Students seeking a graduate degree must apply to the University AND the School of the Arts. Fill out one form for both and remit them to us. If you are mailing your materials please send your packets to:

VCU School of the Arts
Dean's Office, Graduate Studies
Attn. Melanie Christian, Graduate Coordinator
PO Box 842519
Richmond, VA 23284-2519
Telephone: (804) 828-2787
E-mail: christianma@vcu.edu

Remember to send your transcripts and application fee to the University Graduate School:

Graduate School
Moseley House
P.O. Box 843051
Richmond, VA 23284-3051

To download an application, please click here, fill out the request form, and you will be directed to download the University Application form.

Click here to upload your portfolio for application online.

To learn more about our graduate programs, please click here.

Any questions regarding the graduate program may be directed to:
Joseph H. Seipel, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of Graduate Studies. Phone: 804-828-2787 Email: jhseipel@vcu.edu