Prospective Students
Students interested in attending the Lamar Dodd School of Art must first apply to the University of Georgia via the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Once students are accepted to UGA, they can meet with an art advisor during orientation.
Undergraduate Admissions Quick Links
Graduate Admissions
Students seeking admission to graduate programs at the School of Art must complete the online University of Georgia Graduate School application. As part of this process it will be necessary to upload degree-specific supporting materials
Graduate Admission Quick Links
Graduate Admissions Deadlines
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January 1st
All graduate applications to the Lamar Dodd School of Art are due, with the exception of our M.A.Ed program.
Please note that applications to the Art Education certificate-only program are due by January 1st for matriculation the following fall.
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April 15
International applicants for our M.A.Ed program for Fall enrollment.
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July 1st
Domestic applicants for our M.A.Ed program.
Graduate Application Fees
- Applications must be accompanied by a $75 application processing fee.
- The fee for each additional application is $25.
- Application fees may be waived for those who are eligible through the University of Georgia Graduate School’s FUSE program.
Schedule a Visit - Undergraduate
Tours of our main building, located at 270 River Road, are held throughout the fall and spring semesters and are led by undergraduate students participating in our Dodd Ambassadors program.
Please reserve a spot on one of our tours at the link below. If you are unable to make one of our regularly scheduled tours during your visit to UGA, we invite you to walk through our building at your leisure. Please review building hours above before planning your visit to the school.
Schedule a Visit - Graduate
Prospective graduate students are welcome to contact our Graduate Admissions Office at gradarts@uga.edu to discuss on-site visits and inquiries. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we are unable to offer tours of the facilities during admissions season (Nov. 15 – May 1).
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Last updated: October 1, 2025