The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) enables students to concentrate their efforts in a studio art education. The structure of the BFA program presents many opportunities for interaction with faculty and fellow BFA students. Mentorship by dedicated faculty prepare students for a professional career in the arts.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

• Complete the Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
• Declare the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art. 
• Upon completion of the following courses and requirements, refer to the BFA Handbook on the Department of Art website for details about applying for program admission to the BFA. Program admission is a selective process that includes submitting a portfolio of work. 
  • Choose a primary studio area of concentration and secondary studio area of emphasis, listed in the Graduation Requirements below.
  • Complete the 24 credits of the Foundation Core Courses in the Graduation Requirements below.
  • Complete the 9 credits of coursework in the two-dimensional and three-dimensional Beginning Studio Electives in the Graduation Requirements below.
  • Maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA and 3.00 overall GPA in Art courses.
• Once selected, file a change of major form to be admitted to the BFA.

• Complete the General University Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
• Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
• Complete the following major requirements:

A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 39 credits must be upper-division. A maximum of 84 credits in Art (ART) may be applied towards the degree.