For over 90 years, Cranbrook Academy of Art has been one of the nation’s most celebrated graduate-only schools of transformative art, architecture, and design. In 2021, The New York Times called us the last remaining utopian art school in America.
Register for 2025-26 Admission Events below!
Prospective students are also encouraged to contact us about scheduling personal portfolio reviews/ informational sessions with our Admissions team.
Prospective graduate students, join our admissions team for a walk down Academy Way and see the Academy shared facilities. You will peek into our graduate programs and we will answer any questions you have about admissions. On-campus tours take place only once a month on a Saturday. Please plan to arrive 15 min before the tour starts for check-in. A maximum of two people allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
We are situated on a historic campus and not all our departments are wheelchair or handicap accessible. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodation should contact us before registering for a tour. Please email CAAadmissions@cranbrook.edu with your questions.
Tour Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art Campus
Parking: Cranbrook Art Museum and Moneo Studio Building Parking Lot
Check-in/Tour Start Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Peristyle – Between the Art Library and Cranbrook Art Museum
Visitors will receive free admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum and Institute of Science the day of their tour.
Prospective graduate students, join our admissions team for a walk down Academy Way and see the Academy shared facilities. You will peek into our graduate programs and we will answer any questions you have about admissions. On-campus tours take place only once a month on a Saturday. Please plan to arrive 15 min before the tour starts for check-in. A maximum of two people allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
We are situated on a historic campus and not all our departments are wheelchair or handicap accessible. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodation should contact us before registering for a tour. Please email CAAadmissions@cranbrook.edu with your questions.
Tour Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art Campus
Parking: Cranbrook Art Museum and Moneo Studio Building Parking Lot
Check-in/Tour Start Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Peristyle – Between the Art Library and Cranbrook Art Museum
Visitors will receive free admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum and Institute of Science the day of their tour.
Join our Student Services and Admission team for a session focused on frequently asked questions about Academics and Campus Life at Cranbrook.
We will answer your questions about Cranbrook Academy of Art’s MFA/MArch program, campus life, studios, and applying for admission.
Join our Student Services and Admission team for a session focused on frequently asked questions about Academics and Campus Life at Cranbrook.
We will answer your questions about Cranbrook Academy of Art’s MFA/MArch program, campus life, studios, and applying for admission.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team online! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team online! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Join our Admission team for a step-by-step walk-through of the application portal and how to submit your portfolio via Slideroom.
Join our Admission team for a step-by-step walk-through of the application portal and how to submit your portfolio via Slideroom.
Join our Admission team for an introduction to the application at Cranbrook Academy of Art, a graduate-only (MFA/MArch) program. We will walk through the application requirements and provide a checklist, and tips, to make your application stand out. Topics will include writing your statement of intent and choosing the best people to write your letters of recommendation.
Join our Admission team for an introduction to the application at Cranbrook Academy of Art, a graduate-only (MFA/MArch) program. We will walk through the application requirements and provide a checklist, and tips, to make your application stand out. Topics will include writing your statement of intent and choosing the best people to write your letters of recommendation.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team in person at Graduate National Portfolio Day in Chicago! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team in person at Graduate National Portfolio Day in Chicago! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Meet with Cranbrook Academy of Art alumni, SeonHee Sunny Kim (MFA 3D Design 2019) and Yena Park (MFA Fiber 2020), at International Portfolio Day in Seoul, South Korea! Learn about the Cranbrook Experience and receive a portfolio review.
Event location to be confirmed.
Meet with Cranbrook Academy of Art alumni, SeonHee Sunny Kim (MFA 3D Design 2019) and Yena Park (MFA Fiber 2020), at International Portfolio Day in Seoul, South Korea! Learn about the Cranbrook Experience and receive a portfolio review.
Event location to be confirmed.
Prospective graduate students are invited to join us for an Open House on Saturday, October 25, 2025 to learn more about the MFA and MArch programs available at Cranbrook Academy of Art, one of the top graduate-only programs in the United States.
Go inside our studios and learn about our 10 programs: Architecture, Ceramics, Fiber, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture.
