How to Apply

Deadline for applying to The Department of Art & Art History Graduate Program is February 1st, 2022.

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:
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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