Apply to the visual arts program

​The School of Fine Arts and the School of Music are expanding their admissions requirements to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of skillsets, learning styles, outlooks, and creativity a student includes in their application. Click here for more information.

1. Complete the university's application for general admission/readmission. All supporting documents including your official transcripts for the general admission/readmission application should be mailed directly to the ​Office of the Registrar.

As part of your general application, students applying for the visual arts, BFA program must prepare a personal statement on why you are choosing visual arts as your area of study and why you would like to study at Grenfell Campus, as well as a summary of your art training and/or experience. If you don't have any formal training or experience, don't worry. Take this time to explore your passion for art and why you are interested in our program.

2. Prepare your portfolio​. In addition to your application to Memorial University, you must submit a portfolio of your artwork (images of 15 - 20 artworks or a link to a Google Drive containing the images). Your portfolio should be uploaded to the online portal as part of your application package. Be sure to review the portfolio guidelines prior to submission.

Applications and portfolios submitted by February 1 for the fall semester intake and will be reviewed and considered for priority acceptance. Late applications will be considered as time and resources permit. All applications must be submitted in digital format.