To be considered for fall admission and all forms of financial aid, international applications must be complete by January 15, and domestic applications must be received by March 1.

Statement of Purpose

• The statement of purpose should be a written essay that includes a brief personal history and reasons for pursuing a Master of Arts in Interiors at the University of Kentucky. Upload your essay as a PDF document not to exceed 2 pages.

References

• Applicants will be asked to provide at least 3 letters of recommendation. References will be accepted up to 7 days after the program deadline.

Transcripts

• Official transcripts from previous educational institutions uploaded as a pdf.

Portfolio

• The portfolio should include a well-edited and broad representation of the applicant’s most important visual arts, design, research and/or professional work. 
• Portfolios should be uploaded as a single PDF document (optimized not to exceed 20MB and limited to no more than 20 pages).  
• For candidates without a background in interior design, the portfolio should demonstrate the applicant’s drawing skills and three-dimensional aptitude. Work represented may include drawings, paintings, sculpture, sketches, landscape and architectural designs, or other creative work. 
• The portfolio will be reviewed by members of the admissions committee. 

Resume

• The resume should clearly highlight educational background, relevant experience, and skills in addition to (although not required) notable awards, honors, and research activity. Upload your resume as a PDF document not to exceed 5 pages.