Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (M.F.A.) Admission

Admission requirements include:

  • A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
  • Submit your official transcripts of academic work electonicly or via mail. A bachelor's degree (with an undergraduate major in art) from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent experience is required.
  • Completed online graduate admission application.
  • Via the online application, the following is required:
    • Name and contact info for three (3) current references
    • Curriculum vitae of experience
    • Artist's Statement to include artistic goals for the period of study
  • Submit via the portfolio link in the online application a portfolio of selected works.
  • In addition to the program admission requirements, all international student applicants must meet the JU admissions requirements as outlined under "International Students."
  • Admission Process - The admissions process is highly selective. For low-residency acceptance, applicants must be mature working artists.

Transfer of Credit - Transfer of credit will not be allowed in the graduate curriculum.

Admission to Candidacy - A student may be admitted to candidacy for the degree only if all admissions materials have been filed with the Office of Admission. All application materials must be submitted by March 31 for the summer semester beginning in June of the same year.

All application materials should be submitted online in the application links or mailed to:

  • Graduate Admissions

    Jacksonville University

    2800 University Boulevard North

    Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394