Admission to Mason Gross School of the Arts is highly competitive. The school accepts individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree from an approved institution and who provide evidence that they have the ability to successfully complete a graduate program. Admissions decisions are based on a combination of factors, including the applicant's previous academic performance, experience, and achievement; recommendations; a portfolio or audition; the potential to succeed as a professional artist; and other criteria. Additionally, the number of students who can be accommodated in some programs is limited.

Because admission requirements vary among the programs, applicants should carefully review the information and instructions provided in this catalog and in the application forms available from the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.