Applicants must submit a portfolio and must be admissible to KU by assured admission or individual review:

21+ ACT (1060+ SAT) and 3.25+ GPA 

or 

24+ ACT (1160+ SAT) and 3.0+ GPA

Portfolio:

• Required for all applicants. 
• 10-15 images of creative work and a brief essay question.
• Learn more and submit a portfolio here.

Deadlines:

• Priority Consideration: Nov. 1
• Final Deadline: Feb. 1

Portfolios are not reviewed until after the deadlines. Decision letters are sent approximately one month after the deadline.  

• Must have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA from previous institutions, including KU
• Complete online application (Transfer and Readmits Only)
• Submit official transcripts to the KU Office of Admissions
• Submit portfolio 

Deadlines:

• Spring 2021: Oct. 1
• Fall 2021: Feb. 1

Portfolios are not reviewed until after the deadlines. Decision letters are sent approximately one month after the deadline.  

International students should apply through the Office of International Recruitment and Undergraduate Admissions. 

Requirements:

• Total TOEFL iBT score of 70+ or Total IELTS score of 6.0+ 
• Must have at least a 3.0+ cumulative GPA on a 4.0-point scale
• Complete Online Application
• Submit Portfolio 

Deadlines: 

• Spring 2021:
  • Transfer, Current KU Students, or Readmits: Oct. 1
• Fall 2021:
  • Incoming Freshmen - Deadline for Priority Consideration: Nov. 1 
  • Incoming Freshmen - Deadline for Final Consideration: Feb. 1
  • Transfer, Current KU Students, or Readmits: Feb. 1

​Portfolios are not reviewed until after the deadlines. Decision letters are sent approximately one month after the deadline.