MFA in Art - Concentration in Studio Art

Program contact

Meg Griffiths, Graduate Admissions Coordinator
940-898-2537
MGriffiths1@twu.edu

Preferred application deadlines

Spring - November 20
Fall - January 15

MFA/MA information session for Spring 2023-Fall 2024

• October 18, 7 p.m.
• November 7, 7 p.m.
• December 5, 7 p.m.

Zoom meeting: https://twu-edu.zoom.us/j/87630236644?pwd=NHl4NW5LNlJIWVdCTCtWMFVHeEIrZz09

Meeting ID: 876 3023 6644
Passcode: 448463

Admission requirements

• Completion of the degree prerequisites.
• Applicants must upload following in PDF format. (note: we are switching from one submission system to another. 
  • A portfolio of 20 images of your original artwork (with captions including title, year, media, and dimensions) submitted as a PDF which must not be password protected.  The portfolio document can optionally include a page with links to your vide work posted on youtube or vimeo.
  • Letter of intent
  • Artist/research statement
  • Current vitae or resumé
  • Email addresses for three individuals familiar with your academic capabilities, who can respond to a recommendation form to be requested through and submitted into the application.

Complete a phone, video chat, or in-person interview with graduate admissions coordinator. Please reach out to the graduate admissions coordinator, Dr. Meg Griffiths at mgriffiths1@twu.edu.

Begin by reviewing your program's website to see if there are additional admission requirements and application deadlines prior to applying.  

1. Apply online.
   Apply to Graduate Programs  via the TWU Online Graduate Application Portal following instructions below.  
2. Submit transcripts to TWU.
   • Domestic Applicants must submit official transcripts for each college or university attended, both undergraduate and graduate. See the Information on Transcripts website for more details.
   • International Applicants are now required to provide an evaluation prepared by a NACES or AICE member evaluation service. International transcripts should not be sent directly to TWU. See the International Admissions website for more details.
3. Submit Recommendation Requests
   If your program requires you to submit names for recommendations you will need to do it in the application.
4. Pay the application fee.
   The $50 fee ($75 fee for International applicants), which applies to all new and returning applicants, can be paid by:
   1. Credit card - Pay Online through the application as the last step before submitting the application. The second portion of the application will not be available until the application fee has been received.
   2. Certified check or money order by mail or electronically - Payable to TWU, sent by mail to:
      TWU Admissions Processing, 304 Administration Drive, Suite 102, Denton, Texas 76204
      (include your full name and ID number).
   3. Cash (no personal checks) - Pay at the Bursar's Office. After paying, bring the receipt to Admissions Processing (down the hall in ACT).
   4. Fee Waivers - Graduate applicants who are certified McNair Scholars are eligible for a McNair Scholar Application Fee Waiver. TWU Alumni may be eligible for the Alumni Advantage Fee Waiver. Check your eligibility here: https://twu.edu/alumni-advantage/. If eligible submit the request using the Application Fee Waiver Submission
   5. Following fee payment return to the application dashboard where supplemental application documents can be uploaded. The online application will list which documents are needed to fulfill the program admission requirements. You can also check the program's website.

For more information or assistance with the application or graduate admissions, visit the Graduate Admissions website.

Students who wish to apply for a Graduate Assistantship must meet the General Criteria for Appointment of Graduate Assistants.