Arts Leadership

Applications

The MFA program is a cohort program starting Summer Quarter, August Intersession of each academic year.  For 2013, August Intersession is a 4-week course starting Tuesday, Agusut 20th and ending Thursday, September 13th, 2013 that will include some Saturday and Sunday classes.    

Applicants are required to submit the following documents for consideration:

  • A completed Graduate Admissions application form and required fee
  • Official transcripts reflecting a four-year equivalent bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution as well as any post-baccalaureate coursework.  Please have all official transcripts mailed directly to the Office of Admissions at Seattle University: 901 12th Avenue, P.O. Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122-1090
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.00 (GPA) calculated with coursework from all post-secondary educational institutions attended in last 90 quarter/60 semester credits of the bachelor’s degree and any post-baccalaureate coursework. In special cases, those with a GPA less than a 3.00 will be admitted on a probationary basis. Applicants earning a bachelor’s degree from a non-graded institution must submit official GRE scores in lieu of GPA.
  • Current résumé reflecting at least two years management experience in a nonprofit organization or comparable work or volunteer experience
  • Two recommendation forms completed by individuals who have evaluated applicant’s academic work or supervised practical experience and are able to assess potential for graduate study. These letters should address the applicant's potential for academic success at the graduate level, specifically noting the fit of the applicant to the mission and goals of Seattle University and the MFAL program.
  • Two-page statement describing career objectives and discussing how participation in the program will help achieve goal
  • Applicants for whom English is not a native language must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency may be met with an official TOEFL score of 92 (IBT) / 580 (PBT); the IELTS exam with a minimum score of 7.0; PTE score of 62, or an institutional Michigan Proficiency Test result of at least 83%. For specific questions, contact Janet Shandley in Graduate Admissions.

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    For more information and to apply online, visit our Graduate Admissions website.