Undergraduate Admissions

Your Future Starts at Otis College

The world is ready for you. Be ready for the world.

As Los Angeles’ first professional school of art and design, Otis College of Art and Design invites aspiring artists and designers like you to expand your creative vision. It all starts with you making a move — a courageous, life-changing decision to become a part of the next class of extraordinary artists and designers. Listen to your creative calling and make an impact by applying to Otis College.

Get Started

Submit Your Application for the Fall 2025 Term by the February 15 Application Deadline for Priority Scholarship Consideration

First-year (Foundation) applicants who are applying to attend college for the first time can apply using the Otis Application or the Common Application. Applicants who apply using the Otis Application will have the $50 application fee waived.

First-Year Otis Application

First-Year Common Application

Undergraduate Programs At a Glance

Otis College offers eight BFA programs which can be expanded and tailored to your creative pursuits by choosing an area of emphasis or one of 13 minors. No matter which program you enroll in, you will benefit from L.A.’s expansive cultural landscape at the nexus of creativity and diversity as you transform your dreams into reality.

BFA Programs

Minors

9:1

Student to Faculty Ratio