How to Apply
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to the university, students who intend to pursue the BFA degree must also submit a portfolio of their work in art or design to the Department of Art. Applicants to the program are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A successful admission is based on: 1) the quality of the portfolio;
2) a statement of purpose that articulates a personal vision and communicates the student's desire to pursue the BFA degree;
3) the quality of prior academic coursework and test scores.
I. Admission from High School
Submit the following to the Office of Admissions:
1) An official University Application
2) Note that personal interviews and other supporting documents are recommended and in some cases are required.
Submit the following to the Department of Art:
One CD containing 20 digital images of your best work in any subject and media. Include a numbered checklist corresponding to the images, stating the size, date and medium of each piece. (Note that we put the application CD/paperwork in the advising file) All 3D works must include at least 1 additional viewpoint and may include examples, be clearly labeled with title, date, media and size, and indicate the correct viewing position.
Address your submission to:
Dr. Judy Bullington
Department of Art/LCVA
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212
Students must be accepted into the Department of Art before they can be advised for registration as Studio Art, Art Education or Design majors. All accepted students are eligible to apply for the Leu Scholarship Awards.
Click here for information on The Leu Scholarship Award.
II. Admission from Another University
Complete the steps as outlined above. Submit college/university transcripts in lieu of high school transcripts.
If you have any questions about the application process, contact Ms. Stacey Bryan (Art Department Office Manager) at 615-460-6770.
