Resources for Art and Design Students

CMU's Department of Art and Design majors are built to help give you the perspective and experience required to pursue a career in the visual arts. Foundational coursework will provide you with a firsthand understanding of the principles of art and a critical perspective of art in practice and as a profession.

Scholarships

We are committed to helping you invest in your future. That’s why we offer a variety of scholarship awards at both the university and department levels. This includes four scholarships that are available to incoming freshmen and transfer students!

Art and Design Scholarships

Scholarship ApplicationScholarship Information

Transfer guide

​​​​More than 1,500 students transfer to Central Michigan University each year from community colleges and other accredited universities and colleges. Transfer students are a top priority at CMU.​ If you would like more information about the transfer process, click the link below.

Transfer Students

Student and professional organizations

The following organizations and resources can provide opportunities to prepare for your future profession while becoming better acquainted with other students, faculty, and working professionals. If you would like to learn more by speaking to a faculty member about your area of interest, contact the department office at 989-774-3025.

Department groups

Ceramic Society

Contact Israel Davis

CMU Photo Club

Contact Kris Sanford

Figure Drawing Club

Contact Jeremy Davis

Student Design Club

Contact David Stairs

Study in Italy

Your learning isn't limited to the studio, though. Learn about juried exhibitions or showcase your work at the  University Art Gallery, or  travel to Florence, Italy to create artwork in a true Renaissance city.

Email Department Chair, Brian Elder, to learn more about this annual opportunity.