How to Apply - Graduate

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.

Application Requirements

For information on admissions to any of our graduate programs, please contact our Senior Admissions Counselor by email at [email protected], by phone at 616.259.1148, or schedule a virtual appointment.


Priority Deadlines

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.