How to Apply to Graduate School at U.C. Davis

Deadlines

All application materials, including the portfolio, must be arrive by January 15. Postmarks will not be accepted.

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Graduate Application Requirements

To apply you need to hold a degree from an accredited four-year university with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0; it need not be in Art Studio. You do need to provide evidence of your ability and commitment to the art process. GRE scores are not required for admission to the M.F.A. program or for fellowship consideration.

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Graduate/M.F.A. Application Guidelines

Application Procedure

Deadline is JANUARY 15 for application for admission to graduate school or fellowship. Students are admitted fall quarter only.

Application

Apply on-line at the Office of Graduate Studies website http://apply.embark.com/grad/ucdavis. You must formally apply to have your portfolio reviewed.  The online application includes:

Send the following supporting documentation directly to the Art Department:

Portfolio Requirements

CD with 20 images or a DVD video (4 minute maximum) indicating your major interest and direction, offering a broad view of your ability. Portfolios submitted are final (no checking, substituting, adding, or correcting after submission). Before mailing, make sure the digital images on your CD/DVD works properly. We cannot reimburse you or assume any responsibility if the CD/DVD are damaged or lost in the mail. To confirm receipt of your portfolio, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Please do not call to confirm receipt of application items.

Application for Financial Aid

If you will be applying for need-based grants, loans, or financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA form to the Financial Aid Office by March 1. This form may be obtained at any college or university financial aid office or on line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. For information regarding financial aid by e-mail write to gradfinaid@ucdavis.edu.

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Acceptance

The Dean of Graduate Studies will notify you in writing of your acceptance or denial usually in March. No decision can be given out over the telephone. Do not call to see if you have been accepted.

If you are recommended for admission, your portfolio will be kept until your first review in January. If you are accepted but decline to attend, your portfolio will be returned as soon as possible.

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Contact

Please feel free to contact the Graduate Program Coordinator Victoria Dye (530-752-8710; vedye@ucdavis.edu) or the Graduate Program Assistant Teresa Spradau (530-754-6973; mspradau@ucdavis.edu) with any questions you may have. The mailing address for everything concerning your application for admission is:

The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and University policy. The University is interested in the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. Inquiries regarding the University's equal opportunity policies may be directed to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (530) 752-2070. Speech and hearing impaired persons may dial (530) 752-7320 (TDD). Updated 06/14/00

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Important Forms

The Office of Graduate Studies has many important forms available for download.

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