How to Apply

Application Deadlines:

January 15 - Fall term - Fine Arts, Writing and Public Practice (**January 17th postmark**)

January 15 - Summer term - Graphic Design only (**January 17th postmark**)

November 1 - Spring term - Fine Art and Writing only

By the stated deadline Otis Admissions must receive the following items.

1. Online Application for Admission

2. $60 (U.S.) application fee: A check or money order payable to Otis College of Art and Design or credit card by phone with the Admissions Office

3. Résumé

4. Autobiographical statement describing your current work and how it relates to your personal and aesthetic philosophy

5. Official transcripts from the college or university where you earned your Bachelor's degree and official transcripts from any school or college where you studied after earning your Bachelor's degree. This includes community colleges, language institutes, study abroad, etc. International students must submit official foreign language transcripts as well as certified translations.

6. Portfolio for fine arts, public practice, graphic design applicants: 10 to 20 images should be uploaded with details for each image to slideroom.com (this link will be sent to you after submitting the online portion of the application). You may also include an index with the name of each piece, approximate dimensions, medium, date, and file type (e.g., jpeg, tiff, gif, mov, mpg). Slides are accepted in a plastic sheet. Label each slide clearly with name and another i.d. such as date of birth or address, and index number. Writing applicants should submit a 15-20 page sample of poetry, non fiction or fiction.

7. International students, except for Graduate Writing applicants, must submit an English language score. Otis accepts TOEFL, iELTS, and Pearson's Test of English. Please contact the Admissions Office for minimum scores.

8. Three letters of recommendation (optional)

Materials should be sent to:

Otis College of Art and Design

ATTN: Admissions

9045 Lincoln Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90045