
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Create Yourself at Mason Gross
Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University–New Brunswick offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in dance, design, filmmaking, music, theater, and visual arts on an inspiring campus closely networked with the local and NYC arts communities. Join a dynamic community of artists who study, teach, create, perform, and exhibit together. Mason Gross gives you myriad opportunities to explore and refine your craft, on campus and in the larger arts community around the region.
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Degrees and Programs
Mason Gross offers both undergraduate and graduate degree options.
Acting Alum Wins Golden Globe
Mason Gross acting alum Sebastian Stan (BFA’05) was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role as a young President Donald J. Trump in The Apprentice.
In addition to the nomination, Stan took home the Golden Globe for Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, for his turn as an actor grappling with facial disfigurement in the thriller A Different Man. Stan was also nominated in the Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama category, for The Apprentice.
Learn more about Sebastian Stan and watch his acceptance speech at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards below.

Choose Your Path
Mason Gross provides the freedom to study, practice, and create in intimate settings as you collaborate with a faculty of professional artists. Students are encouraged to cultivate their own artistic voice while honing the technical skills needed to be masters of their craft.

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