Graduate Admissions

The Herron graduate student experience

Herron's graduate programs give students who are serious about extending their activities and approaches in new ways a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive learning environment. As a graduate student, you will be given every opportunity to explore your discipline and experiment with other techniques, materials and procedures.

Application timelines

M.A., M.DES., AND M.F.A. PROGRAMS

Online applications for Herron's M.A.M.Des., M.F.A. programs beginning in the 2024–2025 academic year will open Sept. 5, 2023, with a deadline of Jan. 15, 2024.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN THINKING

The Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking program accepts online applications between the dates listed below.

  • Spring admission: May 1, 2023 – Dec. 11, 2023
  • Fall admission: Sept. 5, 2023 – Aug. 10, 2024