Admission to Cornish is selective. We look for students with passion for their art form and interest in developing both their creative and technical skills. Space in each program is limited and students are encouraged to meet our application deadline of February 1.

Cornish practices rolling admission; you can apply at any time up to February 1. After February 1, students should contact Admission to inquire about space availability.

Application Instructions

Thank you for applying to Cornish College of the Arts!

1. Read our Application Checklist before beginning the application process.
2. Read all instructions carefully before starting your application.
3. You will be asked to create a secure account with a unique username and password. Please store this information in a safe place.

Confirmation Email

After you have submitted your online application, you will receive a confirmation email including a checklist to remind you which additional documents you will need to mail to us. (Please print this list for future reference.) If you do not receive this confirmation page, please contact the Office of Admission as soon as possible.

Auditions and Portfolio Reviews

Once your Application and all documents have been submitted, we will contact you to schedule your audition or portfolio review.