Fine Arts Admission Information 2010-2011

UC is now accepting applications for Fall 2010. Students may apply online at the Office of Admissions website.

High school applicants to the School of Art must have completed or be in the process of completing:

  • 4 units of college prep English
  • 3 units of college prep math
  • 2 units of science
  • 1 units of history
  • 2 units of a single foreign language
  • 1 unit of fine arts
  • 3 additional units of any of the above
  • Can be deficient in up to two areas not in blue type, but foreign language is highly recommended

Academic Credentials

The academic credentials of applicants seeking admission to the School of Art vary each year. The freshman class profile for the School of Art is based on the middle 50% of the 2008 entering freshman class:

  • GPA: 3.10 - 3.68 (4.00 scale)
  • ACT score: 22 - 26
  • SAT score: 1040 - 1220 (Critical Reading and Math only)
  • Average class rank: Top 30%

Application Information

On a rolling admission (first-come, first-served) basis, applicants to Fine Arts will be reviewed for automatic admission if they submit a complete application for admission.

A high school admissions application is considered to be complete when the Office of Admissions has received the following documentation:

  • an application for admission, including a personal statement and statement of co-curricular activities

Note Consideration of the applicants' personal statements and statements of co-curricular activities will be factored into the admissions decisions.

  • an official high school transcript
  • the results of either the ACT or SAT (including the Writing Component)
  • official college transcripts for those students who are enrolled in courses for post-secondary credit
  • $50 application fee

If offered admission, we recommend that Fine Arts applicants submit a portfolio (pdf) for review. While it is not critical to the admissions decision, it is useful in determining recipients of several scholarship opportunities.

High school applicants to Fine Arts who are not accepted will be considered for admission to Pre-Art.

Pre-Art Program

The Pre-Art program provides an alternative means for possible entry into the Fine Arts program. Students do not apply directly to Pre-Art. They are placed in the program on the strength of their application and academic credentials.

All students offered admission into Pre-Art must submit a portfolio (pdf) of their work for admission. The Office of Admissions will send specific instructions regarding portfolio submission with the acceptance packet. A student may be moved from the Pre-Art option into Fine Arts on the strength of their portfolio.

Final admission to Pre-Art is contingent upon a successful portfolio review. Pre-Art applicants who fail to submit a portfolio will have their offer of admissions rescinded.

Pre-Art students take the same curriculum as students in the Fine Arts program. At the end of the first year, they must qualify for admission into Fine Arts on the basis of their academic performance and they must successfully pass a portfolio review.

Transfer Applicants

Application Information

Transfer admission decisions are made on a rolling admission (first-come, first-served) basis. Students seeking to transfer from other colleges and programs at UC or another regionally accredited university or college must have at least a 2.50 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. Applicants with prior college level studio coursework may be asked to submit a portfolio for awarding of advanced standing credit.

For priority consideration, complete transfer applications should be received by March 1, 2010 for the following autumn quarter. Notification of admissions decisions will be made beginning April 15.

A transfer admissions application is considered to be complete when the Office of Admissions has received the following documentation:

  • application for admission
  • official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • official high school transcript
  • ACT or SAT test scores (if fewer than 90 quarter hours/60 semester hours of college credit completed)
  • portfolio (only for students transferring from other architecture or design programs)
  • $50 application fee

Current UC students wishing to transition into a DAAP program should complete an Application for Change in College and Program by March 1, 2010 for the following autumn quarter. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space available basis. This application is available in DAAP Student Affairs, room 5470 Aronoff, or in any college office on campus.

Computer Requirements

Incoming students at DAAP are required to purchase laptop computers. We have arranged specific configurations for each program that best suits the coursework you will be taking. For detailed information, please see a complete list of computer requirements for all programs.


Note This information is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in policy, regulations, requirements, and fees, as circumstances dictate, subsequent to publication.