Admissions

Welcome to the University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts!

Applicants must meet the requirements for admissions to the University and to the individual program within the School of Fine Arts.

For Undergraduate Admissions information, please contact:

Admissions Coordinator: Celeste Jacobs
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For Graduate Admissions information, please contact:

Art & Art History: Judith Thorpe
Music: music@uconn.edu 
Digital Media & Design: digitalmedia@uconn.edu
Dramatic Arts: drama@uconn.edu

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Undergraduate Admissions Process

Step 1: Apply to UConn 

For full application instructions, application deadlines, and detailed information, visit the UConn Admissions webpage. 

Please submit your completed UConn Application (Step 1) before continuing to Step 2. 

Step 2: Submit Fine Arts Additional Components 

Programs in the School of Fine Arts require additional components paired with the undergraduate application for admission consideration. For Early Decision applicants, these materials must be submitted by November 1.  

Admission decisions to the School of Fine Arts will not be made until the Office of Undergraduate Admissions receives the results of an applicant’s additional requirement.   

Art BFA + Art BA

1. Choose Art BFA or Art BA

  • Art BFA: Concentrations in Graphic Design, Illustration/Animation, Industrial Design, Painting/Drawing, Photography/Video, and Sculpture/Ceramics
  • Art BA: No concentration (generalist degree)

This must match what is listed on your first and/or second choice major on your UConn Application. Major selections can be updated through the UConn Applicant Portal.

2. Submit SlideRoom Portfolio

Submit your Art BFA or BA portfolio via SlideRoom by January 15.
 

art.uconn.edu/admission | kelly.crossen@uconn.edu | (860) 486-3930

Art History BA

Submit SlideRoom Portfolio

Submit your Art History essay via SlideRoom by January 15.
 

art.uconn.edu/admission | kelly.crossen@uconn.edu | (860) 486-3930

Digital Media Design BFA + BA

1. Choose Digital Media Design (DMD) BFA or BA

  • Digital Media Design BFA: Concentrations in Game Design, 3D Animation, Motion Design & Animation, Digital Film / Video Production, or Web / Interactive Media Design. Portfolio required.
  • Digital Media Design BA: Concentrations in Digital Media Business Strategies or Digital Culture. No portfolio required.

This must match what is listed on your first and/or second choice major on your UConn Application. Major selections can be updated through the UConn Applicant Portal.

2. (BFA Only) Submit SlideRoom Portfolio

Submit your Digital Media Design BFA portfolio via SlideRoom by January 15.

No additional component is required for BA applicants. 

 

dmd.uconn.edu/apply | digitalmedia@uconn.edu | (860) 486-6765

Acting BFA

SlideRoom Audition and In-Person Callback

  1. Submit your Acting BFA audition portfolio via SlideRoom by January 1.
  2. Once your SlideRoom audition has been reviewed, you may be selected and contacted for an in-person callback on the Storrs Campus.
     

Early Decision Callback:

  • TBA November 2026

Regular Decision Callback:

  • TBA January 2027

 

drama.uconn.edu/apply | drama@uconn.edu

Design and Technical Theatre BFA

Submit SlideRoom Portfolio

Submit your Design and Technical Theatre BFA portfolio via SlideRoom by January 1.

Once your portfolio has been reviewed, you may be selected for a virtual interview. 

 

drama.uconn.edu/apply | drama@uconn.edu

Puppet Arts BFA

Portfolio and In-Person Audition

  1. Email your creative portfolio and theatre resume to puppetarts@uconn.edu AND bp.roccoberton@uconn.edu. The Puppet Arts Program DOES NOT use Slideroom for portfolio reviews.
  2. Email to schedule your interview/audition.
     

Early Decision Audition:

  • TBA November 2026

Regular Decision Audition:

  • TBA December 2026 + January 2027

 

puppetarts@uconn.edu | drama.uconn.edu/programs/puppet-arts/bfa-puppetarts-application

Theatre Studies BA

Submit SlideRoom Portfolio

Submit your Theatre Studies essay and portfolio via SlideRoom by January 15.

After submitting your portfolio, you will be prompted to schedule an interview.

 

 drama.uconn.edu/apply | drama@uconn.edu

Music

Schedule In-Person Audition

Sign up for your Music audition on the website by January 1. Audition requirements per instrument are listed at the bottom of the page.

Please note all Music applicants must have "Music BA" listed as their first and/or second choice major on their UConn Application. Major selections can be updated through the UConn Applicant Portal.

 

Early Decision Audition:

  • TBA November 2026

Regular Decision Audition:

  • TBA January 2027

 

music.uconn.edu/programs/apply | music@uconn.edu | (860) 486-3728

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