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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