The Master of Fine Arts Program

Below are some frequent questions that are asked about the Master of Fine Arts program at the University of Texas Arlington. Please consult these questions before contacting the advisor.

Does my work fit with this program?
The MFA in the Art+Art History department offers students a broad range of study and exploration within the areas of Intermedia, Film and Video, Glass and Visual Communication. If wish to discuss your work with a faculty member to see if UTA’s program is right for you, contact the Graduate Advisor Nancy Palmeri at npalmeri@uta.edu or 817.272.2891 and she will coordinate an appointment with the appropriate faculty representative to discuss your goals and interests.

What does the Dallas Fort Worth area offer me?
Arlington is situated between the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex and offers convenient access to many diverse cultural activities. The museums in the area are world-renowned and provide students with a vital resource for study.
MFA students with the Art+Art History Department have unlimited access to the Gallery at UTA, which offers students the opportunity to view exhibitions by regional, national and international artists. For more information about the Gallery at UTA and other museums and galleries in the area, visit www.uta.edu/gallery.

Do I get a studio to do my work?
Yes, MFA students are assigned shared studio spaces. Many of the studios are equipped with state-of-the art computers for film editing, photography, and visual communication. The department also operates several highly specialized digital imaging labs as well as traditional studio facilities.

Where do I get an application for admission?
You can find on line admission applications at www.uta.edu click onto Admissions, the Graduate, then Apply Now. If you prefer to download a paper application to submit either via mail or in person, you can find one at www.grad.uta.edu. You can also find application at our website, www.uta.edu/art, click Master of Fine Arts. Please remember that the Art+Art History Department has a two-stepped application process: (1) submission of the application to the Graduate College and (2) submission of the application packet to the Art+Art History Department. The department will not review incomplete applications.

Where do I get a Graduate Catalog?
A copy of the graduate catalogue can be found at www.grad.uta.edu/catalog. You can link up to the Art+Art History information either via this site or at www.uta.edu/art.

Where do I check to see if my Transcripts have arrived from another University?
You can contact the Art+Art History Advisor, Nancy Palmeri, npalmeri@uta.edu, and she can tell you the status of your application.

Has my Official TOEFL score arrived (for international students)?
You can find out information about your scores by calling the Graduate College at 817.272.2688. If you want more information about the TOEFL exam, you can contact the Office of Counseling and Career Development at 817.272.3671 or www.uta.edu/studentaffairs/services/

Do I have to take the GRE exam for admission into the MFA program?
No, the Art+Art History Department does not require this exam for admission into the program. Please check the Application requirements portion of our website, www.uta.edu/art for admission requirements.

Where do I check the Status of my Application to graduate school?
You can contact Nancy Palmeri at npalmeri@uta.edu for information concerning the status of your application. Or you can check the Application Status link of the Admissions section of the Graduate College web site, www.grad.uta.edu

Where do I get tuition and financial aid information?
All pertinent tuition and financial aid information is at www.grad.uta.edu. Click onto the Admission Center to find the Financial Aid Resources. Or you can check our website at www.uta.edu/art, click Admission to find Tuition and Financial Aid.

Does the Art+Art History Department offer funding?
Yes, the department offers MFA students’ opportunities for funding in the forms of fellowships and graduate research and teaching assistantships. These awards are based on the merit of the individual application and the needs of the department. The awards are renewable at the end of each semester, and no award is guaranteed for more then one semester.

Can I get a tour of the university and the Art+Art History Department?
The Graduate Advisor, Nancy Palmeri, will be happy to set up a tour of the department’s facilities. You can contact her at npalmeri@uta.edu or 817.272.2891 to schedule an appointment. If you want to schedule a tour of the campus, please do so via the Office of Admissions at www.uta.edu/admissions/tour

If you can't find what your looking for on the web, get in contact with our graduate advisor. She works magic!

P: 817-272-2891
npalmeri@uta.edu