How to Apply to Drawing MFA

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Change Your Future in 3 Steps

1. Sign Up for a Free Application

Create an account 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.

2. Define Your Purpose

An Artist’s Statement is required, 300-500 words maximum.

3. Submit Your Application

Along with your application you will need the following:

Transcripts

An official final transcript. If currently enrolled, official in-progress transcripts may be sent.

  • LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN
  • Attn: Office of Admissions
  • 2222 Laguna Canyon Road
  • Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Resume or CV

An outline of your educational, professional, and work-related experiences.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required.

Application Dates

LCAD has a rolling admissions policy and will accept applications until we’ve filled all spots for an incoming class. Applications will still be considered after the following priority dates:

Fall: December 1st

Spring: December 1st

Applicant/student must have a Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA from an institution accredited by an appropriate regional accrediting body.