24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, California 91355
661.255.1050
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All students should apply to CalArts using our online application.
However, if you are unable to use our online system, you may download a PDF file of the application and portfolio forms and mail them to:
Standardized testing
CalArts does not require prospective first-year college students (BFA1) to submit standardized test scores (SAT I or ACT). In addition, MFA applicants are not required to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). However, if you submit test scores, we will consider those scores as a part of your admissions review.
Center for Integrated Media application requirements
School of Theater application requirements
Audition and interview guidelines
It is the responsibility of applicants to schedule an audition or interview. Auditions and interviews are held on selected dates on the CalArts campus and in select U.S. cities. The audition and interview schedules will be available in November.
Portfolio Guidelines
School of Music application requirements
Audition guidelines
Applicants to the Multi-Focus Programs in Performance, the World Music Performance Program and the Musical Arts Program may either give a live audition or submit a recorded audition portfolio (see exceptions below). Live auditions are strongly recommended. These are held in January on the CalArts campus as well as in selected U.S. cities. The audition schedule will be available in November.
School of Film/Video application requirements
Portfolio guidelines
School of Dance application requirements
Program in Dance (BFA, MFA)
School of Critical Studies application requirements
Writing Program (MFA only)
A portfolio is required in addition to a statement discussing your writing/artistic practice and referencing your creative and/or critical influences.