Your Next Chapter Starts Here—Apply for Fall 2026
Apply by February 15 to meet the priority deadline for BFA admission. Spring applications continue to be accepted on a rolling basis.
Start your journey here. Find important information about applying to Otis College of Art and Design.
We’re here to help you at each step of the admissions process. In addition to requirements and deadlines, we want you to know about opportunities to get to know our campus and community. Otis counselors, students, mentors, and graduates each have a unique perspective on Otis College and what it’s like to live and learn in the creative hub of Los Angeles, California.
Getting Started
Register for an Admissions Event
2025 Virtual Portfolio Day
Saturday, Dec 6 at 12:00 PM PST
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MFA Graphic Design Info Session
Tuesday, Dec 9 at 5:30 PM PST
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Info Session with Q&A
Wednesday, Dec 10 at 5:30 PM PST
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Experimental Contour Drawing Workshop
Friday, Jan 9 at 5:30 PM PST
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2025 Virtual Portfolio Day
Sunday, Jan 11 at 12:00 PM PST
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Virtual Parent/Family Info Session
Tuesday, Jan 13 at 5:30 PM PST
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Prospective International Student Info Session
Tuesday, Jan 13 at 7:00 PM PST
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Portfolio Development Info Session
Wednesday, Jan 14 at 5:30 PM PST
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Virtual Financial Aid Info Session
Thursday, Jan 15 at 5:30 PM PST
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BFA Info Session with Q&A
Tuesday, Jan 20 at 5:30 PM PST
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Virtual Transfer Info Session
Wednesday, Jan 21 at 5:30 PM PST
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Zine-Making Workshop
Friday, Jan 23 at 5:30 PM PST
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Portfolio Development Info Session
Tuesday, Jan 27 at 5:30 PM PST
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Virtual Financial Aid Info Session
Thursday, Jan 29 at 5:30 PM PST
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Prospective International Student Info Session
Tuesday, Feb 3 at 7:00 PM PST
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Virtual Parent/Family Info Session
Thursday, Feb 5 at 5:30 PM PST
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Monotype Printmaking Workshop
Friday, Feb 6 at 5:30 PM PST
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Portfolio Development Info Session
Tuesday, Feb 10 at 5:30 PM PST
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Virtual Transfer Info Session
Wednesday, Feb 11 at 5:30 PM PST
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Portfolio Development Info Session
Wednesday, Feb 18 at 5:30 PM PST
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Collage Workshop
Friday, Feb 20 at 5:30 PM PST
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Virtual Financial Aid Info Session
Tuesday, Feb 24 at 5:30 PM PST
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BFA Info Session with Q&A
Wednesday, Feb 25 at 5:30 PM PST
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Prospective International Student Info Session
Wednesday, Mar 4 at 7:00 PM PST
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Virtual Financial Aid Info Session
Thursday, Mar 5 at 5:30 PM PST
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Virtual Transfer Info Session
Tuesday, Mar 10 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Portfolio Development Info Session
Wednesday, Mar 11 at 5:30 PM PDT
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BFA Info Session with Q&A
Thursday, Mar 12 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Experimental Contour Drawing Workshop
Friday, Mar 13 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Virtual Financial Aid Info Session
Tuesday, Mar 24 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Virtual Parent/Family Info Session
Wednesday, Mar 25 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Zine-Making Workshop
Friday, Mar 27 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Monotype Printmaking Workshop
Friday, Apr 3 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Prospective International Student Info Session
Tuesday, Apr 7 at 7:00 PM PDT
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Virtual Financial Aid Info Session
Wednesday, Apr 8 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Virtual Transfer Info Session
Tuesday, Apr 14 at 5:30 PM PDT
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BFA Info Session with Q&A
Tuesday, Apr 14 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Portfolio Development Info Session
Wednesday, Apr 15 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Virtual Parent/Family Info Session
Tuesday, Apr 21 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Collage Workshop
Friday, Apr 24 at 5:30 PM PDT
Zoom
Virtual Financial Aid Info Session
Tuesday, Apr 28 at 5:30 PM PDT
Zoom
Prospective International Student Info Session
Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM PDT
Zoom
Experimental Contour Drawing Workshop
Friday, May 8 at 5:30 PM PDT
Zoom
Virtual Parent/Family Info Session
Tuesday, May 12 at 5:30 PM PDT
Zoom
Portfolio Development Info Session
Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 PM PDT
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BFA Info Session with Q&A
Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Virtual Financial Aid Info Session
Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Zine-Making Workshop
Friday, May 22 at 5:30 PM PDT
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Important Dates
Undergraduate Programs
| July 1 | Spring Application Opens |
| August 1 | Fall Application Opens |
| October 1 | Spring Priority Application Deadline |
| December 5 | Fall Early Action Deadline |
| February 15 | Fall Priority Application Deadline |
Graduate Programs
| July 1 | Spring Fine Arts Application Opens |
| August 1 | Fall Graduate Application Opens |
| October 1 | Spring Fine Arts Priority Deadline |
| January 15 | Fall Graphic Design Priority Deadline |
| January 15 | Fall Fine Arts Priority Deadline |
Paying for School
Otis College: One of the Nation’s Best for Career Outcomes
Otis is one of only three art and design colleges in the U.S. to be designated an Opportunity College for Higher Earnings and Higher Access by the Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education. Otis is in the top 16% of all U.S. colleges to receive this designation and its graduates achieve higher earnings and upward mobility.
Real Results for Creative Professionals
The Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce has ranked Otis in the top quartile of 4,500 institutions nationwide based on return-on-investment.
96% of recent Otis College graduates are employed within one year of receiving their degree with a majority working in creative industries.
Explore Your Options at Otis College
More Courses and Certificates
Otis Extension
To enroll in one of our non-degree courses or programs, see the current Otis Extension offerings. These encompass single classes and workshops to expand your creativity, as well as certificates to advance your career.
Summer at Otis College
Offered through Otis Extension, Summer of Art allows high school-aged artists and designers to engage in challenging work alongside peers who share similar creative goals and passions while experiencing college life.Youth Programs
We have programming for young artists and creatives who are 5 to 17 years old, including weekly courses in painting, drawing, animation, and cartooning, to name a few. Summer Youth Camps invite children to explore art and expression through week-long day camps that bridge the school years.
Keep Exploring
Create your future at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. Develop your talents and express yourself through innovative programs in a global creative capital.
We offer eight unique BFA programs and 13 minors that encourage you to broaden your creativity.
Our two MFA programs—Fine Arts and Graphic Design—provide a strong intellectual foundation in an inspiring, welcoming environment.
Discover how Otis College fosters an inclusive environment that values the unique perspectives and experiences of all community members.