Graduate Open House Events

Program sessions during the week of November 17 – 21, 2025

During VCUarts’ Virtual Graduate Admissions Week, prospective applicants will learn about the graduate application process, funding opportunities like graduate assistantships, and attend program information sessions hosted by graduate faculty throughout the week.

Prospective applicants interested in more than one program are welcome to sign up for multiple sessions. Upon registration for each session, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link. All times are EST.

Discover the exciting possibilities awaiting you in the graduate programs across the School of the Arts. From studio practice to research-based degrees, our programs are designed to support your creative and academic growth. Learn about a range of funding opportunities available to graduate students, including Graduate Assistantships, Thesis Research Grants, and Graduate Student Travel Grants. Start by viewing this pre-recorded information session followed by a pre-recorded overview of the admissions and application process. Don’t forget to explore the separate departmental info sessions happening throughout the week — a great opportunity to connect with faculty, dive deeper into specific programs, and envision your future here.

This pre-recorded session provides an overview of the application process for graduate applicants to VCUarts. You’ll learn about the application timeline, general and program-specific application requirements, and where you can find additional resources as you prepare your application.

In-Person: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Join us for the VCUarts Graduate Open House and explore what makes our top-ranked graduate programs truly exceptional.

During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Connect directly with graduate faculty
• Learn about our MFA and MA programs
• Tour our world-class facilities, including studios, campus, and spend time with current exhibitions at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU
• Discover unique opportunities available to VCUarts graduate students

Whether you’re interested in innovative faculty mentorship, cutting-edge research, or being part of a vibrant creative community, this is your chance to see how VCUarts can help shape your future.

Registration for this event has closed.

We’re participating in several virtual and in-person Graduate National Portfolio Days this fall! Check out our graduate admissions events here.

Click here to view the most recent VCUarts publications including the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition Catalog and Studio Magazine.

If you have any questions, please contact artsgrad@vcu.edu.