How to Apply

Otis accepts undergraduate applications for the fall and spring semesters. The College begins accepting applications for spring September 1 and the priority date for completing spring applications is November 15 of each year. The College begins accepting applications for the fall term on October 1 and the priority date for completing fall applications is February 15 of each year. All applicants whose files are complete by the priority date will be given full consideration. After these dates applications will be considered as long as space remains available in the class.

The four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) program begins with Foundation Year. Students advance into their major when they become sophomores (second year students). Studio work is complemented by the Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum throughout the four years. They also participate in Integrated Learning (site-based research) courses.