Admission Policies

CalArts welcomes applications for admission from any individual engaged in visual, performing or literary arts. The main criterion for admission is artistic merit, as assessed by the faculty of the individual programs. Other important considerations include the applicant’s school records, recommendations and artist’s statement.

The respective programs ask applicants to demonstrate their abilities and levels of training in their chosen fields through live auditions, portfolio submissions, and any other relevant evidence of creative achievement and promise. All applicants are required to submit a completed CalArts Application for Admission, the application fee, transcripts, two letters of recommendation and an artist’s statement prior to the artistic review of their work.