Currently enrolled University students who wish to declare an art major must have a minimum 2.50 GPA and meet with an Art adviser any time during the quarter except the first week. Students who have completed art credits at another college or university should refer to the transfer student information in the publication listed above. See information concerning specific postbaccalaureate admission in the publication listed above. These credits to be drawn from undergraduate courses in art history, ceramics, drawing, fibers, metals, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture, but not to duplicate the above foundation courses. The minimum credits required for graduation with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree vary from 180 to 198, depending on the program.
Individual programs have specific requirements.
The thesis consists of a studio project representing a body of work, a written thesis statement, and documentation of the work in the form of slides. A selection of thesis work is exhibited at the School of Art's Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition. The Graduate Record Examination is not required. Admission is on a competitive basis. Annual deadline for applications is February 1, for consideration for admission the following autumn quarter.