No, you do not need to present a portfolio of work for entrance into the art program as a freshman. All entering freshmen are admitted into the studio art major on a conditional basis. After the second semester of study, freshmen are evaluated by the art and design faculty to determine whether they are making adequate progress to continue in the program and/or exhibit the talent necessary to be successful in their chosen fields. Students who do not show satisfactory progress and/or talent will be advised to consider other majors unless they show significant improvement. At the end of the second semester of the sophomore year, studio art majors are required to apply to the department for upper-divisional standing. The sophomore review is an evaluation of classroom work and performance and intuitive abilities necessary to succeed in the student’s chosen discipline. The art and design faculty will evaluate the student on the basis of academic progress, grade averages in major courses, and intuitive abilities necessary to succeed in the discipline. If necessary, the student may be required to present a portfolio representing every area of his or her work in studio art courses at the University. The portfolio should include original two-dimensional work and a CD of images of three-dimensional work. Students who do not pass their sophomore review will not be allowed to continue in the major.