VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS ACADEMIC POLICIES

ADMISSIONS POLICY Approved: 2/1/09

POLICY:

Admissions to the Master of Fine Arts programs of Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) have the goal of assuring a capable and engaged student body moving toward the timely completion of graduate degrees that recognize excellent creative and critical work. Students are admitted based on their records of preparation to do graduate work in the discipline and/or genre(s) in which they apply, and on the judgment of the faculty that they can succeed in their program and contribute to the collaborative learning environment of the college. Candidates’ creative and critical ability, commitment, and goals must be appropriate for graduate-level work and consistent with the requirements and goals of the program to which they apply. While mindful of the value of a diversified student body, VCFA faculty and administration will make admission decisions that are not determined by age, gender, sexual preference, race, religion, nationality, disability or any factor apart from the criteria expressed above.

See the program sections of the Student Handbook for program-specific information regarding admissions procedures.