Requirements and restrictions for the College of Fine Arts

Newly admitted students to this department must begin their studies in the fall semester.

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.

In addition to a response to Topic E, 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.

In addition to the materials required to apply for admission to UT Austin, all transfer applicants applying for admission to Predesign, Studio Art, and Visual Art Studies must submit an art portfolio as part of the transfer application process. The art portfolio must be received in the Department’s Undergraduate Office by the March 1 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 submitting your portfolio.

Transfer applicants to this department must have completed 30 semester hours of transferable coursework by the March 1 application deadline to be considered for admission.

To be admitted to a major in this department, you must obtain the approval of the departmental Admission Committee.

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.

Newly admitted students to this department must begin their studies during the fall semester.

Admission to programs in the Department of Theatre & Dance requires the approval of the Theatre & Dance Admissions Committee. The department considers transfer applicants’ resumes when making decisions. Send your resume to Admission Committee, Department of Theatre & Dance, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station D3900, Austin, TX 78712-0362.

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 (e-mail link is available on the department’s web site) 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.

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.