Think the CMU School of Art might be right for you? Meet with us to learn more about us and the admissions process!

IN-PERSON SESSIONS

School of Art tour. Register here
This 40-minute tour for students interested in the undergraduate BFA and BXA programs will show you the School of Art classrooms, workshops, and studio spaces; as well as provide an overview of the curriculum. This tour does NOT include dining halls, dorms etc. To see the rest of Carnegie Mellon, register for a Carnegie Mellon Campus tour.

Veteran’s Day at the School of Art. Register here
Friday Nov 11 at 12pm-3pm EST
Join us to learn more about the School of Art, meet current students, and tour the studio spaces, with optional portfolio reviews. Registration required.

VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS

All virtual events are based on US Eastern Time Zone. You can use this website to help figure out the correct time for your location.

School of Art info sessions. Register here
This is a virtual info session to learn more about the School of Art BFA and BXA degree programs, curriculum, application deadlines, admission process, portfolio guidelines, and more! This will be a group session with Q&A. After you’ve completed an info session, you can sign up to meet one-on-one for specific questions or for a portfolio review.

Apply, Don’t Cry!
Does the thought of applying to college bring you to tears? University vs Art School? What the heck is a portfolio? Do you want to go to a school that is technical, conceptual, something in between? What do those things even mean?!?! This info session will cover all your bases as you develop your portfolio, find scholarships and ways to afford school, research colleges, and figure out the right fit for your future.

Monday Oct 10, 2022 at 10am EST. Register here
Saturday Nov 19, 2022 at 3pm EST. Register here
Saturday Dec 10, 2022 at 3pm EST. Register here

Portfolio Pitfalls: Do’s and Don’ts
There is no one right way to present a portfolio, but there are many wrong ways – let’s talk about the pitfalls to avoid when documenting your artwork, choosing and organizing your pieces, and writing about your process and artist statement.

Thursday Oct 27, 2022 at 5pm EST. Register here
Sunday Nov 27, 2022 at 5pm EST. Register here
Wednesday Dec 7, 2022 at 5pm EST. Register here