Requirements and restrictions College of Fine Arts
In addition to submitting a complete application for admission, freshman applicants to the College of Fine Arts should also review the following information regarding each department’s special application requirements and admission restrictions.
Department of Art and Art History
When applying for freshman admission to majors in the Department of Art and Art History (art history, pre-design, studio art, and visual art studies/teacher certification), you should consider the following special requirements.
Special requirements for the Department of Art & Art History
Fall-only admission
Newly admitted students to this department must begin their studies in the fall semester.
First-choice major
To be considered for admission to one of the majors in this department, you must indicate a major in this department as your first choice.
Art essay
In addition to a response to Topic B, applicants to an art major must submit an essay in response to Topic D as part of their complete application. Essay D may replace Essay A in meeting the two-essay requirement. (Art applicants who apply for scholarships, however, must submit Essay A as part of their scholarship application.)
Art portfolio (required beginning in fall 2009)
Freshman applicants to Predesign, Studio Art, and Visual Art Studies must submit an art portfolio as part of the admissions application process. The portfolio must be received in the Department’s Undergraduate Office by the admissions application deadline.
Please do not send any art portfolio materials to the Office of Admissions. Visit the department’s web site for details about creating your art portfolio, including information about suggested content and the process for submitting your portfolio.
Departmental approval
To be admitted to a major in this department, you must obtain the approval of the departmental Admission Committee.
Pre-design major
Because the design sequence begins after a year of pre-design coursework, applicants seeking to enter the design program should apply for admission as pre-design majors. After completing an initial year of study at the University, pre-design students must obtain the approval of the Design Admission Committee to begin the required sequence of courses in design, which begin on the sophomore level.
For more information, contact the undergraduate studies office of the Department of Art & Art History at 512-475-7718.
Sarah & Ernest Butler School of Music
To major in music, a student must be accepted for admission to the university and pass an audition conducted by the Butler School of Music. Students who fail the audition may not enter as music majors even though they may be admitted to the University. The deadline for submitting the Butler School of Music application and requesting an audition date is January 15. For details, visit the Butler School of Music web site.
For additional information, contact the undergraduate studies office at 512-471-0504.
Department of Theatre & Dance
When applying for freshman admission to majors in the Department of Theatre & Dance, you should consider the following special requirements:
Special requirements for the Department of Theatre & Dance
Fall-only admission
Newly admitted students to this department must begin their studies during the fall semester.
Committee approval
Admission to programs in the Department of Theatre & Dance requires the approval of the Theatre & Dance Admissions Committee.
BFA Dance Audition
Applicants to the BFA Dance program are required to audition. Visit the Theatre & Dance web site for information about auditions. Or contact the academic advisor at 512-232-5308 or by e-mail to request a BFA Dance e-packet containing information regarding the program, FAQs, a letter of recommendation template, and the BFA Dance audition registration form.
Theatre Studies (BFA or BA)
The BFA in Theatre Studies prepares students to teach in Texas public schools. If you do not intend to teach, you should apply for admission to the BA in Theatre & Dance.
For additional information about requirements, call the department’s undergraduate studies office at 512-471-5793 or 512-232-5308.
Learn More about Fine Arts
Still not certain about your major choice? Learn more about the College of Fine Arts.
Updated 29 July 2008
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