Virtual Graduate Info Session
Get to know the numerous and varied graduate programs at UArts by attending and exploring our Virtual Graduate Info Session. Meet program directors, current students and faculty, and learn more about how you can advance your creativity at UArts.
Our live events have concluded for the season. Explore the introduction videos below to learn more about graduate programs. Be sure to check out the Virtual Information Fair to learn more about International Student Programs, Student Financial Services and University Libraries.
UArts offers a wide range of low-residency, online, part-time, intensive and two-year degree options. Find your program.
If you have any questions, contact us at gps@uarts.edu. We hope to see you there!
Introduction to Graduate and Professional Programs
We’re excited to welcome you to our creative community, and can’t wait to see where your extraordinary talent takes you. Click the programs below to see video messages from our program directors, alumni and program representatives.
Learn about the Art Education (MAT) program at UArts with Program Director Rande Blank.
Learn about the Book Arts & Printmaking (MFA) program at UArts with Interim Program Director Alexander Kirillov.
Learn about the Educational Program Design (MEd) and Educational Technology (MEd) programs at UArts.
Learn about the Jazz Studies (MM) program at UArts with Jazz Studies alumni Chien Chien Lu MM ’17, Michael Saddekni MM ’17, JoJo Streater MM ’17, Tal Shtuhl MM ’16, Shane Aaserud MM ’17 and Dylan Mulcahy MM ’18. Contact Program Director Don Glanden, dglanden@uarts.edu, with any questions.
Learn about the Museum Education (MA) program at UArts with Program Director Mickey Maley. Contact Mickey Maley at mmaley@uarts.edu with any questions.
Learn about the Museum Exhibition Planning & Design (MFA) and Museum Studies (MA) programs at UArts.
Learn about the Music Education (MAT) program at UArts with Program Director Keith Hodgson. Contact khodgson@uarts.edu with any questions.
Learn about the Music Education (MM) program at UArts with Program Director Jenny Neff.
Learn about the Product Design (MDes) program at UArts with Program Director Hsin-Chun Wang.
Graduate Admissions Process
Our step-by-step admissions process is outlined on each program’s page. Find your program and click the How to Apply tab to learn more about your program's application requirements. Contact the School of Graduate and Professional Studies: gps@uarts.edu.
Learn more about tuition, financial aid and scholarships.
Virtual Information Fair
Our Virtual Information Fair is a collection of introductory videos and frequently asked questions from departments across the university. You can visit the content any time to learn more about International Student Programs, Student Financial Services and University Libraries.
Welcome from International Student Programs.
The Big Share
Explore projects and exhibitions by the School of Dance faculty, guests and students. You’re invited to wander and experience the contents of each project in your own time. Project pages will be available indefinitely, so enter, exit and return as you please.
MEd Capstone Projects
The culminating experience in the Professional Institute for Educators (PIE) MEd programs is the formal capstone project. Each year, students in the Educational Program Design (MEd) and Educational Technology (MEd) programs complete a project that represents a unique reflection of their individual course of study. This capstone project ties together the sum of the MEd coursework taken in the program, and offers educators the choice of completing one of three projects according to educator interest and utility within the educator’s classroom, school or district. Options include a curriculum project, a research project or an action research project.
Jazz Studies (MM) Performances
Watch and listen to students, faculty, alumni and guest artists from the Jazz Studies (MM) program. From original music videos to graduate ensemble events, masterclasses and studio recorded albums, you’ll hear the unique artistic voice of the UArts community.
Listen to Jazz Studies (MM) performances.
Product Design (MDes) Student Projects
Students in the Product Design (MDes) program focus on human-centered design, maker culture and entrepreneurship. Discover the award-winning, innovative projects that distinguish our students as artists and designers of the highest caliber.
Explore Product Design (MDes) student projects.
Dance (MFA) 2020 Celebration
The Dance (MFA) program celebrates the graduating Class of 2020 and the end of the summer semester. Watch program highlights and behind-the-scenes footage in this celebration video.
Resist Covid Take 6!
Conceived by Carrie Mae Weems and Pierre Loving, Resist Covid Take 6! aims to create an artist-driven public awareness campaign to educate and enlighten Black, Latinx and Native American communities about the impact of COVID-19 on their lives. UArts is the exclusive presenter of Weems’ project in Philadelphia, where billboards, creative messaging and public art has been installed around Center City to highlight the virus’ staggering death toll.
See the project and learn more.
Class of 2020 Student Thesis Showcases
Explore the many virtual exhibits, galleries, projects, screenings and showcases that UArts programs have put together to feature student theses and works from the graduate program student Class of 2020. The diverse collections show the unique perspectives of UArts graduate students.
Explore the Class of 2020 Student Theses Showcases.
5 Questions with Visiting Artists
Visiting artists offer advice for aspiring professionals and answer questions about art education, collaboration, practice, portfolios and more.
School of Music Student Performances
Watch archived performances from the School of Music and other events held in our state-of-the-art, 140-seat Caplan Recital Hall. See where our ensembles—from ambient, hip hop and jazz, to funk/New Orleans and big band—perform. “The Caplan” hosts them all.
UArtist Playlist
There is a UArts playlist available, full of high energy tracks for studying, dreaming and creating. Showcasing the diverse talent and artistry of current students, faculty and alumni, #uartist is a celebration of the boundless creativity of the UArts community. No genre is off limits.
UArts’ YouTube Channel
Find out more about UArts students, alumni, visiting arts and more on our YouTube channel!
Graduate and Professional Studies
Email gps@uarts.edu or call 215-717-6006 with any questions about graduate and professional studies.
Learn more about graduate admissions.
Student Financial Services
SFS helps thousands of students plan for a UArts education each year. Contact finaid@uarts.edu or 215-717-6170.
Learn more about Student Financial Services.
International Student Programs
Contact Director of International Student Programs Mara Flamm with any questions regarding your I-20 or F-1 visa, the ESL Institute, and post-graduate life and employment. Email mflamm@uarts.edu or call 215-717-6621.
Graduate programs
UArts offers a broad range of graduate programs in the visual and performing arts, design and education.
UArtist
Check out #uartist campaign on Instagram! #UArtist celebrates the boundless creativity of the UArts community.
Start your application
Begin your application today. Our Graduate and Professional Studies team will help you throughout the process.