Department of Art - University of Oregon

Apply MFA

Students applying to the Masters of Fine Art program in the Art Department are asked to list areas of concentration. You may list one or multiple media areas. At different stages of the admissions process, applications are reviewed by the full faculty and by faculty specific to your area(s) of concentration.

The MFA curriculum is designed to provide both interdisciplinary discourse and disciplinary depth. Across the department, MFA students have much of their coursework in common through classes such as Graduate Critique, theory and history seminars, and special topics courses. Graduate Review and Thesis committees are made up of faculty from more than one media concentration. Through media-centered Issues and Practices seminars and independent studies, students also have opportunities to concentrate on particular areas of specialization. Specialized facilities and equipment are available in all eight media areas that comprise the department – digital arts, sculpture, photography, ceramics, metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, fibers.

Formal Procedures

To initiate the application procedure for the MFA program in Art, we will need the following postmarked by *January 5. If the deadline falls on a weekend, the postmark deadline is the next business day.

Submit Department Materials to:
Graduate Program <AREA APPLIED TO>
Department of Art, 5232 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5232

1. A completed graduate school application form. You may access this form by clicking here*
This form is required EITHER online or on paper - one or the other

2. Official transcript of your undergraduate academic record and all subsequent post-baccalaureate degree work

3. Statement of interest summarizing your specific interests in art and your reasons for considering the University of Oregon

4. A brief resume

5. Three letters of reference, please use page 5 of the GTF packet here.

6. Self-addressed, stamped, return envelope for your portfolio materials.

7. 20 digital images with a printed sheet of thumbnails of your recent work. *See exceptions below.

Please carefully review digital submission guidelines below.

Digital Submission Guidelines

Digital files must be formatted for Mac computers
Disk Format: All submissions must be on a single CD or DVD that is Macintosh compatible. Please include a duplicate disk as well. Ensure that your name is clearly printed on the disk and the sleeve or case. PLEASE DO NOT USE CUSTOM LABELS OR STICKERS-PLEASE WRITE IN SHARPIE ON THE DISK ITSELF. If you would like your disks returned, please include a prepaid return mailer. CDs will be considered disposable unless otherwise indicated.
A maximum of 20 digital images may be submitted. Number your images from 1-20. Please place all images in a single folder titled with your name and the area you are applying to.
File Format: Since they will be viewed at 1024×768 resolution on a large projection screen, your formatted images should be sized to approximately 1024 x 768 pixels with a resolution of at least 72 dpi. Please do not include more than one image per file. Do not format using a presentation program such as Powerpoint, etc. Files may be sent in either tiff or jpeg format but must be named following this convention: LastnameFirstnameimage#.tif or LastnameFirstnameimage#.jpeg
Inventory: Please include an inventory on your disk with your digital submission. Indicate whether a particular image is being submitted as a photographic work of art or as a document recording an object, installation, or performance that you have created.
Please be certain to enclose a printed, hard copy of this inventory page with your portfolio submission.

*Digital Arts and Painting have portfolio requirements which vary slightly from this standard.

Digital Arts applicants may also submit work in the format of VHS tape, CD, DVD, or URL in the case of web sites, video etc. See above digital submission guidelines.
Painting Please include an inventory sheet listing medium, size, date, and any other information that will aid in our understanding of your work. Also include a brief description of your development as a painter and mention of significant influences.

Graduate Forms

On-line Application for Graduate Admission
Note: fee may be paid with Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Payment by online check is now also an option.

Paper Application for Graduate Admission (PDF)
Note: Fee can be paid with a credit card, personal check, or money order.

Prospective International Grad Students

GTF Application Packet (PDF)

GTF Job Descriptions (PDF)

To view the GDRS for the Department of Art, click here
Select “School of Architecture and Allied Arts” from the drop-down menu, and choose “Art”.



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At different stages of the admissions process, applications are reviewed by the full faculty and by faculty specific to your area(s) of concentration. The MFA curriculum is designed to provide both interdisciplinary discourse and disciplinary depth. Across the department, MFA students have much of their coursework in common through classes such as Graduate Critique, theory and history seminars, and special topics courses. Graduate Review and Thesis committees are made up of faculty from more than one media concentration. Through media-centered Issues and Practices seminars and independent studies, students also have opportunities to concentrate on particular areas of specialization. Specialized facilities and equipment are available in all eight media areas that comprise the department – digital arts, sculpture, photography, ceramics, metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, fibers. Formal Procedures To initiate the application procedure for the MFA program in Art, we will need the following postmarked by January 5. If the deadline falls on a weekend, the postmark deadline is the next business day. Submit Department Materials to: Graduate Program <AREA APPLIED TO> Department of Art, 5232 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5232 1. A completed graduate school application form. You may access this form by clicking here This form is required EITHER online or on paper - one or the other 2. Official transcript of your undergraduate academic record and all subsequent post-baccalaureate degree work 3. Statement of interest summarizing your specific interests in art and your reasons for considering the University of Oregon 4. A brief resume 5. Three letters of reference, please use page 5 of the GTF packet here. 6. Self-addressed, stamped, return envelope for your portfolio materials. 7. 20 digital images with a printed sheet of thumbnails of your recent work. See exceptions below. Please carefully review digital submission guidelines below. Digital Submission Guidelines Digital files must be formatted for Mac computers Disk Format: All submissions must be on a single CD or DVD that is Macintosh compatible. Please include a duplicate disk as well. Ensure that your name is clearly printed on the disk and the sleeve or case. PLEASE DO NOT USE CUSTOM LABELS OR STICKERS-PLEASE WRITE IN SHARPIE ON THE DISK ITSELF. If you would like your disks returned, please include a prepaid return mailer. CDs will be considered disposable unless otherwise indicated. A maximum of 20 digital images may be submitted. Number your images from 1-20. Please place all images in a single folder titled with your name and the area you are applying to. File Format: Since they will be viewed at 1024×768 resolution on a large projection screen, your formatted images should be sized to approximately 1024 x 768* pixels with a resolution of at least 72 dpi. Please do not include more than one image per file. Do not format using a presentation program such as Powerpoint, etc. Files may be sent in either tiff or jpeg format but must be named following this convention: LastnameFirstnameimage#.tif or LastnameFirstnameimage#.jpeg Inventory: Please include an inventory on your disk with your digital submission. Indicate whether a particular image is being submitted as a photographic work of art or as a document recording an object, installation, or performance that you have created. Please be certain to enclose a printed, hard copy of this inventory page with your portfolio submission. Digital Arts and Painting have portfolio requirements which vary slightly from this standard. Digital Arts* applicants may also submit work in the format of VHS tape, CD, DVD, or URL in the case of web sites, video etc. See above digital submission guidelines. Painting Please include an inventory sheet listing medium, size, date, and any other information that will aid in our understanding of your work. Also include a brief description of your development as a painter and mention of significant influences. Graduate Forms On-line Application for Graduate Admission Note: fee may be paid with Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Payment by online check is now also an option. Paper Application for Graduate Admission (PDF) Note: Fee can be paid with a credit card, personal check, or money order. Prospective International Grad Students GTF Application Packet (PDF) GTF Job Descriptions (PDF) To view the GDRS for the Department of Art, click here Select “School of Architecture and Allied Arts” from the drop-down menu, and choose “Art”.