Continue your education with our graduate programs.
KCAD offers unique graduate programs and certificate programs. Select the program
you wish to apply to below for program-specific application requirements.
Official Transcriptsfrom all institutions of higher education previously attended. Official transcripts
must be sent directly to the College by the institution.
Mail to: Kendall College of Art and Design 17 Fountain Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Attention: Graduate Admissions
500-700 word Statement of Purpose. What is your interest in architecture? Why are you applying to this program? What
unique qualities or perspective do you bring?
Resume
Three letters of recommendation. Letters must be sent directly from the reference to the College through Slideroom
Portfolioto be submitted as a single PDF not to exceed 30 pages and 20MB.Slides, CDs, URLs, and hard copy materials will not be accepted. All portfolios must have a cover page as the first page with the following information:first and last name, street address, city, state, postal code, country, email address,
and telephone number.Portfolio images/files must be formatted together in one Adobe PDF and titled in the
following manner: last name, first name, portfolio, _2yr OR _3yr, depending on your
desired placement in the program (example for an applicant to the 2-year : smith_carolyn_portfolio_2yr.pdf).
Your portfolio will not be reviewed if you upload individual images.
Application Feeonly applicable to International Student applicants.
Submission of MaterialsSubmit your Statement of Purpose, Resume, Letters of Recommendation, and your Portfolio
via ourSlideRoom submission portal. Please note that there is a $6.00 fee charged to submit using SlideRoom.
An interviewwith KCAD is required as part of the admission decision process. Upon receipt of your
complete application, KCAD will contact you to schedule an interview.
Students on the articulated degree pathway from the B.S.E. in Interdisciplinary Engineering
program at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) should apply for provisional admission
to the KCAD Master of Architecture program during their 4th semester of study at GVSU.
For provisional admissions consideration to the Master of Architecture program, applicants
should complete the steps below:
Ensure that the following criteria is met:
Undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher
Completion of all GVSU course requirements stated in the first two years of the articulated degree pathway
Submit unofficial GVSU transctipts through one of the following methods:
Upload unofficial transcripts to online application portal (applicants will be prompted
to do so)
Have GVSU Registrar email unofficial transcripts to [email protected]
NOTE: Once provisional admission into the KCAD Master of Architecture program has been granted,
students will then need to apply for full admission to the program during the 7th
semester of the articulated degree pathway. Eligible students will receive regular communications from KCAD Admissions regarding
how and when to apply for full admission.
The successful candidate to the Master of Arts in Design program will have established themselves professionally prior to entering the program. Professional
experience may include professional internships; work, military or non-profit experience;
community service; or other career-related activities.
For admissions consideration to the Master of Arts in Design program, applicants should
complete the following:
Official Transcriptsfrom all institutions of higher education previously attended. Transcript must show
the completion of an undergraduate degree in design from a regionally-accredited institution
of higher education, with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Official transcripts must be sent
directly to the College by the institution.
Mail to: Kendall College of Art and Design 17 Fountain Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Attention: Graduate Admissions
Résumé or Curriculum Vitaeshowing successful professional experience.
Writing Sample-Submit a 1,000 – 1,200 word writing sample to demonstrate effective idea development
and communication in written form.
Contact information for three professional references.
Application Feeonly applicable to International Student applicants.
Submission of MaterialsSubmit your Résumé/Curriculum Vitae, Writing Sample, and Professional References via
ourSlideRoom submission portal. Please note that there is a $5.00 USD fee charged to submit using SlideRoom.
A faculty committee convened from the faculty teaching graduate courses acts upon
applications for admission.
Official Transcriptsfrom all institutions of higher education previously attended. Official transcripts
must be sent directly to the College by the institution.
Mail to: Kendall College of Art and Design 17 Fountain Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Attention: Graduate Admissions
Letter of intentoutlining proposed artistic goals.
Concise artist statementthat addresses the philosophical foundation of your work.
Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio of work:20 images in chosen area of emphasis.
Contact information for three professional references.
Application Fee (only applicable to International Student applicants)
Submission of Materials: Submit your Letter of Intent, Artist Statement, Curriculum Vitae, Portfolio, and References
via ourSlideRoom submission portal. Please note that there is a $10.00 USD fee charged to submit using SlideRoom.
For admissions consideration to the Advanced Studies in Design and Innovation Management
Certificate program, applicants should complete the following:
Official Transcriptsfrom all institutions of higher education previously attended. Official transcripts
must be sent directly to the College by the institution.
Official Transcriptsfrom all institutions of higher education previously attended. Official transcripts
must be sent directly to the College by the institution.
In order to receive priority consideration for graduate fellowships, graduate assistantships,
or scholarships, applicants to KCAD graduate programs must apply and submit all required
application materials by the following priority application deadlines:
Spring 2023 semester applicants: October 15, 2022
Fall 2023 semester applicants: January 15, 2023
KCAD encourages outstanding candidates to apply at all times. KCAD will accept and
consider applications after the priority deadlines; however, applicants may not receive
consideration for graduate fellowships, graduate assistantships, or scholarships after
priority deadline dates.
