thesis Exhibition School of Visual Arts

Day: Thursday Apr 6th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm CFA, 855 Commonwealth Ave (Stone Gallery)
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

BU CFA: 2023 MFA Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition School of Visual Arts

Day: Friday Apr 7th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm FLR, 808 Commonwealth Ave (808 Gallery)
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

BU CFA: 2023 MFA Painting & Sculpture Thesis Exhibition School of Visual Arts

Day: Friday Apr 7th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm CFA, 855 Commonwealth Ave (Stone Gallery)
Theatre Performance

Nina Variations

Day: Friday Apr 7th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm CFA 356, "Jewels 2" Juliane Ethel Leilani Miller Studio Theatre