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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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.

Theatre Arts

Celebrating Accessibility in the Arts

Day: Tuesday Mar 19th Time: 6:30pm WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Ave.
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series and Multiple Formats Keynote Speaker: Ashley James

Day: Thursday Mar 21st Time: 7:00pm FLR, 808 Commonwealth Ave
Arts Music

Richmond Piano Competition Winner Concert

Day: Thursday Mar 21st Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Tsai Performance Center
Visual Arts

Multiple Formats: Contemporary Art Book Symposium

Day: Friday Mar 22nd Time: 11:00am - 5:30pm FLR, 808 Commonwealth Ave
Visual Arts

Multiple Formats: Contemporary Art Book Fair

Day: Saturday Mar 23rd Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm 808 Gallery
Visual Arts

2024 MFA Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition

Day: Tuesday Apr 2nd Time: 9:00am - 8:30pm Commonwealth Gallery
Visual Arts

2024 MFA Graphic Design, Print Media & Photography Thesis Exhibitions

Day: Tuesday Apr 2nd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm 808 Gallery
Visual Arts

2024 MFA Painting Thesis Exhibition

Day: Tuesday Apr 2nd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
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