Master of Fine Arts in Design

Application Procedure

APPLY NOW UW-Stout welcomes M.F.A. candidates who demonstrate strong academic and design skills through their education, background, and creative experience. The application process is intentionally designed to ensure any accepted candidates are likely to succeed in the program. If you have questions about the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact mfadesign@uwstout.edu. APPLY uwstout.slideroom.com Application is a 2-step process: You will apply to both the university and the M.F.A. program—acceptance to one does not immediately grant acceptance to the other. More instructions are available at the link above. Portfolio | 10–15 examples of creative/professional work from your area(s) of expertise. Include brief written descriptions. A limit of 5 motion/video examples will be accepted as part of the total 10–15 examples. For interactive/game design examples, please focus on video walkthroughs, trailers, or demo reels (not full games). Statement of Interest | This 2–3 page statement should describe your goals for graduate study, your topics of interest for research and exploration, and should provide context for your work included in the visual portfolio. PDF preferred. CV/Resume | Your most current resume or CV, uploaded via SlideRoom. Three Letters of Recommendation | Recommenders should upload via SlideRoom. Transcripts (official) | Upload transcript(s) via SlideRoom. UPLOAD

DEADLINES April 1: Priority *

* For students who want to ensure full consideration for scheduling, assistantships, and additional financial aid, April 1 should be used. However, UW-Stout extends a rolling admission process into the summer.

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