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The Corcoran’s graduate community of approximately 150 students originates from numerous states across the U.S. and several countries around the world. All of our students seek ways to inform and transform the human experience in the world of art and design. There is a creative synergy between our institution and its students who research, design, and teach. It is an exciting and powerful benefit of the Corcoran’s graduate programs.

Admission is competitive and based upon an applicant’s previous academic performance and evaluation of his or her competence and potential for success in the program. Application requirements are listed below and vary by program. Completion of an undergraduate degree is required for admission. Applicants with questions about graduate programs or application procedures are encouraged to contact the Office of Graduate Admission directly with any questions at (202) 639-1814 or admissions@corcoran.org.



For admission consideration, applicants at the graduate level should note the priority deadlines below for the Fall term and November 1 for the Spring term. After these dates, applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis:

    MA History of Decorative Arts March 1
    MA Art Education March 15
    MAT Art Education March 15
    MA Interior Design April 15
    MA Exhibition Design April 15
The priority deadline for financial aid applications (including submission of the FAFSA) is March 15 for the Fall term and November 15 for the Spring term.


MA History of Decorative Arts

  • Completed application form
  • Non-refundable application fee ($75)
  • Official copies of all college transcripts
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Statement of interest and intentions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Interview with Program Director
  • GRE strongly recommended

MA Art Education

  • Completed application form
  • Non-refundable application fee ($75)
  • Official copies of all college transcripts
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Statement of interest and intentions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Portfolio of work
  • Writing sample
  • Interview with Program Director
  • Credentials and testing documentation

MAT Art Education

  • Completed application form
  • Non-refundable application fee ($75)
  • Official copies of all college transcripts
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Statement of interest and intentions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Portfolio
  • Academic/professional writing sample
  • Interview with Program Director
  • Praxis I scores (by time of enrollment)

MA Interior Design

  • Completed application form
  • Non-refundable application fee ($75)
  • Official copies of all college transcripts
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Statement of interest and intentions
  • Design portfolio (for students seeking direct admission)
  • Samples of student work (if applicable)
  • Interview with Program Director

MA Exhibition Design

  • Completed application form
  • Non-refundable application fee ($75)
  • Official copies of all college transcripts
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Statement of interest and intentions
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Design portfolio (for students seeking direct admission)
  • Samples of student work (if applicable)
  • Interview with Program Director