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Early action fall admission
December 1
first-time college students only
If MassArt is your first-choice college, you may want to consider Early Action. This option is intended for students who have a propensity for art and strong academic credentials. Admissions decisions for Early Action applicants are mailed in early January. To be considered for Early Action, you must:
- Submit all application requirements by December 1
- Indicate your interest in Early Action on your application
- Be a first-time college student
Please note that if you are not accepted for Early Action, you will not be automatically reviewed for the regular deadline. Furthermore, if you are not accepted under Early Action, you must wait a year to reapply.
Early Action is not the same as early Early Decision, which is binding; you are not required to attend MassArt if accepted Early Action and will have the universal reply deadline, May 1, to make your decision as to whether or not you will attend.
Priority fall admission
February 1
first-time college students
MassArt has a priority deadline of February 1 for admission for the Fall 2020 semester. Applications completed by February 1 are given priority consideration for admission, scholarships, and housing. International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by this deadline to allow ample time to process paperwork in support of the visa application.
The admissions committee begins reviewing completed applications in January. Applications received after February 1 are considered on an ongoing, space-available basis. Complete your application early to receive your decision in a timely fashion.
march 1
transfer students
The priority deadline for Fall 2020 for transfer students is March 1, 2020. Please submit all application requirements by this deadline.
spring admission
transfer students only
Transfer applicants who meet specific prerequisites may apply for the spring semester which begins in January. To be considered, students must have completed or be currently enrolled in at least three college-level studio courses including a drawing class and a class comparable to Visual Language (Two-Dimensional Design, Design and Color Theory). Additionally, students should also have completed or be currently enrolled in a 100-level or higher English Composition class as well as a history of art class. Students who do not meet these prerequisites should apply for the fall semester.
Please note enrollment for the spring semester is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Depending on a student's completed coursework and intended major, some applicants may be reviewed for fall admission instead. If you have questions about the process, please contact Russell Shoemaker, Assistant Director of Admissions, at rshoemaker@massart.edu or 617.879.7231.
The application deadline for Spring 2020 is October 15, 2019; please submit all application materials by this deadline.
Applying for Financial Aid
In order to be eligible for financial aid consideration, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree-seeking program or certificate program and must be taking at least six credits per semester. The priority deadline to apply for financial aid is March 1. For details about the FAFSA and to file the FAFSA please visit fafsa.ed.gov. If you have questions, feel free to contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Please note that international applicants are not applicable and do not need to file the FAFSA.