Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Cycle

Writing is an important part of being an artist and a vital part of your education.

Artist Statement
Use your statement as a way to introduce yourself and your work to us. We are interested in finding out more about you, your art practice and why you consider yourself a strong candidate for Cornish’s program. Please include information about performances, exhibitions, community service projects, and any other activities that have contributed to your work. You may want to address the following questions: What am I doing in terms of my art practice? How am I doing it?  Why am I doing it? What influences me? What is next in terms of my work?

An audition or portfolio is required of every applicant before we make a decision. You are able to load the audition or portfolio when you submit Part I or later when you are ready to add it.

See The Audition and Portfolio Review section for details.

$60

Students who are admitted to Cornish, but do not speak English as their native and current language must submit an official score from an English proficiency exam. Our minimum scores are:

• TOEFL composite score of 75 (iBT); or
• IELTS score of 6.0; or
• PTE Academic score of 54

Cornish requires these exam scores, or completion of the Prep Pathway at Seattle Central College in order to begin classes.

Additional documents required
If you are pursuing a student visa to study in the United States, Cornish will also request:

• A Copy of your passport;
• a copy of your current immigration status paperwork (if you are already in the United States);
• documentation of English Proficiency; and
• financial records showing that you are able to cover your education and living expenses for the first year of study.

Transfer credit may be awarded for college-level, non-remedial coursework with a C grade or better from regionally-accredited colleges or universities.

Schedule a Transfer Advising Session or see Registration + Records for details on transferring to Cornish

Apply through our official application or via the Common Application:

These must be issued to Cornish directly from the institution or testing center. You may use a Transcript Request Form to give to your school. The form contains all the instructions they will need to submit to us.

Click here for the High School Transfer Request Form

Check here for the College/University Transfer Request Form

Official College/University Transcripts are required if you have completed any college or university courses.

Optional – Submit one letter of recommendation from an instructor or other professional familiar with your work (e.g. an art teacher, dance instructor, etc.) who can evaluate your technical skills, motivation, commitment, maturity, and potential to succeed at Cornish.

While Cornish does not require an SAT/ACT test score, we highly recommend students submit their SAT and/or ACT test score if they have one.

The Cornish code for SAT is 0058 and the Cornish code for ACT is 4501.

Even after you submit your application you can upload documents, files, new portfolio or audition pieces, and make changes at any time during the application process.