Graduate

Graduate students apply to both the LSU Graduate School and to the School of Art. To apply to LSU, visit the LSU Graduate School website for a checklist of required materials and admission standards. The website includes an online application form, along with instructions for paying your application fee and submitting transcripts and test scores.

To apply to the School of Art graduate program, you need to complete the school’s application form and submit it along with transcripts, your portfolio, a letter of intent and three letters of reference. You will also need to submit a portfolio of work with your application. You can find the application form, which includes instructions for submitting materials below.

[ School of Art MA/MFA Application (PDF link) ]

Admissions are selective and your application is evaluated on the basis of grade point average, letters of recommendation and your portfolio. You must have a B.A. or B.S. degree to be considered for the graduate program. If you are applying for the Master of Arts program in art history, you should have a minimum GRE score of 1000. ]