ADVISING GUIDE 

Please refer to our school's handy Advising Guide page which maps out each degree path and the required classes by year. Then read the current undergraduate catalog. You can access the catalog online. This contains vital, specific information for all students. The College of The Arts section contains the curriculum for all of Welch School of Art and Design majors, and can be accessed from the menu in Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Studio, Art Education and B.F.A. Studio concentrations pages. https://catalogs.gsu.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=38&ent_oid=2701  

BFA APPLICATIONS 

Students interested in pursuing a B.F.A. Concentration declare their major as B.A. Studio Art. Art Historians are to declare their intentions as B.A. Art History upon acceptance to Georgia State University. B.F.A. Concentrations have a separate application process outlined here: B.F.A. Portfolio Submission Instructions and B.F.A. Concentration Application . 

ALL ART STUDENTS 

All students, including those who declare their interest in art, should begin taking Area F requirements (art foundation core classes), during the first semester or as soon as possible. These classes are prerequisites for all Art and Design upper-level courses and must be completed prior to progressing within your art discipline. Doing so will ensure you are on track to graduate. Additionally, you will receive Welch School of Art & Design email notifications of activities and information. 

TRANSFERS 

Upon acceptance to GSU new transfer students can schedule an initial portfolio review with Prof. Timothy Flowers via Panther mail [email protected]. Include your panther id# with the subject NEW TRANSFER or ART HISTORY TRANSFER CREDIT in your request. Portfolio reviews should be completed by mid-term of your first semester at GSU. Transfer credits in Art and Art History may need to be reviewed by our Faculty (by appointment). The portfolio requires examples of work from each Studio course to transfer accompanied by the catalog course description from your prior institution.  

GSU 62+ 

GSU 62+ students can also reach out to Timothy Flowers. For more information on the program and application process, visit: https://admissions.gsu.edu/bachelors-degree/knowledgebase/gsu-62-program/  

SUCCESS 

Your success within the program will be reflected by the amount of time you spend on your area of interest, your production and with your direct contact with your Faculty in your concentration. All students will be advised for course scheduling and degree completion through the University Advising Center. 

• Use the Students Drop-down Menu at the top of each page on the artdesign.gsu.edu site to locate the information you need.  

University Advisement Center
Students with 0-89 accumulated credit hours

University Advisement Center
25 Park Place, 5th Floor
404-413-2300

College Academic Assistance
Students with 90+ accumulated credit hours

COTA Office of Academic Assistance
35 Broad Street, Suite 400
(You will need your Panther ID to access the building.)
404-413-5855
College of the Arts advising and appointment information

Whether you choose Art history, Art education or a Studio degree, these charts may help students visualize their path through our programs.

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