Additional Information
Transfer credits
The MFA program in Visual Art does not accept any transfer credits from other institutions.
Comprehensive exams
The MFA in Visual Art does not require comprehensive exams, however the Advancement to Candidacy (Mid-Way) Exhibition (at 30 credit hours) and the Thesis (at 60 credit hours) have pass/fail requirements.
Health insurance
All domestic degree seeking graduate students, who are enrolled in six or more credits (regardless of the course level) in a semester, will be automatically enrolled and billed for the University sponsored health insurance for each term they are eligible (fall & spring/summer). If a student has other comparable coverage and would like to waive out of the student health insurance, it is the student’s responsibility to complete the University online waiver form prior to the deadline. If approved, a health insurance waiver is good for the current academic year only. A new waiver must be submitted each academic year. All international graduate students are required to carry student health insurance, and the cost will be automatically added to your student account. Any international graduate students with insurance questions must contact the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) directly.
Graduate student association
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) represents all graduate students and promotes the welfare and interests of the graduate students at the 推荐杏吧原创. The GSA works closely with appropriate university administrative offices, including the Graduate School and Student Services and reports to the President of the University. The GSA government functions through the Council of Representatives, Executive Council and established committees.