| Amanda Wilde - Director of Advising amanda.wilde@uconn.edu (860) 486-4571 Room 206-B s.uconn.edu/meetwithamanda |
Emily Cole - Academic Advisor emily.cole@uconn.edu (860) 486-2262 Room 206-A s.uconn.edu/meetwithemily |
Each undergraduate student in the School of Fine Arts has a faculty advisor assigned by the Department. The faculty advisor can serve as a creative, academic, and professional mentor, advising the student on course selection, internships, and career opportunities.
Amanda and Emily serve as the professional advisors for all School of Fine Arts undergraduates. They can help with General Education course selection, withdrawals and substitutions, transfer credits, and other issues related to degree progress and completion.
Although students are assigned to advisors, students are responsible for knowing and following the regulations of the University, and for planning and carrying out a program of study consistent with their academic and career goals and the degree requirements of the University. The Office of Undergraduate Advising page provides additional resources for all students.
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Academic Resources & Forms
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| Enrollment Change Form | The following enrollment actions are now available in Student Admin by selecting the eForms tile on your Student Homepage and then the Enrollment Change Form tile:
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| Course Credit by Examination | (Undergraduate students only): Student must first obtain written permission from instructor administering the examination and written approval of the department head. See form for more information. Requires approval of instructor, department head, and advising director/dean. |
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| Excess Credit Authorization | Request to increase credit limit for a semester. See form for more information. |
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| Transfer Course Evaluation Form | If you would like an Art, Art History, Digital Media Design, Dramatic Arts, or Music course from your previous institution evaluated for UConn equivalency, please collect your course syllabi and work created in the class. Once you have all of your documentation, please complete the form for each course you would like evaluated. |
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| Course Substitution Form | To have a major course substitution applied to your Plan of Study, your Faculty Advisor will need to submit this form. |
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| Additional Degree Petition | Petition to seek an additional degree (dual degree). Students should refer to the additional degree guidelines of their particular school. |
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| School Change | To change from one school or college to another within the University of Connecticut. |
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| Change catalog year | Changes degree requirements to those defined by the requested catalog. By default, undergraduate students must meet the degree requirements as they were at the time the student entered their school or college. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor prior to requesting a catalog year change. |
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Current Undergraduate Students: Add or Change a Major within SFA
Current UConn Student Application Deadlines:
Spring 2026 Entry: Submit your SlideRoom portfolio by October 1.
Fall 2026 Entry: Submit your SlideRoom portfolio by March 15.
SlideRoom Portfolio Submission Portal for students interested in the following majors. Click on the links below to learn more about applying into the program.
| Art, BA | Art, BFA | DMD, BA | DMD, BFA | Acting, BFA | Design & Technical Theatre, BFA | Theatre Studies, BA |
Music applicants do not submit a portfolio in SlideRoom. Instead, sign up for an audition: Music
Puppet Arts applicants do not submit a portfolio in SlideRoom. Instead, sign up for an audition: Puppet Arts
If you are interested in adding or changing your major to Art History, please reach out to Dr. Athens to discuss your interest.
Minors
School of Fine Arts Minors
To request to add one of the minors below, please complete the School of Fine Arts Add/Change a Minor Form.
Please contact the faculty minor coordinators below if you have questions regarding a minor within the School of Fine Arts.
| Art History | Dr. Elizabeth Athens |
| Digital Public History (Only open to DMD & History Majors) |
Dr. Clarissa Ceglio |
| Dramatic Arts | Professor Susan Tolis |
| Entertainment Engineering | Professor Ed Weingart |
| Industrial Design | Professor Chris Sancomb |
| Music | Dr. Paul McShee |
| Puppet Arts Please note: Puppet Arts is not accepting new minors during the 2026-2027 academic year. |
Professor Bart Roccoberton |
| Studio Art | Professor John Richardson |
Minors Outside of SFA
For information on minors outside of the School of Fine Arts please refer to the catalog for requirements, contacts, and details on how to apply.
Plans of Study + Semester Sequences
Art + Art History
| Major | Catalog Year 2026-2027 | Catalog Year 2025-2026 |
| BA Art History | Art History 26-27 | Art History 25-26 |
| BA Art | Art 26-27 | Art 25-26 |
| BFA Art, Graphic Design | Graphic Design 26-27 | Graphic Design 25-26 |
| BFA Art, Illustration/Animation | Illustration/Animation 26-27 | Illustration/Animation 25-26 |
| BFA Art, Industrial Design | Industrial Design 26-27 | Industrial Design 25-26 |
| BFA Art, Painting/Drawing | Painting/Drawing 26-27 | Painting/Drawing 25-26 |
| BFA Art, Photography/Video | Photo/Video 26-27 | Photo/Video 25-26 |
| BFA Art, Printmaking | Printmaking 26-27 | Printmaking 25-26 |
| BFA Art, Sculpture/Ceramics | Sculpture/Ceramics 26-27 | Sculpture/Ceramics 25-26 |
Digital Media & Design
| Major | Catalog Year 2026-2027 | Catalog Year 2025-2026 |
| BA DMD, Business Strategies | Business Strategies 26-27 | Business Strategies 25-26 |
| BA DMD, Digital Culture | Digital Culture 26-27 | Digital Culture 25-26 |
| BA DMD, Generalist | Generalist 26-27 | Generalist 25-26 |
| BFA DMD, 3D Animation | 3D Animation 26-27 | 3D Animation 25-26 |
| BFA DMD, Digital Film/Video Production | Digital Film/Video 26-27 | Digital Film/Video 25-26 |
| BFA DMD, Game Design | Game Design 26-27 | Game Design 25-26 |
| BFA DMD, Motion Design and Animation | Motion Design 26-27 | Motion Design 25-26 |
| BFA DMD, Web/Interactive Media Design | Web/IMD 26-27 | Web/IMD 25-26 |
Dramatic Arts
| Major | Catalog Year 2026-2027 | Catalog Year 2025-2026 |
| BA Theatre Studies | Theatre Studies 26-27 | Theatre Studies 25-26 |
| BFA Acting | Acting 26-27 | Acting 25-26 |
| BFA Design and Technical Theatre | Design Tech 26-27 | Design Tech 25-26 |
| BFA Puppet Arts | Puppet Arts 26-27 | Puppet Arts 25-26 |
Music
| Major | Catalog Year 2026-2027 | Catalog Year 2025-2026 |
| BA Music, Jazz | Jazz 26-27 | Jazz 25-26 |
| BA Music, Music History | Music History 26-27 | Music History 25-26 |
| BA Music, No Emphasis | Music 26-27 | Music 25-26 |
| BM Music, Composition | Composition 26-27 | Composition 25-26 |
| BM Music, Instrumental Performance | Instrumental Performance 26-27 | Instrumental Performance 25-26 |
| BM Music, Theory | Theory 26-27 | Theory 25-26 |
| BM Music, Vocal Performance | Vocal Performance 26-27 | Vocal Performance 25-26 |
| BM Jazz Studies | Jazz Studies 26-27 | Jazz Studies 25-26 |
| IB/M Music Education | Music Education 26-27 | Music Education 25-26 |