PAFA Fall 2021 College Plans

The 2020-21 school year was an extraordinary time, and PAFA students, faculty & staff faced it with creativity and resilience. Thanks to the diligent efforts of everyone on campus, the PAFA community remained safe and strong, and because of those efforts, the campus will be open this fall.  As always, we will be following the guidance of state and local health officials and will modify our plans as needed to respond to the pandemic and keep our community safe.

What will the fall look like at PAFA?

COVID-19 Vaccination required for students, faculty, and staff

Current safety measures of masking, social distancing, and wellness checks will be in place

To allow for hands-on, in-person learning, most courses will be held on campus

Class sizes will be kept small to maintain social distancing

Larger liberal arts and seminar courses will be held in the Rhoden Auditorium or HLB Auditorium

Individual studios will be open

3rd year undergraduate groups spaces will be open with social distancing measures in place

Shops, labs, and the library will be open with online scheduling and limited capacity

Stiles Hall will be open for students

Can I study online if I prefer?

Yes, online options will be available for those students who want to study remotely

Can I visit the campus?

Yes!  Prospective students can schedule a tour of our amazing facilities.  For more information, admissions@pafa.edu


We will provide further updates, in the meantime, please reach out with any questions.

New and prospective students, please contact our Admissions office- admissions@pafa.edu
Current students, please contact Dean of Students, Ryan Burton-Romero- rbr@pafa.edu

 

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About PAFA

Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the United States’ first school and museum of fine arts. A recipient of the National Medal of Arts, PAFA offers a world-class collection of American art, innovative exhibitions of historic and contemporary American art, and educational opportunities in the fine arts. The PAFA Museum aims to tell America's diverse story through art, expanding who has been included in the canon of art history through its collections, exhibitions, and public programs, while classes educate artists and appreciators with a deep understanding of traditions and the ability to challenge conventions. PAFA’s esteemed alumni include Mary Cassatt, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, William Glackens, Barkley L. Hendricks, Violet Oakley, Louis Kahn, David Lynch, and Henry Ossawa Tanner.