Art - Graphic Design (Accelerated B.F.A./M.F.A.)

This program allows outstanding undergraduates to begin the coursework for the Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design during their junior year. Students interested in the ABM program should talk with their adviser as early in their studies as possible and apply before they have completed 75 credit hours. Working with the undergraduate adviser and the graphic design graduate coordinator, undergraduates selected into this program begin a carefully tailored course of study which will allow them to complete their B.F.A. degree while they also begin the coursework toward their M.F.A. To apply, students should have a minimum 3.25 overall grade point average and a 3.5 in their major, and then must submit a copy of their transcript and two reference letters from Department of Art faculty to the graphic design graduate coordinator. Each applicant will complete an interview with the graphic design graduate coordinator. Up to 12 hours of graduate course work may be applied to both the undergraduate and graduate programs.University General Education Program (41 hours)See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Note that the Humanities category is satisfied for art students who meet all B.F.A. in Art requirements by taking two of the following three courses:ARTH 2010 - World Art I Credit Hours: (3)ARTH 2020 - World Art II Credit Hours: (3)

All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.

• Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the student’s academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
• Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges/universities (international and domestic) and must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.

Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.

All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:

A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:

• TOEFL - 61 on the internet-based test or 500 on the paper/pencil test
• IELTS - 6
• PTE - 50
• DUOLINGO - 95