Undergraduate Admissions
In order to be considered for Departmental Incoming Freshman and Transfer Scholarships, a portfolio and three essay questions must be submitted via Slideroom no later than Feb. 1st.
Portfolio Requirements:
- 10 - 20 images
- The images should be no more than 5MB each
- Must be submitted through Slideroom
What to include in your portfolio:
- If possible, include work in a variety of mediums.
- Sketches or works in progress are okay to include.
- The portfolio does not need to specifically address the major in which you are most interested (i.e. If you hope to concentrate on printmaking, but do not have any prints in your portfolio, that's okay.)
- Images of 3D artwork may be shown from different views.
Essay Questions:
Your slideroom portfolio will include answering the following questions. Each question is set to a 1500 character limit, which is about 250 words.
1. What has been your past experience(s) in the areas of Visual Art?
2. Describe your professional aspirations and career goals in the areas of Visual Art?
3. What do you expect from your educational experience?
November 1st
Freshman early action application deadline
KU online admission application must be completed to be eligible for KU general scholarships.
January 1st
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available online. KU's Federal School Code is 001948.
February 1st
Incoming Freshman and Transfer Scholarship Application Deadline
In order to be considered for Departmental Scholarships, a portfolio and three essay questions must be submitted via Slideroom no later than Feb. 1st.
FAFSA Priority Date
March 1st
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority deadline, apply online. KU's Federal School Code is 001948.
March (end of the month)
Notification of Department of Visual Art scholarship award.
May 1st
State of Kansas Student Aid Application priority deadline, apply online.
Change of School students (students currently at KU) will apply to Visual Art by filling out and submitting a Change of School form available in room 300, Art & Design building. Deadline for Change of School forms to be considered for spring semester is December 1st.
A 3.0 college GPA is preferred for transfer, re-admitted, and Change of School students. A 2.5 high school GPA is preferred for incoming freshmen.

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Tours of the beautiful University of Kansas campus can be arranged through the Office of Admissions. Indicate your interest in the Department of Visual Art and they will schedule an appointment on your behalf.
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