Art History
Applicants must have a Masters degree in Art History or a graduate degree in another discipline approved by the Art History PhD faculty.
Art and Visual Culture Education
Applicants must have a Masters degree in Art Education, Studio Art, Art History, or Education from an accredited institution. If your degree is in another area, please contact an Art and Visual Culture Education faculty member to discuss your application.
All applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
1. Complete the on-line application through the Graduate College. We do not accept paper applications. The on-line application allows to you save changes and return to your application as often as you like. In the application, you will be asked to:
Select either the Art History or Art Education track
Attach Transcripts
Attach a Statement of Purpose
Attach a Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Attach a Writing or research sample. Maximum of 10 pages.
2. Send three confidential letters of reference directly to the School of Art. Preferably to be sent directly by referees, and from academic sources.
Please send your letters of reference to:
Graduate Program
School of Art
P.O. Box 210002
Tucson, AZ 85721
Please visit the Graduate College website if you are claiming Arizona residency, need financial aid or are an international student.
The Graduate College requires additional materials of International students (Proof of Financial Resources, Health Insurance, and proof of English proficiency for students whose native language is not English). Please refer to the International Student Admissions section.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the School of Art Graduate Program Coordinator at 520.621.8518 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Application Deadlines:
Spring Admission
October 1st
Fall Admission
February 1st