Your Creative Future Starts with the Right Tools
Beginning with the fall 2025 semester, the CCFA Student Laptop Requirement Program
is for all incoming freshman, transfer, and graduate students. Please review our website
for details and requirements to ensure that you are prepared. Learn More >
Discovery, creativity, and innovation thrive in the College of Communication and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis.
The College of Communication and Fine Arts (CCFA) is proud to offer a wide range of exceptional academic programs that prepare students for dynamic and rewarding careers. Set in the heart of Memphis, a vibrant cultural crossroads with a rich history in the arts, innovation, and social change, our college provides the ideal setting to pursue your creative calling. Whether your passion lies in music, design, theatre, film, art, dance, journalism, architecture, strategic media, or communication, you will find an inspiring and supportive environment shaped by the creative pulse of the city and the strength of our community. Join us and begin a journey that connects your talents to one of the most artistically influential cities in the country!
Shaping What’s Next
We are excited to unveil our bold and innovative 2025–30 Strategic Plan. Rooted in the energy of Memphis, a city renowned for its influence on music, media, and movement-building, this plan outlines our vision for the future with strategic goals that enhance academic programs, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and expand opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. As we build on Memphis’s legacy of expression and transformation, we remain committed to inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders. Together, we will shape a dynamic future grounded in purpose, progress, and possibility.
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Department of Architecture
Embark on a captivating exploration of architectural innovation.
Department of Art and Design
Unleash your creativity and discover endless possibilities.
Department of Communication and Film
Discover the captivating world where stories unfold and connections are made.
Department of Journalism and Strategic Media
Embark on an enlightening journey where every story told holds the potential to shape the world.
Scheidt School of Music
Unleash the transformative power of sound.
Department of Theatre and Dance
Experience the magic of storytelling through movement.
Institute for Arts and Health
The Institute bridges the arts, humanities, social sciences, digital technologies and STEM areas to conduct research and community engagement related to the Arts and Health.
Art Museum of the University of Memphis
AMUM serves the University and its region as a resource and laboratory for the study, interpretation, and presentation of the visual arts and the dissemination of artistic scholarly research.
Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology
The Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology, a Tennessee Center of Excellence, is dedicated to the study of the art, history, and culture of ancient Egypt through teaching, research, exhibition, and community education.
Student Ambassador Program
Are you ready to inspire future students, showcase your passion for CCFA, and build meaningful connections while developing leadership skills? Make a lasting impact by becoming a CCFA Student Ambassador and help shape the next generation.
Undergraduate Admissions
The University of Memphis has the lowest average tuition increases of any four-year public university in Tennessee. Rooted in a city that believes in access and opportunity, we are committed to delivering a high-quality education at an affordable cost. Apply today and take the next step toward your creative future in Memphis.
Apply NowGraduate Admissions
Whether you are ready to advance your career or stay ahead of emerging trends, the path forward starts here. In a city known for innovation and possibility, applying to the University of Memphis opens the door to new opportunities, fresh ideas, and a community that supports your next move.
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Voices Magazine
Embark on a journey of boundless creativity and innovation in the College of Communication and Fine Arts at the University of Memphis, where every mark, note, and word finds its voice in a city that has always inspired bold expression.
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