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Requirements

Advising and Registration

The Fine Arts Department has Official Advisors, Faculty Advisors, and a departmental secretary to serve the students. Official Advisors assist with students with advising and registration. Faculty Advisors assist students with general advising questions. Students are encouraged to register for classes on OASIS. The Fine Arts secretary is available at 481-6705 to assist students with registration.

 Students are required to meet with an Official Advisor at least two times during their time of study at IPFW. Those times are:

  • Upon entering a degree program offered by the Fine Arts Department
  • One academic year prior to graduation

The Official Advisor for B.A. and B.F.A Majors, Minors in Art History, and Fine Arts Minor is:

  • The Chair of the Fine Arts Department (481-6705 by appointment)

The Official Advisor for B.A. in Art Education Majors is:

  • Dr. Hai Kyung Kim , Director of Art Education (481-6877 by appointment

Faculty Advisors are the full time faculty. See page two above for full time faculty’s area(s) of specialty. The Faculty Advisors are available during office hours and by appointment for advising and consultation with students. All majors and minors within Fine Arts programs are encouraged to consult faculty in their area of concentration with any advising questions.

 Keys to Successful Student Advisement

  • Initiate appointment to meet and become familiar with your advisor
  • Schedule advising appointments in advance
  • Arrive at appointments promptly and be prepared to make full use of the advising session
  • Construct questions ahead of time to ensure your questions are answered satisfactorily
  • Be reasonably familiar with your particular Fine Arts program by reviewing the student handbook, IPFW bulletin, and program checklist
  • Create a long term academic plan
  • Articulate personal goals and values
  • Be open minded and flexible about course work requirements, study habits, and personal concerns that might affect your academic progress
  • Inform advisors of significant changes in course registration, degree plans, and other academic plans

Students Should See Their Advisor When:

  • You are constructing your schedule or academic plan
  • You have general questions or concerns
  • You are uncertain about your major or career choices
  • You are interested in learning more about your program of study
  • You wish to make significant changes to your schedule
  • You are in need of referral information
  • You are having difficulty in a class or adjusting to university life