Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art at the University of Washington is considered an open major with minimum requirements. Enrolled UW students and admitted transfer students who meet the requirements are eligible to declare the major. After completing introductory art classes, students select and complete the requirements for one of the concentrations. The BA in Art does not accept post baccalaureate applicants.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a current student or admitted transfer student at UW
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Completion of any 5 credit 100- or 200-level studio art class with a 2.5 GPA or higher at UW or other accredited higher institution.
Declaring the Major
To declare the BA in Art as your major, students need to:
- Complete the Art Major Declaration Form
- Schedule an appointment with an Advisor
- Bring the completed form to your appointment
When to declare the major
Most students declare the BA in Art as their major by the end of their freshman year after completing the studio art class requirement. Transfer students who meet all the requirements (including the studio art class requirement) at the time of being admitted, may declare the major after their registration date. Note: If you are a transfer student participating in an Advising & Orientation (A&O) session, you have the option to meet with an Art Adviser on your orientation day.
Students are strongly encouraged to declare their major early in their academic career, University policy requires that students declare a major by the time they have accumulated 105 credits or five quarters, whichever comes last. Students transferring with 90 or more credits should be prepared to declare the major during the first quarter of attendance at UW.