How to Apply
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1. Sign up for a Free Application
On our application portal to submit and manage your free application. You can start the process now before you have all the required materials ready.
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2. Prepare an Essay and Portfolio
Download the essay prompt and prepare your portfolio following the guidelines.
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3. Submit your Application
Along with your application you will need to send an official final transcript. If currently enrolled, official in-progress transcripts may be sent.
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Student Work
Events
Featured Event
BFA Fine Arts Exhibition 2025
Opening Reception: May 1st, 6pm – 9pm
May 1st – May 25th, 2025
Laguna College of Art + Design’s (LCAD) undergraduate Fine Arts department is thrilled to showcase the outstanding talents of its senior BFA students with the 2024 BFA Fine Arts Exhibition.
Featured Event
Memories of Now:
LCAD MFA Exhibition
Opening Reception
May 16th, 2025
5:30pm – 9:30pm
Laguna College of Art + Design, in partnership with Laguna Art Museum, is proud to present Reflections of Resilience, an exhibition featuring artwork by the 2024 LCAD Master of Fine Art graduates.
Featured Event
Community Education
Our Community Ed programs offer short-term, not–for–credit classes and drop-in workshops designed for personal development.
Featured Event
50th Annual Color It Orange Exhibition
Opening Reception:
April 3rd, 2025
6pm – 9pm
Exhibition Dates:
April 3rd – April 18th, 2025
Laguna College of Art + Design is proud to present the 49th Annual COLOR IT ORANGE exhibition showcasing a collection of original works from across Orange County high school students.
Featured Event
CreativityFlow Speaker Series
Featured Event
LCAD Virtual Portfolio Workshop
LCAD Virtual Portfolio Workshop
Crafting your art portfolio: Insight from LCAD’s Admissions Team
See event details for the next Portfolio Building Session livestream on February 6th, 2025 at 5pm PST
