Midpoint & Final Review Showcase Schools Thesis Projects Resources

Graduate Midpoint & Final Review Showcase

Midpoint Review Sign-up

All students eligible for Midpoint Review need to sign-up during the period below.

Fall 2021 Sign-up Period: Monday, September 13, 2021 at 8:00 AM (Pacific Time) through Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)

Midpoint Review Sign-up Form
Click on your School's page for review-specific guidelines

Midpoint Review Presentations take place October 18, 2021 - December 10, 2021

*Some departments hold reviews outside these dates. If you have any questions, contact the Review Coordinator reviews@academyart.edu

*Reviews will not be scheduled during Commencement

Final Review Sign-up

All students eligible for MFA Final Review need to sign-up during the period below:

Fall 2021 Final Review Sign-up Period: Monday, September 13, 2021 at 8:00 AM (Pacific Time) through Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).

Final Review Sign-up Form
Click on your School's page for review-specific guidelines

Presentations take place October 18, 2021 - December 10, 2021

***Students in their final semester of classes are required to participate in Final Review and must sign-up using the sign-up form to make scheduling requests. Students who have completed classes and need to re-present Final Review must sign-up to be scheduled for Final Review. If you are unsure if you are eligible to sign-up this semester, please check with your Graduate Advisor.

Departments that require MA students to present should sign-up using this form as well: MA-COM, MA-FSH Journalism, and MA-PH students.

MA-ADV, MA-ARE, MA-ARH, and MA-IDS students are scheduled by department - for questions, contact your department directly.

All other MA students will be contacted by the Review Coordinator with information about the MA Final Portfolio Review submission and should not sign-up.

Student Online Review Checklist

Complete the Midpoint or Final sign-up form above (check eligibility with your Graduate Advisor)
You will receive an email a few weeks after the sign-up closes from the Review Coordinator or Department with your scheduled review day/time. Prepare for your review in advance by reading the Midpoint & Final Review Handbook
Go to the School's page then select your Department. Thoroughly read your Department guidelines in their entirety to ensure you meet all requirements. To view example thesis projects click here
Online reviews are conducted in Zoom. Please read the Online Review Information & Technical Requirements. Find your scheduled review in your student portal

Contact Information

Review Coordinator: reviews@academyart.edu
Zoom Support: onlinegradstudies@academyart.edu
Graduate School: graduateschool@academyart.edu

1-415-274-8617 or 1-800-ARTS-X8617

Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9AM - 6 PM (Pacific Time)

Important and Helpful Resources

Quick Link to additional resources and answers to common questions to help you prepare for your Midpoint and Final Review.