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. Complete Your Application
Artist’s Statement
An Artist’s Statement is required, 300-500 words maximum.
Resume or CV
An outline of your educational, professional, and work-related experiences.
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. Select two people to submit letters of recommendation.
3. Review + Complete Your Checklist Items
Upload your portfolio.
Order your 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
Monitor letter of recommendation submissions.
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.
For international students, click here for full requirements.