Herron's graduate programs give students who are serious about extending their activities and approaches in new ways a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive learning environment. As a graduate student, you will be given every opportunity to explore your discipline and experiment with other techniques, materials and procedures.
Herron School of Art and Design will waive application fees for all prospective graduate students who submit an application from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6. Email hadmit@iu.edu to receive your waiver code.
Online applications for Herron's M.A. program beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year will open Sept. 5, 2024, with a deadline of Jan. 15, 2025.
Online applications for Herron's M.Des., M.F.A. programs beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year will open Sept. 5, 2024, with a priority deadline for funding consideration of Jan. 15, 2025. In order to receive funding consideration, applicants must submit all supplemental materials by January 22, 2025. The final deadline to submit a completed online application is April 1, 2025. The final deadline to submit all supplemental materials is April 8, 2025.
Online applications for Herron's graduate degrees in Music Technology and Music Therapy programs beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year will open Sept. 5, 2024, with a priority deadline for funding consideration of Jan. 15, 2025. In order to receive funding consideration, applicants must submit all supplemental materials by January 22, 2025. The final deadline to submit a completed online application is April 1, 2025. The final deadline to submit all supplemental materials is April 8, 2025.
The Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking program accepts online applications between the dates listed below.
