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. Find a list of all VPA majors, minors, and certificates here.
STEP 1:
Submit your application and transcripts to KU through the KU Admissions website, or the Common App.
STEP 2:
Art & Design and Art Education applicants please complete a portfolio. Music applicants please schedule an audition.
ART & DESIGN AND ART EDUCATION APPLICANTS
Students interested in pursuing a career in Animated Arts, Art Education, Communication Design, or Studio Art portfolios are reviewed online through SlideRoom.
- Please view the portfolio requirements.
- Consider attending a Virtual Portfolio Prep Workshop | November 11, 2025 6:00 -7:00pm via zoom Register Here
- Upload a portfolio on SlideRoom.
MUSIC APPLICANTS
Music Students should contact the Music Department for auditions, music@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4550. Follow the link for more information about music auditions.
The following VPA majors do NOT require a portfolio review or audition for admission: Art History; Cinema, Television
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
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December 1, 2025 |
Application deadline for POST-GRAD creative catalyst, creative futures, or creative refresh certificate program, Spring start |
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December 12, 2025 |
Visual Arts portfolio Slideroom submission deadline - FRESHMAN and TRANSFERS for Spring 2026 start |
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January 7 & 14, 2026 |
Music undergraduate students audition dates for FRESHMEN and TRANSFER for Spring 2026 start |
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January 10, 2026 |
Masters Certificates in Communication Design Slideroom portfolio deadline for Spring 2026 start |
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TBA |
Visual Arts portfolios and Music auditions undergraduate scholarship consideration deadline for Fall 2026 start |
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May 1, 2026 |
Application deadline for POST-GRAD creative catalyst, creative futures, or creative refresh certificate program for Summer start |
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May 15, 2026 |
Visual Arts portfolio Slideroom submission deadline - FRESHMAN for Fall 2026 start |
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May 29, 2026 |
Visual Arts portfolio Slideroom submission deadline - TRANSFERS for Fall 2026 start |
| August 1, 2026 |
Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in Communication Design portfolio Slideroom deadline for Fall 2026 start |
| August 1, 2026 |
Application deadline for POST-GRAD creative catalyst, creative futures, or creative refresh certificate program for Fall start |