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.
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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.
These Two BU Alums Could Take Home a Tony Award Sunday Night
Actor Tala Ashe (CFA'06) and lighting designer Scott Zielinski (CFA'87) are first-time nominees
BU Art Galleries Announces Summer 2025 Exhibitions
Cross-institutional creativity and multimedia works illuminate BU Art Galleries' Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery and 808 Gallery windows this summer
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.
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.
Boston Young Contemporaries 2025 Exhibition
Boston Young Contemporaries 2025 Exhibition
CFA In The Media
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