Undergraduate applications

Applying to the University of Louisville

Students intending to enter the University of Louisville as a fine arts major must apply to the University's Admissions Office.
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Applying to the Department of Fine Arts
In addition to the University admission application, students wishing to major in fine arts specializing in art history or in studio art must complete and submit an Application for Admission for a Major in Fine Arts to the Department of Fine Arts (available from the Department or as a downloadable pdf file below). Admission to this program is selective. Students are expected to meet the minimum overall grade point standards for the College of Arts & Sciences. This means students must be in good standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for consideration. In addition, a grade of "D" in any department course 300 level or above may not be used to fulfill a departmental requirement.
Application for Admission for a Major in Fine Art (pdf)

BFA
Students who have completed the Foundations Program (Art 105, 106, 115 and 116) in studio art, or its equivalent, and have completed or are currently enrolled in the 300 level course in the studio track area for which they intend to apply (ie: ART 361 for Interior Architecture, ART 371 for Communication Arts and Design, etc.) may apply for the BFA program. Additional requirements for entry to the BFA program include a GPA in department classes above a 3.0, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.25. Transfer students applying for the BFA program must first be accepted as a major for the BA in Studio Art. This BA application form is available from the Department or as a downloadable pdf: Application for Admission for a Major in Fine Art (pdf). The BFA degree is primarily intended for professionally oriented students and those planning to pursue graduate study in the studio arts. Admission is competitive and highly selective. Enrollments are limited.
Application for Admission to the BFA Program (pdf)


graduate applications

Graduate Brochures
MA in Studio Art/Art History/Critical & Curatorial Studies (pdf)
MAT in Art Education
PhD in Art History (pdf)
University of Louisville Graduate School


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