Open House

Join MFA Design for Social Innovation for an exciting virtual open house info session for those who want to learn more about design and social change.

Chair Miya Osaki will share about the program’s cross-disciplinary, collaborative, and hands-on graduate program and how a degree in social design supports more healthy, resilient, and caring systems. Learn more about our STEM-certified curriculum focused on innovation and design thinking that go beyond the status quo. 

At this event, you will:

• Meet current DSI grad students and alum who are working in social design today.
• Hear from experienced faculty who are making social change happen everyday. 
• See MFA student projects and courses with real-world partners and organizations.
• Get answers to your questions and join in on the conversation about the future that we want to see.

Interested in enrolling for fall 2026? Attendees will receive an $80 application fee waiver if they apply for fall 2026 admission. Note: This waiver will be applied to the email address used to register for this event. It is important to use the same email address consistently throughout the entire application process.

If not now, then when? Get a headstart on your application and apply here! The priority application deadline is Thursday, January 15, 2026.