As a graphic design student you must first meet the academic entrance requirements of the university. Since individual development is an expectation, you should be prepared to present a portfolio of design work for review and evaluation periodically throughout the program as requested.

BFA Requirement

In order to complete the BFA program, you must satisfy the graphic design foundation requirements, pass the BFA Portfolio Review, and maintain a 2.67 or higher GPA in all graphic design courses. This includes transfer credits and applies regardless of any declaration of academic forgiveness. For graduation, you must also successfully pass ART 491.

Credits in Residence

Any student transferring into graphic design from another institution must complete a minimum of 21 credits within the department for the BFA degree.

Graphic Design Foundation Requirement

You need a 2.67 or higher GPA in the graphic design foundation (graphic design Foundation and Art History Foundation combined), including transfer credits and regardless of any declaration of academic forgiveness, to maintain your status as an art major and to qualify for the BFA Portfolio Review. The foundation consists of DSN 101, DSN 102, DSN 103, DSN 104, MSTU 105, and 6 credits of 100-level Art History.

Probation for Graphic Design Major

If your GPA is below the minimum requirement, you will receive a warning that your academic status is unsatisfactory. If your GPA falls below the minimum requirement for two consecutive semesters, you will be dismissed as a major. The School of Design & Communication’s policy on repeating courses and academic forgiveness requires prior School authorization, but is otherwise the same as general university policy, except where higher School GPA requirements apply.