Special Status Students

Perhaps you need to punch up your portfolio in aniticipation of applying to grad school. Maybe you are looking to beef up your resume with new skills. Whatever the case, KCAI accepts students on a special status basis. Here's what you need to know if that's you.

A significant number of students, both with and without previously earned B.A. or B.F.A. degrees from other colleges, have enrolled at the college in recent years. Some enroll for one or two semesters in order to strengthen their portfolios for application to a premier graduate school while others attend Kansas City Art Institute to refine their skills to qualify for a professional position.

These students, who usually concentrate their studies entirely in the studio, enroll under the "special student" status. They follow the regular application procedures and are required to have an interview with the chair of the department they wish to enter. These students are not enrolled in a graduate program nor are they seeking a degree. Instead, they are receiving credit for work that may or may not be recognized by another college or university. Students under "special student" status may be part time or full time. For more information call the admissions office at 800-522-5224.

Application Deadlines

Portfolios consisting of CDs, DVDs, photographs or slides are required for all admissions applications.

February 1: Freshman first scholarship postmark deadline

March 1: Transfer applicant first scholarship postmark deadline Freshman second scholarship postmark deadline

April 1: Transfer applicant second scholarship postmark deadline Freshman third scholarship postmark deadline

Note: Applications will be accepted after all deadlines. Applicants will be accepted and awards granted on a space-available basis.

Notification

Applicants are notified of the decision as soon as action is taken. Accepted students who plan to enroll at KCAI for the fall or spring term are required to make a $200 deposit. This deposit is refundable until May 1, based upon the National Association for College Admission Counseling Statement of Principles of Good Practices.
 

Download KCAI's application for admissions

Ready to apply? Download the application for the Bachelor of Fine Arts program (includes instructions and two letter of recommendation forms) or apply online.