School of Visual Arts

School of Visual Arts Academics

School of Visual Arts requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at School of Visual Arts, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, School of Visual Arts has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 74% of students who start college at School of Visual Arts graduate within six years.

School of Visual Arts offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: School of Visual Arts may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At School of Visual Arts?

School of Visual Arts has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for School of Visual Arts.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with School of Visual Arts directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at School of Visual Arts

When choosing a major, School of Visual Arts students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at School of Visual Arts.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at School of Visual Arts

School of Visual Arts does not offer double majors. Students must choose one area of study to focus on.

Frequently Asked Questions About School of Visual Arts

Does School of Visual Arts Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ School of Visual Arts does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does School of Visual Arts Offer Online Classes?

❌ School of Visual Arts does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does School of Visual Arts Offer AP Credit?

✅ School of Visual Arts offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does School of Visual Arts Have An Honors Program?

✅ School of Visual Arts offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does School of Visual Arts Require Internships?

❌ Students at School of Visual Arts are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While School of Visual Arts does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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