Undergraduate Admissions Requirements By School
Undergraduate applicants to BU College of Fine Arts follow the process outlined by BU Admissions. In addition, our three Schools require auditions and portfolio submissions for various programs.
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Undergraduate applicants to BU College of Fine Arts School of Music, School of Theatre, and School of Visual Arts apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and must meet the standards of admission to Boston University.
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With programs in Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, Boston University College of Fine Arts offers a wide array of undergraduate degrees.
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CFA's Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
School of Theatre Presents Tony-Nominated Musical The Rink at Booth Theatre
For the first time in 40 years, a revival of the rarely produced Kander/Ebb Broadway musical is being performed at BU from November 22 - December 8
The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo Returns to BU with New Stories, Workshops, and Panels
New England's leading event for independent comics and graphic novels is back at BU for its third consecutive year from December 6-8, 2024
Vocal Performance Majors Take Their Talents to Colombia for the 61st Popayán Music Festival
Recent BU alums Mirah Johnston and Grace Christensen, alongside Assistant Professor of Music David Guzman, performed never-before-recorded songs
Listen to BU Treblemakers A Cappella Arrangements of Songs by Coldplay, Sabrina Carpenter, and More
The group’s new album, Afterglow, showcases a wide range of talent and was recorded in CFA’s soundproof practice rooms
Boston Globe feature: Laurie Simmons: when a house is not a home
The photographer’s playful yet disquieting images are on display at BU
New 808 Gallery Show Celebrates the Vision and Talent of BU Staff Photographers
Moments in Photography: Works by Janice Checchio, Jackie Ricciardi, and Cydney Scott is on view at 808 Gallery through December 3
Yo-EL Cassell’s Students Discover the J.O.Y. in Movement
Assistant professor and head of movement's innovative technique helps young actors prepare for successful careers
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre Offers Prime Comeuppance for Amazon’s Jeff Bezos
Wild satire by Maggie Kearnan and a drama by Tina Esper kick off BPT’s 2024-2025 season
Upcoming CFA Events
There's always something going on at the College of Fine Arts! Check out all upcoming concerts, productions, exhibitions, lectures, and community events.
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
The Rink
The Skriker
The Rink
The Skriker
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
Jacob Webster: Fruition's View Exhibition
The Skriker
CFA In The Media
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