What to expect after you apply (MFA)

After January 15: Once your application, portfolio and supporting documents (transcripts and/or ELP if applicable) have been evaluated, if it is determine to proceed with your application, you will be contacted for a virtual interview with members of the graduate faculty.

Following Interview:

If it is decided to proceed with your application, you receive an email directing you to the AUArtsApply Portal where you will be informed of your application status. The update will outline all additional requirements, so be sure to read through it carefully. Here’s what it all means:

Conditionally accepted

Congratulations! You’re almost there. Conditional acceptance means we’ve reviewed and accepted your application but need your confirmation deposit fee and any outstanding documents to finalize your admission. This includes official transcripts and English proficiency documents (final copies are due by August 1 for all applicants).

If your email didn’t specify any outstanding documents, great! Pay your confirmation fee by the date indicated on your Conditional Offer and you’re good to go.

If your email requests official transcripts or English proficiency documents, make sure these reach us by August 1.

If we don’t receive your documents in time, your conditional acceptance will be withdrawn, and you’ll have to reapply to the university later. 

Fully accepted

Once all conditions of your application have been met (outlined above), you will receive an email from AUArts confirming your full offer of acceptance. 

Declined

If your letter says your application was declined, don’t worry; there are several things you can do to increase your chances of being accepted next time. Contact Graduate Studies at graduatestudies@auarts.ca to find out what you can do to improve your application for your next submission.

Waitlisted

Waitlisted means you’ve met our admission requirements, but our seats are full. The good news is that our admissions office will contact you should a seat become available.

Questions about what comes next? Reach out to us at graduatestudies@auarts.ca.