Declaring an Art History or Studio Art Major (B.A.)

Students entering the University as first-year or transfer students may declare Art History or Studio Art as part of the Admissions process.  There is no portfolio requirement for the Studio Art option.

If you are a continuing student interested in declaring Art History or Studio Art as your major, you will need to complete the change of program process outlined below.

Declaring a Fine Arts Major (B.F.A.)

Incoming freshmen applicants wishing to enter the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree program must first apply for and be admitted to the B.A. Art major - Studio Art option. After taking the introductory studio art courses at UNH, interested students can then seek out two faculty to sponsor their application for the BFA program. Studio majors generally wait until they are well into the intermediate level courses before submitting a portfolio for the BFA review, which is held before a full faculty committee twice a year. Transfer students should contact the department for advice on their candidacy for the B.F.A.

In the event that you are admitted to the B.F.A. program, you will need to complete the change of program process outlined below.

The Change of Program Process

Obtain a yellow change of program form from the Registrar's Office or download one here. If you are an undeclared major, you should meet with your undergraduate advisor at Hood House to start the process. If you are a declared major, you should meet with your major advisor to start the process. Your advisor will sign you out of your current major and provide you with your student academic file. Continue to obtain appropriate signatures on the form following the order listed on the bottom of the form. Your final step will be to submit your completed form to the Liberal Arts Dean's Office in 110 Murkland Hall.