Department of Art + Design,
Art History, Art Education

BS/BA or BFA of Art + Design

Admission Requirements

Students should declare the BS/BA of Art + Design in their freshman year, to ensure timely progress in their program of study. Admission to Towson University allows a student to declare a BS/BA of Art + Design as their major. A portfolio is not required for admission to the BS/BA of Art + Design major. A student portfolio is developed at the college level during their study at Towson.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts of Art + Design requires students to complete a screening process before continuing with more advanced coursework. Screening is open to existing Towson students with at least 45 college credits and no less than a B- average in the major. Admission into Towson University and declaration of an Art + Design BS/BA concentration does not guarantee acceptance into the BFA Program.

The following concentrations are only available with admission into Towson University and declaration of an Art + Design BFA Program:

• Digital Art + Design Screening
• Graphic Design Screening
• Illustration Screening

For current screening information, please consult with the department or advisors in each concentration.

Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education
Center for the Arts, Room 3103 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2808
Fax: 410-704-2810
E-mail: artdepartment@towson.edu