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Department of Art and Art History

Master Your Craft

Masters Application Process

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We are happy to assist you with the application process. Please contact us with questions.

Art and Art History Graduate Admissions Coordinator:
Christy Aggens, (402) 472-7594, caggens2@unlnotes.unl.edu

Art and Art History Graduate Chair:
Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Ingraham eingraham2@unl.edu

Art History Program Coordinator:
Prof. Alison Stewart
(402)472-8664
astewart1@unl.edu

College of Graduate Studies:
Phone: (402) 472-2875 or (800) 742-8800
graduate@unl.edu

Application Overview

The Department of Art and Art History has an entirely online application system. The application for the MA in Art History has two parts, and the application for the MFA in Studio Art has three parts. Due to a waiting period between parts one and two, the application will require several days to complete.

It is recommended that you start part 1 no later than January 25th.
The application deadline is February 1st.

Part One: Online Application for Admission Following the completion of this form, you will receive two emails, one with a password and information about the MyRed system, and a second with instructions for GAMES, UNL’s online application system. (Be aware that it may be a day or two before you receive both emails, so be sure to build this time constraint into your planning).

Part Two: Graduate Admission Management and Evaluation System (GAMES)
  • Three recommendation letters (you will be asked to provide the names and email addresses for those writing a letter on your behalf. Each person will receive an email from GAMES requesting a recommendation letter and each will each be provided with a link for online letter submission).
  • A Statement of goals and objectives (uploaded in PDF format)
  • For International Students, Minimum TOEFL: Paper-550 Internet-79
Part Three: Portfolio Submission
Students will upload a portfolio of 20 images (complete with titles and descriptions) to our Slideroom© portal. A link is provided at the end of the application on GAMES. Complete instructions including images size and formats, are provided on the Slideroom© site. Upon completing the portfolio submission, the applicant will be provided with a confirmation number, which should then be submitted to GAMES, completing the application process.

Once the entire application is complete it will be forwarded to the department faculty members for review. Applicants will be notified as soon as admissions decisions are complete.
Part One: Online Application for Admission Following the completion of this form, you will receive two emails, one with a password and information about the MyRed system, and a second with instructions for GAMES, UNL’s online application system. (Be aware that it may be a day or two before you receive both emails, so be sure to build this time constraint into your planning).

Part Two: Graduate Admission Management and Evaluation System (GAMES)
  • Three recommendation letters (you will be asked to provide the names and email addresses for those writing a letter on your behalf. Each person will receive an email from GAMES requesting a recommendation letter and each will each be provided with a link for online letter submission).
  • A Statement of goals and objectives (uploaded in PDF format)
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
  • Writing sample (e.g., paper from an art history course or related field, senior thesis).
  • Curriculum Vitae (uploaded in PDF format)
  • For International Students, Minimum TOEFL: Paper-550 Internet-79
Once the entire application is complete it will be forwarded to the department faculty members for review. Applicants will be notified as soon as admissions decisions are complete.