California Institute of the Arts [Cal Arts] 2022-2023 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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California Institute of Arts Admissions 2022

Programs: The university offers more than 70 comprehensive programs in the media, visual, arts, and performing. Explore: Courses at California Institute of Arts!
Admission Process: The admission process for California Institute of Arts begins with an online application and requires fees of 65-85 USD for undergraduate programs and 85 USD for graduate programs.
International Student Requirements: International students applying to UG programs are required to submit a TOEFL score of 80 and a TOEFL score of 100 for PG programs.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Application
Application Fee	50 USD (Domestic)/ 65-85 USD (International)
Acceptance Rate	23% (Enrollment 40%)
Average SAT/ACT Score	Neither required nor recommended
Mode of Payment	Credit/Debit Card
Academic Calendar	Based on Semester
Intake Sessions	Fall, Summer & Spring
Work Experience	Not Required
Financial Aid	scholarships
Admissions Desk	admissions@calarts.edu; (800) 545-ARTS

California Institute of the Arts Admission Deadlines

The institute provides a plethora of courses for international students. The University differs in the application deadlines for the undergraduate and graduate courses.

Type	Deadline
Preferred deadline	December 1
Regular deadline	January 5

California Institute of the Arts International Student Admissions

As cited by the university website, one out of every five students in the institute is from a different nation. Plus, many faculties teaching in all schools of the university are also international. International students and teachers at the California Institute of the Arts represent nearly around 50 different countries. The following are the admission process, and requirements for international students.
Application Portal: online portal.
Application Fee: The application fee for every international student at the California Institute of the Arts is 65 USD (undergraduate) and 85 USD (graduate). The application fee for an undergraduate applicant applying after the preferred deadline is 85 USD.
Admission Requirements:

Submission of complete application with portfolio
International Academic Transcripts
Letter of recommendation
English language proficiency results. (IELTS, TOEFL)
Copy of passport’s front page

Applicants can access the official website, complete their applications, and attach the requirements electronically. International applicants from Bulgaria, Columbia, Cuba, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Palestine and Russia need to mail the hard copies of the transcripts.

For Applicants from India, an Indian three-year bachelor’s degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree from the US if the degree was earned under first division and the university is accredited by NCAA under an “A” grade is acceptable. The minimum requirement for admission is a final or provisional degree certificate and an annual statement of marks.

English Proficiency Test Scores

The language proficiency tests that are accepted by the California Institute of the Arts are Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson English Language Test (PTE) and the Duolingo English Test. The applicant’s scores must fall under the category of scores mentioned below, to clear the admission eligibility criteria.

Test	UG Scores	PG Scores
TOEFL (iBT)	80	100
PTE	63	63
IELTS (Academic)	6.5 bands (overall score)	7
Duolingo English Test	105	120

US Visa for International Students

Right after the applicant gets admission into the institute, the student shall receive the instructions for completing the declaration of finances form. This form is essential to complete so the I-20 form can be filled further. The submission of the SEVIS fee and the I-20 form is essential, to begin with, the process of applying for a student Visa to Study in the USA. The following documents shall be required by the US embassy at the time of Visa appointment:

Valid Passport
Receipt of I-901 fee payment
Original I-20
Proof of Health Insurance form
Current United States Address & Contact Number

Any visa or application related inquiries/queries can doubtlessly be solved by the admission desk of the Naval Postgraduate School (admissions@calarts.edu)

California Institute of the Arts Undergraduate Admissions

The Institute accepts applications of undergraduate applicants if they exhibit the following criteria.
Application Portal: Applicants can apply online on the official website of California institute of Arts.
Application Fee: The application fee for the international undergraduate applicant is 65 USD (if applied before or on the preferred deadline).
Application Requirements:

Completed application form
Official transcripts should be sent to the university through any electronic credentialing service like Naviance, Parchment, etc.
Artist Statement
Portfolio and audition for courses requiring them
GED scores or CHSPE scores
Graduation from an accredited secondary school
Two letters of recommendation and one of them should be written by a person who is well versed with the applicant’s artistic work
Declaration of finances

California Institute of the Arts Graduate Admissions

The admission’s eligibility criteria for graduate applicants do not differ a lot from undergraduate applicants. Although, there are minor details in the application process and requirements which are different in both the cases. The Institute accepts applications of graduate applicants if they exhibit the following criteria:

Requirements	MFA in Art	MA in Aesthetics and Politics	MFA in Choreography
Official transcripts	Required	Required	Required
Artistic statement	Required (500-1000 words)	Required	Required
Letter of recommendation	Required (2 letters)	Required (2 letters)	Required (3 letters)
Language proficiency test scores	Required	Required	Required
Portfolio requirements	20 images of recent work.	Writing sample of up to 20 pages	Three complete works including a minimum of one example of group choreography, and one example of documentation of a live performance.
Interview	On invitation	Not required	Required

International applications seeking to study in the US are examined based on preferred and regular deadlines. The applicants applying before the preferred deadline date are given primary priority. Whereas, applications submitted after the preferred deadline dates are given the secondary priority.

Students applying online may submit their fee with a credit card or send a check/money order. Applications without payment will not be processed. Fee waivers are not granted to MFA applicants or international applicants. For language scores, the TOEFL Code is 4049 and must be sent directly via the testing agency.

FAQs

Ques. Who should write my letters of recommendations to be submitted at California Institute of Arts?

Ans. Collaborators, academic teachers, mentors, art teachers, project leaders, employers, or college counselors can write your letters of recommendation for submission at California Institute of Arts.

Ques. What is an artistic statement according to the California Institute of Arts?

Ans. Artistic statement includes your views and opinion on why you are interested in studying the given course in the California institute of Arts. It displays your creative thoughts.

Ques. Are international students eligible for financial aids at California Institute of Arts?

Ans. All the financial aid atCalifornia Institute of Arts is available only to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents only. International applicants can apply for institutional funds like scholarships and grants.

Ques. Where should the applicants send in the documents and scores as well as all the other papers and documents required for admissions?

Ans. The students can use the electronic form to send all the documents to the University and can be mailed through any credentialing service like Naviance, Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, Scribbles, etc.

Ques. What kind of employment opportunities does the University provide?

Ans. The University offers employment opportunities through the Career services, Entertainmentcareers.net, Gamasutra, ShowBiz Jobs, and a lot many.

Ques. Is there any helpdesk or source through which the University can be contacted in case of queries?

Ans. Yes, the University can be contacted through admissions@calarts.edu or can also contact through the telephone on 800-545-2787.