Student Information

We want all Art & Design students to succeed in every part of their academic careers at UVU. We’ve gathered the following resources from within the department and across the university to help you do just that.


Meet with an Advisor Today

The School of the Arts has a great team of academic advisors to make sure you are prepared for your college journey. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor often to make sure they are on track for graduation.

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Academic Resources

Take advantage of these excellent academic resources to succeed in your classes.

Student Success & Wellbeing

We care about our students’ health, wellbeing, and success. There are many resources available to students at UVU. If you need help finding the support system you need, please reach out.

Safety & Anti-Harrassment

Art & Design Print Lab & Computer Labs

The Department of Art & Design has 6 computer labs (GT334, GT537, GT539, GT543, GT511E, & GT511H) for students enrolled in Art & Design courses with computer instruction. It also has a print lab, located in GT516c. The A&D computer labs are for current art students. All A&D labs use Apple computers and Adobe Creative Cloud software, which are funded by A&D student fees and by The School of the Arts. The A&D computer labs are dedicated to current A&D students. Click the button below for more information about other UVU open computer labs available to all current UVU students. The Art & Design print lab phone nubmer is:
801-863-6930

 

Lab Hours

Lab hours will be determined about 2 weeks into the semester to accommodate for course cancelations and changes.

GT 334

Spring Open lab hours

Mon, Wed  TBD
Tues, Thurs  TBD
Friday  10:30a-4:30p

GT 511e

Spring Open lab hours

Mon, Wed  TBD
Tues, Thurs  TBD
Friday  *available upon request

GT 511h

Spring Open lab hours

Mon-Wed  TBD
Tues, Thurs  TBD
Friday  *available upon request

 

GT 516c (A&D Print Lab)

Spring hours

Mon-Wed  8a-2:30p, 4-9p
Tues  2p-9p
Thurs  8a-9p
Friday  10:30a-4:30p
More times will be announced.
Please check back for updates.

GT 537

Spring Open lab hours

Mon, Wed  TBD
Tues, Thurs  TBD
Friday  10:30a-4:30p

GT 539

Spring Open lab hours

Mon, Wed  TBD
Tues, Thurs  TBD
Friday  10:30a-4:30p

GT 543

Spring Open lab hours

Mon-Wed  TBD
Mon-Wed  TBD
Friday  *available upon request

Art & Design Labs Closure Dates:

  • Jan 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Mar 10-15 - Spring Break
  • All Art & Design computer labs and the A&D print lab will close for Spring semester at 4pm Wednesday April 30, 2025 and will not reopen until after Summer semester begins on Monday May 7, 2025.**

These dates are based off of the: 2025 UVU Spring Schedule

* To request computer labs be opened on Fridays, check with the lab assistant in the Art & Design Print Lab, gt516c, or contact  .
**Hours are subject to change without notice. Open hour times and closure dates may cahange due to unforseen circumstances.

 

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Internships

Internship Policy, Procedures, and Agreement

Students working as employees of a business, agency, or institution performing duties that directly relate to the student’s area of study may receive elective credit towards their major. Internship credit is granted through completion of up to six credit hours of ART 281R and/or up to six credit hours of ART 481R or a combination of credit from each (6 credits maximum in each area). All internship credit must be pre-approved through the appropriate Area Coordinator (signature required) and verified with the Art & Design Internship Coordinator before registration. Students must follow the steps below and complete the application to register for A&D Internship credit.

A&D Internship Requirements

  • 60 work hours = 1 credit hour
  • Hours must be worked during the semester in which the student is enrolled.
  • Specific work objectives must be recorded and met.
  • The onsite supervisor must verify the work experience with the A&D internship Coordinator.
  • Self-employment is not eligible for internship credit.
  • Internship credit will show as credit (CR) or no-credit (NC) only on student transcripts.

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Travel Experiences & Excursions

The Art & Design Department offers a variety of travel experiences, both for-credit and not-for-credit.

Of particular note are summer study abroad programs, such as Professor Steven Bule’s for-credit excursion to Italy, which introduces students to the history of art and architecture through visits to churches, museums, and other monuments. Additionally, the department offers rotating study abroad experiences based on demand and opportunity. Recent programs include Painting in Italy and France, Photography & Illustration in the British Isles, and Art History & Photography in Northern Europe.

For more information on UVU’s study abroad programs, see: UVU Study Abroad

The department also regularly offers travel excursions and student trip opportunities. Previous trips include art capitals such New York as San Francisco, as well as course excursions to produce creative works in such locations as Moab, Capitol Reef Field Station, and the Utah National Parks. The Art & Design book project also offers opportunities to travel both domestically and internationally. Contact the department for more information about current opportunities.

Locker Rentals

Students are able to rent lockers in the GT building, floors 3-6. Locker rentals can be obtained in the main office of the Facilities Complex (FC 100). The Facilities Department is open Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Questions can be directed to (801) 863-8130.

Locker Cost: $5 per Semester -or- $13 for 3 Consecutive Semesters

*Locker rental fees can be paid with cash, check or credit/debit card.