How to Apply
The graduate committee reviews completed applications upon receipt. Only completed application files are reviewed.
Application Deadlines:
Fall Start
Early Application Deadline*: Jan. 30
Spring or Summer Start
Early Application Deadline*: Nov. 01
All applications are processed and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted up to one month before the start of classes for that particular semester (fall, spring, summer).
*Early application is encouraged, especially for those applying for a graduate assistantship.
Application Materials:
- Completed online application
- Official application transcripts
- Three letters of reference
- Self-nomination letter:
- Indicate the track (Creative and Strategic Media, Interactive Design, or Photography and Film) you intend to study and the semester (fall, spring, summer) you intend to start.
- State reasons for pursuing a graduate degree and how you would contribute to the program.
- Describe relevant interests, activities and work.
- One or more of the following: Website address, Portfolio, or Writing sample.
- Candidate interview. Once application materials are submitted, you will be contacted for an interview.
- International applicants must also submit official TOEFL or IELTS test scores.
Certificate in Media Arts and Technology requires the following:
- Official application transcripts
- Self-nomination letter
- One or more of the following: Website address, Portfolio, or Writing sample.
- International applicants must also submit their official TOEFL or IELTS test scores.
Application Process:
All applications to follow the same online application process. Please read about this process carefully and begin your application on the McAnulty College 'How Do I Apply?' page. If you have questions about the Media graduate program, contact Dr. William Gibbs at gibbsw@duq.edu.
Documents (such as CDs/DVDs or other portfolios that cannot be submitted electronically) can be mailed to:
Duquesne University
McAnulty Graduate School of Liberal Arts
215 College Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15282