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Graduate Admissions

Ready to apply to a College of Visual and Performing Arts graduate program? As a prospective graduate student, you will apply through the college’s Office of Recruitment and Admissions.

Our office is here to help you with the admissions process, financial information and any questions you might have about life at Syracuse University and the college.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for information. General inquiries can be directed to admissg@syr.edu.

If you are a current Syracuse University student, or if you recently completed a graduate program at the University, you may qualify for the internal admission process.

Syracuse University Admissions will provide you with even more information about applying to the University, including admissions procedures, requirements and financial aid.

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Graduate Admission Requirements

All prospective graduate students applying to VPA must complete Syracuse University’s online application and submit any additional materials (in many cases, a portfolio, audition, or interview) to complete your application. International students must also meet these requirements.

Please select your area of interest for more information about these additional requirements.​

Art

M.F.A. Illustration
M.F.A. Studio Arts

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Bandier Music Business

M.S.

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Communication and Rhetorical Studies

M.A.

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Film and Media Arts

M.F.A. Art Photography
M.F.A. Computer Art
M.F.A. Film

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Music

M.M. Composition
M.M. Conducting
M.M., M.S. Music Education
M.M. Performance
M.M. Voice Pedagogy

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