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.
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
School of Visual Arts MFA Thesis Exhibitions Open
Five graduating master’s students talk about their work
BU School of Theatre Stages The Oresteia at Booth Theatre
Based on Aeschylus' trilogy, Ellen McLaughlin's sleek adaptation with a modern resonance runs April 17 - 26, 2026
CFA Names 2026 Recipients of the Esther B. and Albert S. Kahn Awards
The annual BU College of Fine Arts event honors students’ artistic excellence, with awards helping to boost their careers after graduation
Charlotte’s Web Closes Out 2025-2026 Wheelock Family Theatre Season
6,000 schoolchildren expected to attend performances of stage adaptation of E.B. White’s beloved children’s story
BU Wheelock Forum Explores AI in Education
The event, attended by approximately 250 people—including educators, administrators, and scholars—featured CFA professors James Grady and Clay Hopper
Boston University School of Visual Arts Unveils 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibitions Celebrating Emerging Artists
The 2026 MFA Thesis season showcases the works of graduating students in BU’s Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, Print Media & Photography, and Visual Narrative graduate programs
Do it for CFA: Save the Date for Giving Day 2026
Join us on Wednesday, April 8, to support the arts at Boston University
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.