Checklist: Interdisciplinary Arts
When applying to Interdisciplinary Arts
as a domestic student (if you are an international student, please
refer to the bottom of the page) you will need to submit the following:
Please remember: Geographic circumstances permitting, an interview may be required during the admission process. If an interview is required, the department will contact the student directly. The applicant may present a portfolio during the interview (in addition to the work sample).
Students entering the program should have an undergraduate degree in one of the arts or in arts education.
If you are an international student you will need to submit all of the above materials as well as the additional International Application Materials.
- $55 application fee: You may send a check or money order to the graduate office or complete the online payment form
If you choose to use the online payment form, please select "Grad Application Fee" and also be sure to include your social security number (if applicable). If possible, you should forward the payment confirmation to the Graduate Office (gradsch@colum.edu). To pay by credit card over the phone, please call 312-344-7260. If you pay by check, money order, or with a credit card over the phone, please note that your payment will take longer to process. - Completed domestic application
- Self-Assessment
essay: Within your self-assessment essay, include specific mention of your professional goals (arts administration, the book and paper arts, performance, personal development, or the incorporation of media into your own art form - be specific).
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Two copies of all transcripts from any and all colleges/universities attended
- Work sample: For the MA in Interdisciplinary Arts and the MFA in the Interdisciplinary Arts & Media, please submit a work sample (CD/DVD, website, manuscript, etc.) representative of your expertise in the arts or arts education. (Please do NOT submit computer files of commercial work). For the MFA in Book & Paper Arts, the work sample should be made up of 20 slides, books or a portfolio, or the equivalent body of work.
Please remember: Geographic circumstances permitting, an interview may be required during the admission process. If an interview is required, the department will contact the student directly. The applicant may present a portfolio during the interview (in addition to the work sample).
Students entering the program should have an undergraduate degree in one of the arts or in arts education.
If you are an international student you will need to submit all of the above materials as well as the additional International Application Materials.