Applying to art school is a fun and exciting experience. The DCAD Admissions Office can help you through the process including scheduling a campus visit and giving advice on how to prepare a portfolio.

DEADLINE
To be considered for DCAD’s Merit-Based Scholarships, applications must be completed by March 15 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Applicants applying after this deadline are considered through a rolling admission policy, on a space-available basis.

This year, DCAD is offering an Early Action option. Early Action applications and supporting documents must be postmarked by December 1, 2010, for Fall 2011 admission. An admission and merit-based scholarship decision will be issued before January 1, 2011. Learn more about Early Action.

Students who decide to attend DCAD must submit a tuition deposit by the universal deposit deadline of May 1. Deposits are refundable prior to May 1. Students requesting housing must also submit a deposit to secure a space in DCAD housing. In most cases, admissions decisions are delivered by mail within a two- to three-week time frame from the date of application completion.

APPLICATION
To begin the process, submit a DCAD Application. Download a copy of the DCAD application (PDF) or apply to DCAD online.