How to apply
Applications to the graduate programs in Art History are done through the Graduate School.
For General Information about the Application Process please see the Graduate School admissions.
The following application materials and information required by the Graduate School:
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In order to submit the online application, everyone must pay the non-refundable application fee.
- Please see the FAQ about applying to UW-Madison here.
The following application materials are required by the Department:
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online).
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Unofficial transcript for each institution attended (Submit online with graduate application)
If you are admitted by the program, the Graduate School will send an email requesting an official transcript from your degree granting institution”
- GRE scores, and TOEFL or IELTS if international (Submitted online–send to institution code 1846).
- Writing sample – research paper up to 20 double-spaced pages of text not including images and bibliography (12 pt. font, normal margins). (Submit online with graduate application).
- Statement of reason/purpose (Submit online with graduate application).
- CV (Submit online with graduate application).
For questions, please contact Teddy Kaul (ejkaul@wisc.edu).
All parts of application must be completed by DECEMBER 15.
Mark your Calendars
For all prospective students who have been accepted to our graduate program please plan on joining the Department of Art History for the annual Prospective Grad Student Welcome Days Event which is held on Thursday and Friday of the second week of March every year. Specific details will be sent out to all admitted students soon after students have been notified of their acceptance, but for planning purposes please note the following details as you set aside time for your campus visit:
The typical schedule includes a welcome reception which is held on the Thursday of the second week of March beginning ~ 5:30 PM. On Friday events begin with a light breakfast beginning at 9:00 AM and conclude with dinner beginning at 6:30 PM (typically lasts ~ 2 hrs.). The majority of guests arrive earlier in the day on Thursday and depart on Saturday morning but there are always some who like to arrive earlier and/or leave later so there is more time to explore the city.
*IMPORTANT: Please don’t make travel arrangements, or lodging accommodations, until you have received confirmation of being accepted into the Graduate Program AND have received details about the Welcome Event from the Graduate Program Coordinator: Teddy Kaul, ejkaul@wisc.edu, 608-263-2373.