Policies and Procedures

Students are responsible for knowing and following all the relevant policies and procedures established by the school and university. This information can be found in the VCU Bulletin.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 120 credits is required for completion of the program. Forty-five credits must be completed in 300-, 400- and/or 500-level courses. The final 30 credits must be completed at VCU.

For full application consideration, students must complete each course requirement of the Art Foundation Program with a minimum grade of “C” and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. While in the program students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each departmental course and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students who fail to meet these requirements may be dropped from the program.

Special equipment is required. Students should contact the department or visit its Web site for a list of required equipment.

Departmental Attendance Policy

Attendance is required at each class meeting. For a class that meets twice a week, after the second absence a student is placed on attendance probation and the student's grade may be lowered; after the forth absence the student may be assigned a failing grade for the course. For classes that meet once a week, after the first absence a student is placed on attendance probation and the student's grade may be lowered; after the second absence the student may be assigned a failing grade for the course. Permission to miss a class meeting must be obtained from the instructor prior to the absence. Notes from physicians and lawyers, and court appearances are accepted as excuses for absence only at the discretion of the instructor.