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Shaffer Art Building

We offer on- and off-campus opportunities as well as virtual events for prospective graduate students.

Opportunities and Events for Prospective Graduate Students

On-Campus Opportunities

Please email admissg@syr.edu to schedule a campus visit. 

During your scheduled visit, you will receive information on programs and application procedures, visit studios and workspaces, and interact with current graduate students and program faculty.

Off-Campus Opportunities

Meet representatives from College of Visual and Performing Arts’ graduate programs during a graduate info night. The info night schedule will be posted here when dates are available.

Advisory Portfolio Reviews

National Portfolio Day is free for students to attend from anywhere around the world! Join us to take your future in art and design above and beyond. Visit the National Portfolio Day website for more information.

Virtual Individual Appointments 

Schedule a one-on-one virtual appointment with a staff member from the VPA Recruitment and Admissions Office.

Virtual Information Sessions and Department-Specific Events

Can’t make it to campus? No worries! We have virtual sessions and department-specific events to provide you the opportunity to learn more about VPA.