Major: Studio/Fine Arts

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) 

Concentration: Graphic Design

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: gwenlann.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
• Portfolio
• Resume
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
• Portfolio
• Resume
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110

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Contact/Information

Mehrdad Sedaghat Baghbani
Graduate Coordinator for Graphic Design
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
BCC Higher Ed Complex, Room 1009E
Fort Lauderdale Campus Map

(T) 954.236.1106
(E) msedaghatbaghban@gwenlann.com
(W) gwenlann.com/mfabroward/graphic-design/about

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: April 30
Preferred Deadline: February 1
No Spring or Summer acceptance

International Students
Fall: April 30
Preferred Deadline: February 1
No Spring or Summer acceptance