Please note we currently have limited availability for new students Spring 2025. Prospective students should submit applications by the October 15, 2024 deadline.

The Master of Fine Arts is a professional degree in the practice of art. The program of study proposed here is designed to guide and encourage students in the development of their skills, the definition of their goals and the recognition of their responsibilities as artists. The educational objective is to provide training that will make it possible for each student in the program to achieve professional excellence in their field of choice.

Correspondence regarding admission to the M.F.A. program should be addressed to:

Professor Darryl Lauster - MFA Director
Art & Art History Department
502 S. Cooper St., Fine Arts Building Rm.335
Arlington, TX 76019

Send email to dlauster@uta.edu

Applying to the MFA program requires two separate applications. One application is for UTA. One application is for the Art Department.

The online application form for UTA is available on the UTA Graduate School website, or directly from the ApplyUTA website.

The application for the Art Department is completed through Slideroom. Information needed to complete this application can be found in the "How To Apply" link in the left menu.

Both applications must be completed by the deadlines below for consideration.

The MFA program at UTA does not require the GRE.

Fall Admission

The M.F.A. application deadline is March 1. It is necessary that any student who wishes to be considered for admission submit complete application by or before this date.

(Notification in late March)

Spring Admission

The M.F.A. application deadline is October 15. It is necessary that any student who wishes to be considered for admission submit complete application by or before this date.

(Notification in late November)