Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements a minor in Art or Art History?
Click here to download the requirements for the minor in art or art history. "Plan A" is for students with one minor, "Plan B" is for students with two minors.
Who is my advisor and how do I make an appointment?
Every major in the Department of Art and Art History is assigned a member of the faculty as their academic advisor. To learn who your advisor is, contact the department office at 472-5522. To make an appointment, contact your faculty advisor directly (and don't wait until the last minute!) Click here for contact information.
How do I get the call number for a class when it appears as "****?"
If the call number appears "****" in the Schedule of Classes, you must obtain permission to register for that class. Contact the department office (472-5522) to learn how to obtain permission unless other instructions are provided in the schedule.
How do I obtain the call number for an Independent Study?
Click here for the form to request a call number for independent study.
How do I obtain a call number for an Internship?
Internship application forms are available in the art department office in 120 Richards Hall. The call number for an internship will be released when the completed form is returned to the art department office with all signatures.
The Eisentrager•Howard Gallery internship is available to a limited number of students each semester. The availability of this internship will be determined by student schedules and gallery needs. Call numbers will be distributed by the gallery after all applications have been considered.
If you are not yet a UNL student and you are applying to UNL, simply indicate that you want to major in Art or Art History on the UNL application. See the Undergraduate Bulletin for admission requirements. A portfolio is not required for undergraduate admission.
If you are currently a UNL student and would like to change your major to Art or Art History, follow these steps:
1) Obtain your advising folder and a CDMA form from your current college.
2) Go to 120 Richards Hall to have an advisor assigned and to check on *program availability.
3) Take your advising folder and the CDMA form to the Fine and Performing Arts Dean's Office in 102 Woods Hall.
*Note: The availability of seats in the Visual Literacy program will determine whether eligible students can change their major to studio art immediately, or whether they will be put on a waiting list. This determination will be made when the student visits 120 Richards Hall (Step 2 above). The Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts requires a current and cumulative GPA of 2.5 for admission by internal transfer students.
