Undergraduate Admissions: BA (Art History)

The Gwen Frostic School of Art is housed in new facilities that offer innovative spaces for the creation, exhibition, and study of art. In close proximity to the Department of Dance, School of Music, and the Department of Theatre, we provide interdisciplinary opportunities to visual and performing artists. Together we form the College of Fine Arts at Western Michigan University – a center dedicated to future-oriented creative excellence.

University Admission

Whether an incoming freshman or a transfer student, apply first to the office of undergraduate admissions and orientation. You may apply via WMU's Undergraduate Admissions website or call 269.387.2000 for an application.

Frostic School of Art Application Process

Apply second to the Frostic School of Art. This can be done concurrently with the WMU application. Applicants must submit their portfolio to us online at frosticart.slideroom.com

Having chosen the Frostic School of Art for your creative studies, we want to get a sense of who you are as a creative individual. The following guidelines for organizing your portfolio and statement of intent should help you with the process.

Statement: For application to the BA in Art History compose a brief statement (500-750 words) explaining why you would like to obtain a degree in Art History. Also include a short analysis of any work of art that focuses on your power of observation and poetic descriptions. This should be written specifically for the application process and consist of no more than 750 words.
Recommendation: A recommendation is required for all applicants to the Frostic School of Art. The online recommendation form should be completed by a person who is familiar with your artistic abilities (an art teacher, a counselor, an employer, a teacher, etc).

Frostic School of Art Application Deadlines

February 1 – fall admission and freshman scholarship consideration
April 15 – fall admission only
October 1 – spring admission and freshman scholarship consideration

Letter of Notification

A letter of notification is sent to each applicant approximately four weeks after the application deadline informing you of the following action:

Accepted, no reservations. You are accepted into the Frostic School of Art starting Fall semester.
Acceptance denied. You are not admitted into the Frostic School of Art.
Waiting list. When and if space becomes available, you will be notified of your acceptance.