Application & Scholarships
Welcome!
We are delighted you are interested in applying for admission to a program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Depending on your intended major, your application may require 1 OR 2 steps.
STEP 1:
Submit your application and transcripts to KU on through the KU Admissions website, or the Common App.
STEP 2:
Art, Design, and Music applicants, please complete a portfolio review or schedule an audition.
ART, ART EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION DESIGN APPLICANTS
Students interested in pursuing a career in Art Education, Applied Digital Arts, Communication Design, or Studio Art
Portfolios are reviewed in person or online at SlideRoom. Applicants desiring feedback should plan to attend an in-person review. Please view the portfolio requirements.
- Attend a portfolio review on campus: upcoming dates.
- Attend National Portfolio Day in Philadelphia on October 27.
- Upload a portfolio on SlideRoom.
MUSIC APPLICANTS
Auditions are heard on campus. Please view the audition requirements.
- Attend an audition date on campus (preferred): November 6, December 7, January 25, February 8, February 15, February 29.
- Contact the Department of Music directly to arrange an individual audition date.
The following VPA majors do NOT require a portfolio review or audition for admission: Art History; Cinema, Television
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
| November 15 | Portfolio deadline for undergraduate Art and Design students (Spring start) |
| January 15 | Audition deadline for undergraduate Music students (Spring start) |
| February 15 | Scholarship consideration deadline for undergraduate portfolio reviews and auditions |
| July 15 | Portfolio review deadline for undergraduate Art and Design students (Fall start) |
| August 1 | MFA in Communication Design portfolio review and application deadline |
| August 15 | Audition deadline for undergraduate Music students (Fall start) |