Applying to the Art Program

First year students who are interested in applying to the art major are encouraged to take Design, Drawing I, Art History I or II, Ceramics I, Sculpture I, Papermaking I, Bookforms I, or Photoshop I. These are all courses without pre-requisites that can be taken prior to formal admission to the major.

To be eligible for formal admission to the art major, a student must meet the following requirements:

• completed 28 credits (sophomore standing)
• GPA of 2.8 or better
• completed the following courses with a grade of B- or better:
  • Design
  • Drawing I
  • Art History I or Art History II