Graduate Program
Elevate Your Artistic Vision
Welcome to the graduate programs in the Department of Art and Design at the University of Delaware. Our dynamic, interdisciplinary programs provide an immersive environment for emerging artists and designers to hone their creative talents and advance their skills to new heights. With a distinguished faculty of practicing professionals and access to state-of-the-art facilities, you'll be empowered to push the boundaries of your artistic expression. Explore new media, challenge conventional thinking, and develop a unique artistic voice that will set you apart in the competitive worlds of art and design. Join our vibrant community of graduate students and take the first step toward elevating your artistic vision.
Our graduate program
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Designing for first responders
April 22, 2026 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartUniversity of Delaware students worked with Christiana Fire Company on creative campaigns designed to strengthen community awareness and recruit volunteer firefighters. -
Laura Carlson inaugurated as UD’s 29th president
April 18, 2026 | Written by Amy WolfCampus-wide celebration highlighted University’s forward-focused chapter driven by shared purpose and community. -
The art behind activism
March 25, 2026 | Written by Jamie WashingtonUD students gather to learn about craftivism and gender-based violence
The University of Delaware holistically supports its graduate students, beginning with their health and wellbeing. Benefits include a subsidized health plan and physical and behavioral health services. UD fosters a culture of academic excellence, with committed faculty and staff and access to state-of-the-art research facilities and technology. UD prioritizes professional development with job training, internships and industry partnerships. Graduates further enhance their professional growth and visibility with opportunities to work on interdisciplinary research teams, present their work at conferences and publish in academic journals. Visit the links below to learn how UD is supporting society’s future leaders, scholars, and innovators.
