Megan Barnum
The information on this page is provided to help you with your application to the AAS Graphic Design program. This includes eligibility requirements, portfolio guidelines, portfolio tips, deadlines, and an outline of the review process. The buttons at the end of the Eligibility and Review Process sections are both linked to the first page of the AAS Graphic Design application system where you can verify your eligibility at any time during the year and, during specific application periods, get started with your application. The dates of these application periods are noted in the Application Periods and Deadlines section.
To be eligible to apply to the AAS Graphic Design program, you must have completed the following four required courses with a grade of C- or better:
You may verify your eligibility at any time during the year by reviewing the course, grade, and application attempt information on the first page of the AAS Graphic Design application system. The information on that page is linked directly to your UVU academic records. If you believe there are any discrepancies with the course or grade information, please contact the Registrar’s Office.
If you encounter a problem logging into the application system through UVU Single Sign-On (SSO), please try one of the proven workarounds that include clearing your browser’s cache, using a Private/Incognito browsing window, or simply using a different browser.
Please note that earning good grades in any of the four required courses does not guarantee acceptance to the AAS Graphic Design program.
Your portfolio MUST include all six of the following standardized assignments completed in ART 1410 Typography I and ART 1420 Graphic Design I:
Transfer students may include work completed in other courses at their former school(s).
Do NOT include personal, professional, or internship projects. Exclusion of any of the six standardized assignments or inclusion of personal, professional, or internship work in your portfolio may result in a score reduction.
You may optionally choose to include work you deem as exceptional from other ART classes you’ve taken such as drawing, photography, and sculpture. If you decide to do so, please place those projects at the end of your portfolio.
For each of your projects:
Please see example images below:
Pictogram Series
Ben Caldwell
Page Layout Design
Megan Barnum
Expressive Type
Sarah Utley
The spring application period is open from January 1 to March 1. Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on March 1 if you’re aiming to register for courses offered during the following fall semester.
The fall application period is open from August 1 to October 1. Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on October 1 if you’re aiming to register for courses offered during the following spring semester.
After you have submitted your application:
After the application deadline has passed, the AAS Graphic Design Portfolio Review Committee will evaluate your portfolio based on the five criteria shown below:
Within approximately two weeks, you will be notified if you have been accepted to the AAS program.
If you are accepted to the AAS program, registration blocks will be removed and you can then register for AAS-level courses.
If you are not accepted to the AAS program, you may reapply once during a future spring or fall application period. Students are limited to applying to the AAS Graphic Design program a total of two times.
If you decide to reapply, we encourage you to make improvements to your portfolio within the framework of the original class assignments. If you decide not to reapply, we encourage you to meet with your academic advisor to discuss alternative degree options.
