ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT FAQ
Who is my College of Fine Arts (CFA) advisor?
The College of Fine Arts has both professional staff advisors as well as faculty advisors to assist you in your academic and career pursuits. Please go here for a complete list of advisors for the College of Fine Arts. Students are strongly advised to meet with a professional staff advisor at least once a semester. Students may also be required to meet with a faculty advisor in their department each semester as well.
How can I meet with my College of Fine Arts advisor?
The professional staff advisors in the Fine Arts Advisement Office meet with students during open walk-in advisement hours. In order to meet with a faculty advisor, it is recommended that you email them to make an appointment or visit them during office hours.
What should I do to prepare for my appointment?
Develop a list of topics and questions you want to discuss and bring it with you to your advisement meeting. If you plan to discuss your schedule for an upcoming semester, bring degree audits and progress sheets with you. Degree audits can be obtained from LoboWeb. Students who have been issued an advisement portfolio MUST bring it with them to every meeting with their advisor. Remember, as a student you are responsible for your own education. Your advisors are there to advise you of your options and assist you in navigating the education system.
Where do I go for my appointment?
Check in with the receptionist in the Fine Arts Advisement Office when you are coming to meet with a staff advisor in room 1103 in the Center for the Arts. If you are meeting with the pre-major advisor, you must check in with the receptionist in the University College Advisement Center.
What if just have a quick question?
You may call the Fine Arts Advisement Office at 505-277.4817 or email an advisor directly. Please see the full list of advisors here.
When is it OK to email my advisor with a question?
First, try to find the answer through resources such as the UNM Catalog, the UNM and CFA websites.
It is not generally a good idea to email your advisor with questions that require lengthy answers or that should be discussed in a one-on-one meeting. Some topics/issues that are not appropriate for email conversations include:
- What courses should I take next semester?
- Do you think I should drop my Math 121 course?
- I am thinking of changing my major. Is that a good idea?
- Where do I get a form to withdraw from UNM?
How do I get admitted to the College of Fine Arts?
Students must submit an application to be considered for admission into the College of fine Arts. Please see the admissions criteria for details.
Do I have to audition (or submit a portfolio) to get into the College of Fine Arts?
Students who are trying to get into the Theatre or Dance program, must meet with the Theatre or Dance faculty advisor for an interview and/or audition information.
Students applying to get into the Music program must audition to be accepted for applied music lessons with faculty in your principle instrument or voice. Students must also be approved to concentrate in their principle instrument or voice.
Students who are pursuing the Art & Art History program may submit a portfolio for advanced placement in courses.
How many hours of PE-NP (non-professional physical education) can I apply to my degree in Fine Arts?
A maximum of four (4) credit hours of PE-NP can be applied to a degree in Fine Arts.
How many hours of upper division credit do I need to complete my degree in Fine Arts?
Forty hours of upper division credit (courses numbered 300 or higher) are required to complete a Fine Arts degree.
