Master of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design Admission Guidelines
Herron’s graduate program in Visual Communication Design is focused on preparing leaders who can proactively manage processes for change and innovation to improve the experiences of businesses, institutions, organizations, communities and individuals.
Admission to the graduate program is competitive. There is no specific standard type of ideal applicant; we encourage diversity and evaluate each applicant on an individual basis. We do seek a mixed group of people with varied backgrounds and experiences.
Application Checklist
- online application form and fee
- TOEFL scores
- GRE scores (optional)
- official academic transcript, submitted by mail
- personal statement of intent, submitted online
- contact information of three references, submitted online
- professional resume, submitted online
- portfolio of work, submitted online
Application Process
STEP 1
Consider how the MFA in Visual Communication Design program with its focus on “design thinking and design leadership” relates to your goals. In your Personal Statement of Intent, it is important that you comment on how you will benefit from earning Herron’s MFA in Visual Communication Design.
STEP 2
Complete the online application. In the online application, please provide the contact information of three professional references. The application system will contact your references via email and request that they submit their recommendations through the online system. The application fee is $60. You will be asked to submit payment online upon the completion of your application.
STEP 3
If you feel the score will help your application, submit GRE or GMAT scores. The IUPUI reporting code for standardized tests is 1325. GRE (General Test) or GMAT scores are optional. Scores submitted to the admission committee must be for tests completed within the last four years.
TOEFL is required for applicants from countries whose native language is not English. TOEFL scores must be from tests taken within the last two years. The TOEFL requirement is waived for applicants with a degree from a university in an English-speaking country.
