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College of Fine Arts Advising

The College of Fine Arts (CFA) Advising Center is open (remotely) and we are here for you! Although walk-in advising is not currently available, our CFA Advisors are ready to assist you via phone (316-978-6634 - choose option 2), video or live chat (teams.microsoft.com) or email (cfa.advisor@wichita.edu). Students can schedule an appointment through their myWSU or by calling 316-978-6634 - choose option 2 . Be sure to check your Shocker email on a regular basis for updates from your advisor. We miss seeing our Shockers in person, but your health and safety are important to us!

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Our Mission

The mission of the College of Fine Arts Advising Center is to enhance each student’s academic and artistic experience by building strong relationships and providing resources, academic support and tools needed to attain their educational and professional goals.

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Fine Arts Advisors

Sanya Wiles

Director of Advising and Student Services, Academic Advisor for the School of Performing Arts Schedule an appointment with Sanya here.

Alicia Fullilove

Academic Advisor for the School of Art, Design, & Creative Industries Schedule an appointment with Alicia here.

Trang Bui

Academic Advisor for the School of Music
Schedule an appointment with Trang here.

Benjamin Donals

Academic Advisor for the School of Digital Arts
Schedule an appointment with Benjamin here.

Success Coach

Stephanie Cockrell

From the Office of Student Success, Stephanie Cockrell is the Academic Success Coach for the College of Fine Arts.

Success Coaches provide students with academic support in areas such as time management, procrastination, test preparation, note taking, reading strategies and accountability. They are able to work individually with students, assess their strengths and needs and develop a personalized plan of action. Students are welcome to stop by anytime for assistance, however scheduling a meeting in advance is encouraged.

If you are required to complete a Success Plan, you should contact your Success Coach to schedule an appointment as soon as you can.

Resources

Office of Student Success Success Plan Shocker Learning Center First-Year Programs Student Money Management

Major Checksheets

Art, Design, & Creative Industries

Art

Art Education

Teacher Education Packet

Art History

Graphic Design

Studio Art

Studio Art - Applied Drawing

Studio Art - Ceramics Media

Studio Art - Community & Social Practice

Studio Art - Electronic Media

Studio Art - Painting

Studio Art - Photo Media

Studio Art - Print Media

Studio Art - Sculpture

Digital Arts

Animation

Animation - Certificate

Animation Fees Sheet

Audio Production

Audio Production - Certificate

Audio Production Fees Sheet

Collaborative Design

Filmmaking

Filmmaking - Certificate

Filmmaking Fees Sheet

Game Design

Game Design - Certificate

Game Design Fees Sheet

Music

Music (BA)

Music (BA with Minor Option)

Music (Minor)

Music Composition (BM)

Music Education (BME)

Instrumental (BME)

Keyboard (BME)

Special Music Education (BME)

Vocal (BME)

Teacher Education Packet

Music Performance (BM)

Instrumental (BM)

Jazz & Contemporary Media (BM)

Vocal (BM)

Performing Arts

Dance

Dance (BA)

Dance (BA Plan of Study)

Dance (BFA)

Dance (BFA Plan of Study)

Dance (Minor)

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre (BA)

Musical Theatre (BA Plan of Study)

Musical Theatre (BFA)

Musical Theatre (BFA Plan of Study)

Musical Theatre (Minor)

Theatre

Design & Technical Theatre (BFA)

Design & Technical Theatre (BFA Plan of Study)

Theatre (BA)

Theatre (BA Plan of Study)

Theatre Performance (BFA)

Theatre Performance - BFA Plan of Study

Petition for Exceptions

Students may petition in order to seek exceptions to specific academic rules or regulations. Exceptions petitions from students with the College of Fine Arts are considered first by the College Committee, comprised of Fine Arts faculty and staff, and then by the University committee, comprised of faculty and staff from several academic disciplines at Wichita State.

Exceptions Information

Dual Advising

For students who are completing their general education at a community college or two-year school, WSU's College of Fine Arts Advising Team will work concurrently with your academic advisors from other institutions to ensure the classes you take elsewhere will transfer and go toward your degree completion at Wichita State.