Application - Art, Art History Concentration

This form is intended for applicants to the M.A. in Art - Art History Concentration to submit supplemental items for department consideration. Official transcripts from all colleges attended and English proficiency scores (if required) must still be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Please compile all required documents in Word or PDF format prior to filling out this form, and upload them where prompted below.

Submission of this form is due December 15, 2025 for Fall 2026 applicants.

First Name

Last Name

EMPLID

Birthdate

Email Address

Mobile Phone Number

Did you attend a college/university outside of the United States where the primary language of instruction was not English?

Yes

Which English proficiency exam(s) have you taken?

TOEFL - minimum score of 80 iBT/ 550 PBT or higher.

IELTS - minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher.

Duolingo English Test - minimum overall score of 105 or higher.

PTE - minimum overall score of 58 or higher.

None of the above.

TOEFL Score:

IELTS Score:

Duolingo English Test Score:

PTE Score:

Document Uploads

Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. To submit confidential recommendation letters, ask your recommender to send their letter by the deadline via email to gsneed@sdsu.edu with "MA Application Letter, applicant's last name" in the email header. You may also upload copies your letters of recommendation below (optional).

Letter of Recommendation #1 (optional)

Letter of Recommendation #2 (optional)

Resume/CV

Resume Upload (required)

Statement of Purpose:
Please upload a 1-2 page statement detailing the applicant’s art historical interests, goals, and motivations for pursuing the MA in Art, Art History at SDSU.

Statement of Purpose (required)

Writing Sample
Please upload a 10-15 page research paper (or excerpt) in art history or visual studies, including footnotes and/or bibliography

Writing Sample (required)