Think the CMU School of Art might be right for you? Meet with us to learn more about the admissions process to join our vibrant, interconnected community.
FOR ADMITTED ART STUDENTS |
Admitted Student visit days will begin March 15, 2025. See below for more details.
March & April 2025: Admitted Art Student Months!
During the month of April, admitted students can take in-person and virtual tours of the Art studios and facilities, meet with current students, and sit-in on classes.
Schedule a one-on-one meeting with Art Admissions to ask any questions you may have as you find the right college for your future. This can be about the overall program, the School, the enrollment process etc. Parents, guardians, and family members are welcome!
Spring 2025 School of Art Tours
The full schedule will be available shortly.
Spring 2025 Classroom Visits
The option to sit-in on classes is available Monday – Thursday. Space is limited and pending final faculty approval. To schedule a classroom visit, fill out this form or email slugtu@cmu.edu.
Spring 2025 In-Person Events
The full schedule will be available shortly.
Spring 2025 Virtual Events
The full schedule will be available shortly.
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS |
Prospective student high school tours will resume in this summer. See below for more details.
Fall 2025 In-Person Tours
Fall in-person tours of the School of Art will begin Summer 2025. This student-led tour will show you the School of Art classrooms, workshops, and studio space. This tour does NOT include the Carnegie Mellon campus, dining halls, dorms etc.
Registration for fall tours is not yet open. Check back here shortly.
Fall 2025 Virtual Info Sessions
All virtual events are based on US Eastern Time Zone. You can use this website to figure out the correct time for your location.
School of Art Info Session
This is a virtual info session to learn more about the School of Art BFA & BXA degree programs, curriculum, application deadlines, admission process, portfolio guidelines, and more! This will be a group session with Q&A. After you’ve completed an info session, you can sign up to meet one-on-one for specific questions or for a portfolio review.
Parents, guardians, and family members are welcome!
Registration for fall info sessions is not yet open. Check back here shortly.
Current Student Q&A
This is an open Q&A where prospective high school students can meet current School of Art BFA and BXA students and ask questions about life at the Carnegie Mellon School of Art!
Registration for fall Q&A sessions is not yet open. Check back here shortly.
Portfolio Pitfalls: Do’s & Don’ts
There is no one right way to present a portfolio, but there are many wrong ways – let’s talk about the pitfalls to avoid when documenting your artwork, choosing and organizing your pieces, and writing about your process and artist statement.
Registration for fall portfolio sessions is not yet open. Check back here shortly.