Undergraduate Admissions Requirements By School
Undergraduate applicants to BU College of Fine Arts follow the process outlined by BU Admissions. In addition, our three Schools require auditions and portfolio submissions for various programs.
Applying to BU College of Fine Arts
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Undergraduate applicants to BU College of Fine Arts School of Music, School of Theatre, and School of Visual Arts apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and must meet the standards of admission to Boston University.
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With programs in Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, Boston University College of Fine Arts offers a wide array of undergraduate degrees.
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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.
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
Acclaimed Composer and Conductor Matthew Aucoin Prepares a New Generation of Musicians at Boston University
One of opera and classical music’s brightest stars has joined CFA’s School of Music as a visiting professor
From Sinners to Hamnet to BU’s Nominees, This Year’s Oscar Race Could Offer Lots of Surprises
CFA’s Harvey Young and COM’s Debbie Danielpour offer predictions on who will win and who got snubbed ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards Ceremony
Boston University Tanglewood Institute Turns 60
This August 2026, BUTI is celebrating six decades of artistry…and everyone is invited!
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.
Turandot: Past, Present and Future
Medea
BIND Ensemble
BU Center for New Music: Ensemble L’Itinéraire
Boston University at Symphony Hall
Kahn Career Entry Awards
Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Zoe Pettijohn Schade
Boston University Baroque Orchestra
CFA In The Media
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