Non-discrimination policy

Veterans

CalArts is approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons under Title 38, US Code. Counseling for veterans is available in the Office of the Registrar. Arrangements should be made during the summer to file transfer forms and to initiate claims for the fall semester.

Graduate applicants

Completion of an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution is required for admission to the MFA and MA degree programs at CalArts.

While a graduate applicant with a bachelor's degree will be considered for MFA admission, the faculty admission committee may make a decision to admit at the under-graduate level instead or it may admit at the graduate level on condition that the student stay more than the usual length of time to obtain the degree.

Undergraduate applicants

High School Students

Graduation from an accredited secondary school or its CalArts approved equivalent is required to enter and graduate from the undergraduate certificate or the BFA program. Equivalence may be established by completing the General Educational Development examination or a comparable regional test. High School students may send interim transcripts sent during the admissions process but must arrange for final transcripts to be sent upon graduation.

Admission Policies

CalArts welcomes applications for admission from any individual engaged in visual, performing or literary arts. The main criterion for admission is artistic merit, as assessed by the faculty of the individual programs. Other important considerations include the applicant’s school records, recommendations and artist’s statement.