Pre-art majors, minors, and students enrolled in other majors across campus who want to pursue a bachelor's degree with a major in art involves a selection process that requires the submission of the art program application and a portfolio of original artwork.

Admission Deadlines

February 1 - Spring Semester Review for Students Currently Enrolled at BSU

Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) - This summer intensive program allows qualified students to complete first-year studio courses during the summer by taking a core set of undergraduate art courses (ADS 101, 102; AFA 101, 202) over a ten-week period.  Students who successfully complete the core during the summer submit the LEAP application and portfolio of artwork on the last day of second summer session.

Admission Criteria

1.  Academic Record - A current DAPR showing academic record; SAT and/or ACT composite scores.    

2.  Portfolio of 5-10 works of art demonstrating college level art skills, especially those explored in the first-year foundation courses (ADS 101, 102; AFA 101, 202), including a minimum of three drawings from direct observation.

3. Students who have completed four or more studio courses are encouraged to submit ten pieces, and may include other art-related coursework (200-level studio work).

The college academic record of a currently enrolled student is given greater consideration by the Admissions Committee than previous high school academic records or the SAT or ACT scores.  For Ball State students, both course work and GPA will be evaluated.

How to Apply

For more information and application materials, contact Undergraduate Program Coordinator Barbara Giorgio.