What are the academic requirements for admission?
Entrance to the Studio Diploma Program is based upon the student’s portfolio. Although official transcripts are required, there is no GPA requirement.

Will I get a degree?
Upon successful completion of the Studio Diploma Program, you will receive a Studio Certificate from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

What do students do after completing the program?
As a Studio Diploma graduate, you can work as a professional artist, get a job, or enter one of our undergraduate or graduate degree programs, which are operated in partnership with Tufts University; or Museum School's Fifth Year Program, a unique, guided year of independent work followed by a major one-person exhibition. Studio Diploma graduates also go on to study at other prestigious art institutions around the world.

Where can I go to find an internship, a job, or career assistance?
The Artist’s Resource Center (ARC) is dedicated to assisting you with your career development at the SMFA and beyond. ARC’s services are available to both current students and to Museum School alumni. ARC offers an extensive variety of programs and resources, including:

• One-on-one career advising sessions, including résumé and proposal writing assistance
• Internships for studio credit, including help in securing an internship and support and guidance throughout
• In-office employment/internship listings and resource publications (grants, residencies, exhibition opportunities and more)
• artSource, a free online index of arts-related employment, internships, grants, residencies, exhibitions, public art commissions, and community resources
• Professional development workshops

For more information, please call 617-369-3635 or see ARC.

Can I transfer credits into the Studio Diploma Program?
You may transfer up to 42 credits of studio art into the Studio Diploma Program. These credits can include, but are not limited to, courses taken through our Continuing Education department.

As a Studio Diploma student, can I take classes at Tufts?
While you cannot take classes at Tufts, you can take Art History and English courses offered at the Museum School and taught by Tufts faculty for an additional cost. However, degree students are given priority when registering for academic classes.

As a Studio Diploma student, can I transfer into one of the degree programs at the Museum School?
It is common for Studio Diploma students to transfer into one of our undergraduate degree programs. A student must first demonstrate academic readiness either through past academic achievement or by taking additional academic classes while enrolled in the Studio Diploma Program. If you choose to transfer into one of our undergraduate degree programs, you do not need to reapply to the Admissions Office. Instead, you would contact Academic Affairs  for an application.