Apply to CalArts
Admission to CalArts is competitive and considered mainly on the basis of demonstrated talent, creativity and commitment. CalArts welcomes applications for admission from anyone committed to the visual, performing or writing arts. Students are admitted on a full-time basis only and commence studies almost exclusively in the fall semester.
View the 2009-2011 CalArts Bulletin (the Institute's school catalog). Find out more information about the programs and degrees offered through our six schools.
Deadlines:
Fall 2011
The Preferred Deadline for fall 2011 is December 1, 2010.
Students applying under the Preferred Deadline will have a lower application fee. These students may or may not receive a quicker application decision, depending on the program.
The Regular Deadline for fall 2011 is January 5, 2011.
Application Fees
A non-refundable fee is required for each application submitted, made payable to CalArts. The fee schedule is as follows:
Applications meeting the Preferred Deadline of December 1, 2010:
$50 for each domestic application
$65 for each international application
Applications meeting the Regular Deadline of January 5, 2011:
$70 for each domestic application
$85 for each international application
Application requirements
Your application for admission will be evaluated only after the Office of Admissions has received all required materials. It is your responsibility to be certain that all necessary materials have been sent. The requirements are as follows:
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