Admission Requirements
Admission to the UNC School of Art and Designis contingent upon acceptance to both the University and to the School of Art & Design. Please complete both the University and Art and Design applications; links are provided below.
Application for Undergraduate Admission to the University
School of Art & Design Undergraduate Application
School of Art & Design Graduate Application and Admission Requirements
Students planning to major or minor in Art & Design must submit a completed Application Form and an Entrance Portfolio, consisting of digital images of artwork and written essay. A written essay alone will be considered if no artwork is available. Entrance Portfolio submissions should demonstrate the applicant’s potential for growth as a student of the Arts. (Simply declaring an Art & Design major or minor does not ensure admission to the program).
Follow this link for the instructions on preparing the Entrance Portfolio or essay
For additional information, visit UNC Admissions and the UNC Catalog
Program Requirements - Undergraduate
Upon acceptance to the School of Art & Design, students must complete the Foundation requirements before they can begin their advanced Art studies. The Foundation Courses include Art 181, 182, 183, 184 & 234, and must be completed with a cumulative average of 3.0 GPA. Students must also successfully complete the Foundations Portfolio Review.
After completion of the Foundation requirements, students may then choose an Art Emphasis program (Art, Visual Communication Design, or Art K-12 Teaching) or the Art & Design Minor Program. A prospective student must receive an official letter of acceptance from the School of Art & Design before he/she may register as an Art & Design major.
Note: A grade of “B” or higher is required in all emphasis courses; you must retake the course until a “B” is earned. To graduate with a B.A. in Art & Design, all students must receive a 3.0 GPA or higher in all courses in the major, and a 2.8 GPA or higher in all courses in the major.
Senior Portfolio
An exit level Senior Portfolio assessment is required prior to graduation. The portfolio consists of work from the student’s concentration area. Students are evaluated on their knowledge and successful demonstration of: professional portfolio preparation of art work, art history and cultures, and verbal and written critical analysis.