Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrate the potential to pursue graduate study successfully, that is, have attained a minimum undergraduate grade average of B in Art courses and a minimum grade average of B- in the undergraduate record as a whole.
Have earned a minimum of 33 undergraduate credits in Art. This total must include one 3-credit survey course in Art History and 6 additional credits in Art History.
Complete an interview with the Department and submit a portfolio and/or photographs or slides of recent work.
Submit two letters of recommendation from college instructors.
If conditionally admitted, satisfy the conditions within one year.
Personal Interview. An appointment for a personal interview with the graduate coordinator and adviser can be arranged through the Art Department Office after the application for admission has been filed and approved.
Applicants will then need to present examples of their work - either originals, photographs, or color transparencies - for final approval.
Applicants will be reviewed by the department's M.F.A. Committee.

Note: Upon acceptance, the student and his/her work will be reviewed each semester by the M.F.A. Committee, which is authorized to approve or refuse continued study in the program or to place a student on probation. Each case of probation will be subsequently reviewed at mid-semester.

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