Meet Artists-in-Residence (who are also the lead faculty and head of each program), learn about life on campus, and enjoy tours.
Note, this is NOT the annual OPEN STUDIOS art sale for the general public; stay tuned for the April 2026 date!
Prospective graduate students are invited to join us for an Open House on Saturday, October 25, 2025 to learn more about the MFA and MArch programs available at Cranbrook Academy of Art, one of the top graduate-only programs in the United States.
Go inside our studios and learn about our 10 programs: Architecture, Ceramics, Fiber, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture.
Meet Artists-in-Residence (who are also the lead faculty and head of each program), learn about life on campus, and enjoy tours.
Note, this is NOT the annual OPEN STUDIOS art sale for the general public; stay tuned for the April 2026 date!
Join our Admission team to review the portfolio requirements for the admission application at Cranbrook Academy of Art, a graduate-only (MFA/MArch) program. We will walk you through the process and tips to make your work stand out.
We will cover portfolio requirements for each of our programs and their differences. Programs include Architecture, Ceramics, Fiber, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture.
Join our Admission team to review the portfolio requirements for the admission application at Cranbrook Academy of Art, a graduate-only (MFA/MArch) program. We will walk you through the process and tips to make your work stand out.
We will cover portfolio requirements for each of our programs and their differences. Programs include Architecture, Ceramics, Fiber, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team in person at Graduate National Portfolio Day in San Francisco! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team in person at Graduate National Portfolio Day in San Francisco! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team in person at Graduate National Portfolio Day in New York! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team in person at Graduate National Portfolio Day in New York! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
As you consider this important investment in your future, you may have some money questions. Join the Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid, Julia Delagarza and Recruitment Manager Tatiana Flis to learn about funding opportunities at Cranbrook Academy of Art, a graduate-only (MFA/MArch) program, as well tips to uncover external funding resources.
As you consider this important investment in your future, you may have some money questions. Join the Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid, Julia Delagarza and Recruitment Manager Tatiana Flis to learn about funding opportunities at Cranbrook Academy of Art, a graduate-only (MFA/MArch) program, as well tips to uncover external funding resources.
Prospective graduate students, join our admissions team for a walk down Academy Way and see the Academy shared facilities. You will peek into our graduate programs and we will answer any questions you have about admissions. On-campus tours take place only once a month on a Saturday. Please plan to arrive 15 min before the tour starts for check-in. A maximum of two people allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
We are situated on a historic campus and not all our departments are wheelchair or handicap accessible. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodation should contact us before registering for a tour. Please email CAAadmissions@cranbrook.edu with your questions.
Tour Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art Campus
Parking: Cranbrook Art Museum and Moneo Studio Building Parking Lot
Check-in/Tour Start Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Peristyle – Between the Art Library and Cranbrook Art Museum
Visitors will receive free admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum and Institute of Science the day of their tour.
Prospective graduate students, join our admissions team for a walk down Academy Way and see the Academy shared facilities. You will peek into our graduate programs and we will answer any questions you have about admissions. On-campus tours take place only once a month on a Saturday. Please plan to arrive 15 min before the tour starts for check-in. A maximum of two people allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
We are situated on a historic campus and not all our departments are wheelchair or handicap accessible. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodation should contact us before registering for a tour. Please email CAAadmissions@cranbrook.edu with your questions.
Tour Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art Campus
Parking: Cranbrook Art Museum and Moneo Studio Building Parking Lot
Check-in/Tour Start Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Peristyle – Between the Art Library and Cranbrook Art Museum
Visitors will receive free admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum and Institute of Science the day of their tour.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team online! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team online! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team in person at Graduate National Portfolio Day in Miami! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art’s admissions team in person at Graduate National Portfolio Day in Miami! Learn more about the Cranbrook Experience, our ten programs, and receive a portfolio review.
Do you have questions about your portfolio, letters of recommendation, financial documents or international language scores? Join our Admission team for a session focused on frequently asked questions. We will answer all your questions about applying to Cranbrook Academy of Art’s MFA/MArch program.
