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 MusicTheatre, and Visual Arts, Boston University College of Fine Arts offers a wide array of undergraduate degrees.

What is CFA? It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens here.

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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. It's hard to sum up in words what makes CFA so special. Let us introduce ourselves to you.

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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 BU Arts Initiative

Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition

Day: Wednesday Dec 4th Time: All Day BUAI Exhibition Wall
Arts BU Art Galleries BU Arts Central

1998: Works by Laurie Simmons

Day: Wednesday Dec 4th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
Arts Music

Richmond Piano Competition Winner's Recital

Day: Wednesday Dec 4th Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Tsai Performance Center
Arts BU Arts Initiative

Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition

Day: Thursday Dec 5th Time: All Day BUAI Exhibition Wall
Arts BU Art Galleries BU Arts Central

1998: Works by Laurie Simmons

Day: Thursday Dec 5th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
Theatre Arts

The Rink

Day: Thursday Dec 5th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre
Arts BU Arts Initiative

Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition

Day: Friday Dec 6th Time: All Day BUAI Exhibition Wall
Arts BU Art Galleries BU Arts Central

1998: Works by Laurie Simmons

Day: Friday Dec 6th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
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