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The priority deadline for receipt of all application materials is February 1 for fall admission. The Studio Art Program does not accept applications for spring admission. Visit our application page to apply online or download forms.
Applications are reviewed when all supporting materials are received, and official notification of an admission decision is sent in writing from the Office of Graduate Admission. Applications to the Studio Art Program must be received or postmarked by February 1 in order to be considered.
All applicants to the graduate degree and certificate programs at Mills College are required to submit the following:
Graduate Application for Admission: Complete all sections of the application as indicated. An Artist's Statement is required and should be typed, double spaced, and no longer than one page or 150 words. A Statement of Purpose is not required.
Supplemental Application: Studio art students are required to submit a supplemental application for admission.
Application Fee of $50: Payable to Mills College by check, drawn on a U.S. bank. CASH/CREDIT CARDS NOT ACCEPTED.
Two Official Transcripts: Two copies of official transcripts sent directly from each post secondary institution attended to the Office of Graduate Admission.
Please Note:
Admission to graduate or post-baccalaureate study at Mills College is contingent upon the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. If you are still completing your degree at the time of application, send official transcripts showing work completed and in progress.
Immediately upon completion of the baccalaureate degree requirements, it is your responsibility to send a final transcript with the degree posted to our office.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Special recommendation forms are provided in the application packet. Note: Current Mills College students and alumnae require only one letter of recommendation.
International students should be aware of the Special Information for International Students. All students should follow the special admission requirements below:
In addition to the regular graduate admission requirements, all applicants to the Studio Art Program are required to complete an art supplemental application. In addition, applicants must submit documentation of their work in any of the following formats: slides (10–15 images), PowerPoint Presentation CD-ROMs (Mac-compatible is required), DVD (NTSC format only) or 1/2-inch video tapes (VHS and NTSC format only), and CD or audio cassettes. Slides must be loaded in a Kodak Carousel Transvue 80 slide tray in a carousel box, and must be accompanied by a slide list. CD-ROMs must be a PowerPoint Presentation Package (self-contained) with 10-15 slides. Label each slide in the PowerPoint Presentation with the name of the work, the dimensions and type; i.e. oil on canvas. Video and audio material must not exceed five minutes in length, and if on tape then the tape must be cued to the start of the program. Send documentation materials to the Art Department, P.O. Box 9975, Mills College, Oakland, CA 94613. Do not send originals. Please enclose a check for the amount of Priority Mail made payable to Mills College for return postage. All other application materials should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admission. Please keep your Statement of Purpose limited to one page or 150 words. The portfolio and the application form must be postmarked by February 1; no exceptions.
If you have any questions about admission requirements or deadlines, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 510.430.3309 or grad-studies@mills.edu.
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