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.
Applying to BU College of Fine Arts
READY TO APPLY TO CFA?
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.
Visit BU College of Fine Arts
With programs in Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, Boston University College of Fine Arts offers a wide array of undergraduate degrees.
What is CFA? It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens here.
Who are we?
Three Schools. In one College. In one top-tier University. Intimate arts school. World-class research institution. A diverse community of creators, advocates, change-makers. It's hard to sum up in words what makes CFA so special. Let us introduce ourselves to you.
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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.
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Random Actor Project Enters Second Phase
BU Center for New Music season features Hans Thomalla, Elizabeth Ogonek, and Ming Tsao Residencies
CFA Students Named as Innovate@BU’s First-Year Innovation Fellows
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.
Q0: The Effect
Q0: The Effect
Between the Bylines
Fall Arts Fair 2026
School of Music Faculty Showcase
Gallery Drum Performance with Gareth Dylan Smith
Drum performance with Gareth Dylan Smith
The Seven Deadly Sins
CFA In The Media
We're making headlines - read all about it!