Advisement Center Services

The College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement Center is located in D-444 of the Harris Fine Arts Center and offers the following services:

New student orientation for freshman and transfer students
General Education information
Major information for Animation, Communications, Music, Theatre and Media Arts, Music Dance Theatre, and Visual Arts
Major Academic Plans (MAPS) for each major, admission criteria and application procedures.
Pre-major academic advisement to help you plan your schedule and review the admission process for your major
Major advisement with an academic advisor to help you with a graduation plan and review general education and major requirements
Declaring your major to one in the College of Fine Arts and Communications
Minor Clearance forms for minors in the College of Fine Arts and Communications
Registration information with each semester or term
Registration access "flags" for specific major courses requiring departmental approval
Add/Drop cards
University forms such as challenge exam forms, transfer equivalency, ecclesiastical endorsements, major modification forms, graduation applications, etc.
Graduation information and applications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We get a lot of questions from students and potential students about how to apply to a major, prepare for graduation, general education requirements and academic advisement. Here are some answers to questions you might have. And if you need something else answered that you do not see here, email us at advisement_secretary@byu.edu or call (801) 422-3777.

1. When can I meet with an academic advisor (counselor)?

While preparing for admittance to your major of choice, you may meet with your pre-major academic advisor or faculty members, visit department offices, look up college information on the internet, or see the University Advisement Center in 2502 WSC.

Students admitted to a major program in the College of Fine Arts and Communications are assigned to one of three academic advisors. Students may schedule an appointment to meet with their advisor by calling (801) 422-3777 or coming to D-444 HFAC. The advisors help each student structure a plan for timely graduation and assist with problems and issues that may arise along the way.

2. Who can I talk to if I am undecided about a major or need career advisement?
The University Advisement Center (2502 WSC) can provide academic advisement on a variety of majors throughout the university. Just next door is the BYU Career Placement Service (2410 WSC), an office providing career advisement to all BYU students.

For more specific questions relating to major admissions, students may also speak with the individual department administrative secretaries.

Communications: 360 BRMB, (801) 422-2997
School of Music: C-550 HFAC, (801) 422-4784
Theatre and Media Arts: D-581 HFAC, (801) 422-4665
Visual Arts: E-509 HFAC, (801) 422-8773

3. Do I have a good chance of being admitted to my major? How many students are admitted to my major each application period?

Chance of admittance is an unknown variable; each major is different, and different numbers of students apply each application period. The application process for each major has been structured to be as fair as possible, but enrollment limitations sometimes exclude those who would succeed in the program if they were admitted. Students are encouraged to have a back-up plan before applying for a major in the College of Fine Arts and Communications, in case they are not successful in the application process.

4. What do I do while I am waiting to apply for my major?

Students waiting to apply for a major may take the major prerequisites or other major classes not requiring major status (see the Advisement Center for more detailed information on each major). Students may also take required BYU General Education courses, minor classes if applicable, and support classes as specified by department. Students are also encouraged to explore other options as a backup plan in case they are not admitted into the major of choice. Students should explore other major possibilities by reviewing the current BYU Undergraduate Catalog. They may also visit Open Major Advisement located in 2502 WSC.

5. Why do the application processes keep changing? How do I prepare for the changes?

Application procedures sometimes change, due to department efforts to meet BYU curriculum needs, and to meet accreditation needs of certain professions. To stay informed of any possible changes in procedure, students should keep in close contact with the department offices.

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