Admissions

Admission to CSU programs is contingent upon good academic standing and acceptance by the university. Art & Design does not require portfolio review for admission. Students studying other CSU degrees can take Art & Design courses.

Transfer students are welcome. Most Art & Design courses will transfer from other institutions. The program will not accept D transfer credit in the major.

Art Education (PK-12) Option requires admission to the College of Education prior to registration for professional education courses. A cumulative 3.0 GPA in all required coursework in the program (transfer credit or at CSU) is required for admission to the College of Education. A cumulative 3.0 GPA in the area of specialization and in professional education is required for student teaching.

The CSU Admissions Office assists new and transfer students.

Scholarships

Art Talent Scholarships are available for returning Art & Design students. Scholarships are based on the merit of work presented and juried by faculty. Awards range up to $2,000 in tuition waivers.

Merit Scholarships are available to qualified, new freshmen and transfer students. The CSU Financial Aid office has more scholarship information, at these links:

Advising

Returning Art & Design students should contact interim department chair Thomas Lucas tlucas22@csu.edu or faculty advisor John Smith john.smith@csu.edu.

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