Admissions
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design admissions seeks students who think visually and creatively.
If you are dedicated to developing the professional skills and knowledge for a future in the visual arts, we want to meet you.
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As a visual artist and designer, what you do matters. Your work helps clarify and illuminate complicated concepts, adding both breadth and depth. And what you do is in high demand. In fact, according to the Department of Commerce, creative industries have been growing twice as fast as the national economy. PCA&D admissions can help you meet that demand.
Admissions Starts Here
PCA&D operates on a rolling admissions calendar, which means applications will be reviewed throughout the calendar year on an individual basis. The priority application deadline is March 1st for fall semester applicants, and December 1 for spring semester applicants.
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News Blog
Jan 1
Linda King Brown, Assistant Professor and Chair of Liberal Arts, will serve in a pilot role as Dean of...
Jan 5
Delaina Jolley ’22, Illustration, represented PCA&D in a collaborative panel discussion, “MLK and Today,” with Franklin & Marshall College. You...