How to Apply to School of Art & Art History

"Third Brass Encounter" by Mathew Jinks (MFA, Studio Arts)
Art

1.) The graduate application must be completed online at the UIC gradaute Portal:  http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/apply_grad.html
There is an application fee of $70. 

You will need to upload an electronic copy of your transcript via this portal. Please begin this process at least 5 days prior to the application deadline. An official transcript will be requested only after an applicant is accepted to the program.

2.) All MFA portfolios, statements, resumes and recommendation letters are submitted online via the same portal.

  • Letters of recommendation, three are required, from former professors or professional colleagues. 
  • Resume or CV with recent exhibition or professional experience included.

We strongly encourage application by our December 15 priority deadline. Our final application deadline is February 1. This includes both domestic and international applicants.

 
Contact Information 
UIC School of Art & Art History Administrative Office
c/o Department of Art
929 W. Harrison St. (MC 201)
Chicago, IL 60607
 
General Information
(312) 996-3337 |  saah@uic.edu
Office Hours are M–F, 9am–4:30pm
 
Director of Graduate Studies
Assistant Professor Nate Young
Art History

Full information on how to apply here »

***NOTE: Virtual Info Sessions for prospective applicants to the MA and PhD programs in Art History will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 (10:00-11:00am Central Time) and Friday, December 6, 2024 (2:30-3:30pm Central Time). Register to attend a session here. Zoom links will be sent to registrants in the days leading up to each session.***
 
Contact Information 
UIC School of Art & Art History Administrative Office
c/o Department of Art History
929 W. Harrison St. (MC 201)
Chicago, IL 60607
 
General Information
(312) 996-3337 |  saah@uic.edu
Office Hours are M–F, 9am–4:30pm
 
Director of Graduate Studies
Professor Elise Archias
archias [at] uic [dot] edu
 
Graduate Academic Advisor
Dr. Becky Fall
rfall [at] uic [dot] edu
MUSE

All applicants are required to upload their documents and academic credentials electronically to satisfy departmental requirements and the UIC Graduate Admission requirements.

Click here to begin your application.

Application Deadline:
Fall Admission: December 15

Contact Information
UIC School of Art & Art History Administrative Office
c/o Museum & Exhibition Studies Program
929 W. Harrison St. (MC 201)
Chicago, IL 60607
 
Director: Professor Therese Quinn
Graduate Academic Advisor: Dr. Becky Fall
(312) 413-2463 |  museinfo@uic.edu