The M.F.A. program in studio art is designed to promote artistic achievement, creative research, and professional practices. The program’s required coursework is structured so that students can benefit from the department's wide range of faculty expertise. In consultation with their advisers, students plan a sequence of elective courses that complements involvement with their primary media. The program also fosters student engagement with faculty and peers through coursework in contemporary art theory, art criticism, and art history.

All applicants should be prepared to submit: -At least three letters of reference from persons who can testify to your professional qualifications, character, and potential for graduate study. -Transcripts from every undergraduate institution that you have attended. -Statement of Purpose. -Artist Statement. -20 images of work (including video, if applicable). -Resume -If you are applying to the printmaking program and you are selected as a finalist, original works will be required. After submitting your online application and paying your application fee, begin submitting your supporting materials to complete your application. Upload a variety of supporting documents directly to your application. To submit official transcripts, contact your previous institutions to request they submit official transcripts to Colorado State University (use institution code 4075). To submit test scores, contact the testing agency to request that scores be sent to Colorado State University (use institution code 4075). Application – you must apply and be accepted into a degree program. Application fee – $60 (U.S. citizen/permanent resident), $70 (international) non-refundable application fee GRE/GMAT Scores – Contact the academic department to verify whether the GRE/GMAT is required. Official transcripts/credential & certified translations – Official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended is required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress. Final records will be required upon completion of the course or degree. ALL records submitted must be in the native language; any credentials written in languages other than English MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation (Colorado State University transcripts are not required). Letters of Recommendation – A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation are required from previous instructors or employers who are able to comment on your abilities and potential for graduate study. You may provide contact information for up to five (5) recommenders. There is no standardized format unless specified by the academic department. Your recommenders will be notified and prompted to supply a recommendation letter through the system. Academic references should be prepared to discuss your academic knowledge and skills, aptitude for graduate study, ability for independent research, and classroom performance related to characteristics such as integrity, leadership, problem solving, and teamwork. Choosing an individual as a reference who has an impressive title but cannot discuss the aforementioned qualities will not result in an informative letter of recommendation that supports your admission. Writing any portion of the recommendations yourself, either in whole or in part, may result in rejection or dismissal. Additional Departmental Requirments – Please contact the academic department to which you are applying to, as it may require additional supplemental information. For international students also: English Proficiency – Regardless of citizenship, applicants may be required to demonstrate proof of English proficiency. Request that examination scores be reported to Colorado State University. The institution code is 4075. Photocopies are not accepted. Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based). Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5. Minimum PTE score for admission without condition is 58. Your department may have higher TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score requirements. Students are exempted from the English Proficiency requirement if the official language of their country is English or if they have recently earned a degree at an American University.