Online Degrees & Admissions
Admissions
Explore our online program admissions requirements, financial tools, and resources to determine if they are a match for you. Reach out to cfaapply@bu.edu with any questions along the way, or simply begin your application here!
We look forward to hearing from you.
The CFA Online Experience
Why online at Boston University?
As the first educational institution to offer online music degrees, Boston University has continued to be at the forefront of online programs. With fine arts and music offerings, the programs offer students the expert teaching and quality curricula that is a hallmark of Boston University.
Hear from our students and learn why the online programs continue to shape music and art education and educators.
Resources for Current Online Students
Are you a current student in an online program at CFA looking for information or forms? Find all the tools you need during your online Art Education and Music Education experience.
Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
Conversation: Ronna Kress and Tara Rubin
Ronna Kress and Tara Rubin discuss the art of casting for the stage and screen
BU School of Music: Opera Institute and School of Theatre Stage Roméo et Juliette at Booth Theatre
The well-known Shakespeare story of the warring families runs at Boston University's Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre from February 26 - March 1, 2026
Dr. Harvey Young to Step Down as Dean
Young will continue as Interim Vice President for the Arts
Beyond the Classroom: Thalia Gerloff (CFA’27)
BU acting major Thalia Gerloff read the lead role of Erin in the new play COURT 4, by director and professor Wendy Goldberg, a project that stems from an Amazon Prime docuseries about competitive junior tennis
Creatives in Practice: Wendy C. Goldberg
BU Professor of Directing created and executive-produced the competitive junior tennis docuseries, TOP CLASS TENNIS, leading to the development of a new play where BU acting major Thalia Gerloff read the lead role
Playing a Teenager May Earn This Alum a Grammy
Omar Najmi sang the lead role in Adoration, nominated for best opera recording
Curtains Up: BU School of Theatre’s Spring 2026 Season
The timeless and tragic opera Roméo et Juliette, a play based on the only surviving trilogy from ancient Greek theatre, and senior capstone events are part of the lineup of BU School of Theatre's current season
A Magician’s Touch
Paul Tate dePoo III brings a flair for illusion and a love of spectacle to his lavish set designs for Broadway and beyond
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