Undergraduate Studio Art Admissions > Portfolio Requirements

The USF School of Art and Art History now requires the submission of a portfolio for admission to its Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (BA, Art Studio) programs.

In addition to the general requirements for admission to USF, a portfolio must be submitted to the School of Art and Art History by March 15 for students wishing to enter the program in the fall semester, or October 15 for students wishing to enter the program in Spring or Summer semesters. A Faculty Admissions Panel will review the submissions and notify applicants as to the status regarding admission. The Faculty Panel may indicate acceptance into the program, deny acceptance or defer acceptance, based on the portfolio. Applicants cannot be Art Studio majors or enroll in any art classes without the review and acceptance indicated by the Faculty. Notification will also be sent to the USF Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Acceptance into the School of Art and Art History does not constitute acceptance into the University of South Florida. You must work with Undergraduate Admissions to satisfy all admission requirements for the University of South Florida. See the following websites: Undergraduate Admissions (Applying to USF) http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/ or Prospective Students (1st time & transfer students) http://www.usf.edu/prospective.html

THIS NEW PORTFOLIO ADMISSIONS PROCESS APPLIES TO TRANSFERS AND INCOMING APPLICANTS WHO WISH TO BECOME UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO MAJORS.

To apply for the Art Studio programs at USF (BFA or BA, Art Studio) you MUST submit the following packet of materials in a mailing envelope measuring 9" x 12":

  1. Completed Portfolio Review Application Form (download application or call 813-974-2360 for mail.)
  2. Statement of Application, maximum of 200 words. Describe your art background and reasons for majoring in art and link this to your image portfolio (#3 below.)
  3. Ten (10) slides or printed copies of your artwork. Number the slides or prints. Place slides in a clear plastic slide page. Take great care in the quality of your slides and/or prints. The images should represent a wide range of your best work. DO NOT SEND CDs. THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
  4. Slide or Prints Identification Sheet. Title, materials, date, dimensions and any other relevant information.
  5. Copies of Transcripts. “Unofficial” transcripts are acceptable for current USF students only. "Official" transcripts are required of all applicants who are not current USF students (such as transfer and high school students).
  6. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope. Materials will not be returned without this.
  7. Make certain that your name is on everything that you submit. DO NOT SEND CDs. THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
  8. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR CONSIDERED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Evaluation based on: Quality of portfolio presentation, skills, artistic organization, conceptual development and statement of application.