Apply - Art Education
New Application Instructions
In light of COVID-19, all applications must be submitted online.
Applicants will not attend reviews in-person or virtually at this time.
Admission to Grand Valley State University does not guarantee access or admission to the Art Education Degree program. The student is responsible for applying to the department in order to become an Art Education Major.
Application Steps
Step 1: Art Education Majors Submit Your Portfolio Online
Submit your portfolio for review online.
Step 2: Check Your Email
Look for two emails from the Department of Visual and Media Arts. If you do not receive the confirmation email within a few minutes, please call the Visual and Media Arts Office at (616) 331-3486.
Step 3: Review Results
Reviews generally take place with in a week of submission, after which you will receive a response . If you have been accepted at Grand Valley State University and the Art Education Program, be sure to sign up for and complete your Orientation before your Major can be declared.
Application Types
Freshman Application
IF YOU ARE...
- A high-school student (current, graduate or GED certificate) who has been admitted to GVSU and have a portfolio of works.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
The following materials are required for a freshman application:
- Portfolio of works (submit works online or send website link)
- High School GPA
- High School Graduation Date or GED Certificate Date
- List of Extracurricular Activities
Internal Application
IF YOU ARE...
- A GVSU student with a major other than Art Education who has been admitted to GVSU and have a portfolio of works.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
The following materials are required for internal students:
- Portfolio of works (submit works online or send website link)
Transfer Application
IF YOU ARE...
- A Transfer student currently not attending GVSU who has been admitted and have a portfolio of works.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
The following materials are required for transfer students:
- Completed Application Form
- Portfolio of works (submit works online or send website link)
- Transcripts from other colleges/universities attended
- GPA from previous colleges/universities
Tips for Photographing Your Work
Documentation tips from a Studio Art alum on how to document work from the comfort of your home.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PORTFOLIO (YET) ...
Register for Foundation classes to create a portfolio and subsequently apply as an internal student.
Learn how to create a portfolio to apply...
Computer Recommendations
The Department of Visual and Media Arts currently does not have a computer requirement. However, recommended specifications are in the document below.
Download Computer Recommendations Guide