Admissions

If you are a serious student passionate about your art, we encourage you to apply to KCAI. Follow the steps in the application checklist to complete the admission process.

Eligibility for admission

To be eligible for admission to KCAI you must have successfully completed a recognized secondary school program (high school) or its equivalent with a good academic record. While there is no specific high school program of study required, you are advised to follow a college preparatory curriculum similar to the following; four years of English, three years of social sciences, and as many art courses as is practical. Considerable emphasis is placed on abilities in the areas of drawing, color and design. Learn more

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B.F.A. exhibition in main gallery of the H&R Block Artspace at KCAI

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Preparation for admission

Preparing your portfolio
Visiting the campus
Application checklist
Admission deadlines
Costs and tuition

View the 2008-09 academic calendar (PDF)

 

Application for admission forms

Download the application for the bachelor of fine arts degree program (includes instructions and two letters of recommendation forms)

Download letter of recommendation form (need two)

Additional admission information

For transfer students
For international students
Special status students

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