Do you have questions about your portfolio, letters of recommendation, financial documents or international language scores? Join our Admission team for a session focused on frequently asked questions. We will answer all your questions about applying to Cranbrook Academy of Art’s MFA/MArch program.
Prospective graduate students, join our admissions team for a walk down Academy Way and see the Academy shared facilities. You will peek into our graduate programs and we will answer any questions you have about admissions. On-campus tours take place only once a month on a Saturday. Please plan to arrive 15 min before the tour starts for check-in. A maximum of two people allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
We are situated on a historic campus and not all our departments are wheelchair or handicap accessible. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodation should contact us before registering for a tour. Please email CAAadmissions@cranbrook.edu with your questions.
Tour Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art Campus
Parking: Cranbrook Art Museum and Moneo Studio Building Parking Lot
Check-in/Tour Start Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Peristyle – Between the Art Library and Cranbrook Art Museum
Visitors will receive free admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum and Institute of Science the day of their tour.
Prospective graduate students, join our admissions team for a walk down Academy Way and see the Academy shared facilities. You will peek into our graduate programs and we will answer any questions you have about admissions. On-campus tours take place only once a month on a Saturday. Please plan to arrive 15 min before the tour starts for check-in. A maximum of two people allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
We are situated on a historic campus and not all our departments are wheelchair or handicap accessible. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodation should contact us before registering for a tour. Please email CAAadmissions@cranbrook.edu with your questions.
Tour Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art Campus
Parking: Cranbrook Art Museum and Moneo Studio Building Parking Lot
Check-in/Tour Start Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Peristyle – Between the Art Library and Cranbrook Art Museum
Visitors will receive free admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum and Institute of Science the day of their tour.
Do you have questions about your portfolio, letters of recommendation, financial documents or international language scores? Join our Admission team for a session focused on frequently asked questions. We will answer all your questions about applying to Cranbrook Academy of Art’s MFA/MArch program.
Do you have questions about your portfolio, letters of recommendation, financial documents or international language scores? Join our Admission team for a session focused on frequently asked questions. We will answer all your questions about applying to Cranbrook Academy of Art’s MFA/MArch program.
Prospective graduate students, join our admissions team for a walk down Academy Way and see the Academy shared facilities. You will peek into our graduate programs and we will answer any questions you have about admissions. On-campus tours take place only once a month on a Saturday. Please plan to arrive 15 min before the tour starts for check-in. A maximum of two people allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
We are situated on a historic campus and not all our departments are wheelchair or handicap accessible. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodation should contact us before registering for a tour. Please email CAAadmissions@cranbrook.edu with your questions.
Tour Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art Campus
Parking: Cranbrook Art Museum and Moneo Studio Building Parking Lot
Check-in/Tour Start Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Peristyle – Between the Art Library and Cranbrook Art Museum
Visitors will receive free admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum and Institute of Science the day of their tour.
Prospective graduate students, join our admissions team for a walk down Academy Way and see the Academy shared facilities. You will peek into our graduate programs and we will answer any questions you have about admissions. On-campus tours take place only once a month on a Saturday. Please plan to arrive 15 min before the tour starts for check-in. A maximum of two people allowed per party, including the prospective student. Advance registration is required.
We are situated on a historic campus and not all our departments are wheelchair or handicap accessible. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodation should contact us before registering for a tour. Please email CAAadmissions@cranbrook.edu with your questions.
Tour Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art Campus
Parking: Cranbrook Art Museum and Moneo Studio Building Parking Lot
Check-in/Tour Start Location: Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Peristyle – Between the Art Library and Cranbrook Art Museum
Visitors will receive free admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum and Institute of Science the day of their tour.
We are here to help! Join our Admissions Team for this last-minute Drop-in lunch session to ask your application questions. Get personalized help with your application questions in a group. There is no presentation and no agenda, this session is for you to bring your questions and connect.
We are here to help! Join our Admissions Team for this last-minute Drop-in lunch session to ask your application questions. Get personalized help with your application questions in a group. There is no presentation and no agenda, this session is for you to bring your questions and connect.