Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Studio Art, BFA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

This major requires specific App State classes which are not offered at the community college. For this major, it is recommended that students transfer after 30 UGETC hours.

Due to class sequencing for this major, students need to begin coursework at App State in the summer in order to graduate in two years. Not beginning in the summer could delay graduation from App State up to one year.

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Foundations of American Democracy (FAD):

  • FAD is a graduation requirement for all students entering any UNC institution on or after July 1, 2025, who are seeking a baccalaureate degree.
  • Waiver: Students transferring to App State with 60+ college credit hours or an AA or AS degree will have the FAD requirement waived.
  • Alternative Courses: If you plan to transfer to App State without meeting any of the above criteria, you can fulfill the FAD requirement by taking one of these courses at a North Carolina Community College: HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 120, or SOC 220.

Early College: Early college students are considered First Year students (not Transfers) and should apply using the Common App.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: May, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
ART 114: Art History Survey I 3 ARH 2030: ART FROM PREHISTORY TO 1400 UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 ARH 2130: ART FROM 1400 TO THE PRESENT UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design 3 ART 1001: FOUNDATIONS I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 122: Three-Dimensional Design 3 ART 1002: FOUNDATIONS II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 130: Basic Drawing
OR
ART 131: Drawing I
2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Due to class sequencing for this major, students need to begin coursework at App State in the summer in order to graduate in two years. Not beginning in the summer could delay graduation from App State up to one year.

BFA Degree Information:

  • Students majoring in Studio Art will be required to complete a portfolio review. All declared BFA majors must pass the portfolio review before enrolling in any 3000 level course within the major 

Please visit https://art.appstate.edu/apply/portfolio-reviews for more information on portfolio review.

Studio and Professional Development Electives Note:

  • A minimum of 42 hours is required from the list on the program of study
  • This must include at least 12 hours in one studio area, which must include at least one course at the 4000 level
  • Students wishing to complete an emphasis area in a specific studio must take at least 18 hours and no more than 24 hours in that studio area
  • Students may take 200-level art studio courses at the community college and petition the App State Art department to count it as Studio Elective courses for the major.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
ART 2103: DRAWING II 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer at App State

Studio and Professional Development Electives 39

A total of 42 hours is required. See course options on program of study.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer at App State

ART 1006: DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State

ART 3140: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: STUDIO ART 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State

Art History Elective 1 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) of Art History required

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State

ART 3015: SOPHOMORE / JUNIOR SEMINAR 3

Writing in the Discipline

Art History Elective 2 3
ART 4351: SENIOR SEMINAR 3
ART 4852: SENIOR STUDIO 3

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