How to Apply
Deadline for applying to The Department of Art & Art History Graduate Program is February 1st, 2021.
There are two steps in the application process. The prospective student must apply fully to both The Department of Art & Art History and The Graduate School to be considered.
The Department of Art and Art History does NOT require the GRE for Admission
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1. Please email the following items to the Graduate Coordinator, Professor Matt Long, in PDF format:
• Letter of Intent (include a brief introduction, proposed area of study, semester and year to begin the program, and goals as a graduate student).
• 20 Images (Save images in JPG format; maximum dimensions of 2000 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi. File sizes should be no larger than 2MB).
• Include a corresponding Image List with dimensions, medium, process and year.
• Contact information of 3 references, including name, phone, adn email. These may be from Academic or non-Academic sources.
• Artist’s Statement
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript
Email to: mattlong@olemiss.edu. Please include your last name and “MFA Applicant” in the email line.
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2. Please send the following items to The Graduate School:
• Online Application (along with $50 application fee)
• Official Transcript
send to:
The UM Graduate School
The Graduate House
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677
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Tuition Calculator:
Use this link to estimate tuition costs.
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If you have questions or need more information, please contact:
Matt Long
Professor of Art
Graduate Program Coordinator
(662) 915-6985
mattlong@olemiss.edu
The Department of Art & Art History also offers tours to prospective at students any time throughout the semester.
Contact the office to arrange a meeting or tour of our facilities.
Email: art@olemiss.edu
Phone: 662-915-7193