This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2026-27.
Major Requirements
Art History
Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of ARHI in the course offerings.
- Five Art History courses at the 100, 200, or 300 levels.
- Maximum one at the 100 level.
- At least one at the 300 level; must be taken prior to their senior year.
Studio Arts
Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of ARST in the course offerings.
- Two Studio Arts courses
Electives
Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of ARHI, ARST, XART, AREL, ARHT, or ARIN in the course offerings.
- Two Electives: can be additional art history courses, studio courses, or architecture courses in the department. They can also be transfer credits in art history, studio art or architecture from an approved university/ study abroad program. Courses from another Colgate department, such as Film and Media Studies or Museum Studies, may also count as electives with approval from the student's adviser and the department chair.
Senior Project
- ARTH 475 - Senior Project: Art History to be taken in the fall of the senior year.
- ARTS 499 - Senior Project Intensive may be taken as an optional eleventh course in the major
GPA Requirement
A GPA of C (2.00) in combined studio courses and art history courses is required of all majors. Only one course below a C– will be accepted for the major.
Honors and High Honors
After completing
in the fall semester, students have the opportunity to apply to continue their project in the spring semester as an independent study, . Some projects completed in may be nominated for honors at the end of the spring semester. The award of honors is dependent on departmental evaluation. GPA Requirements: Honors — 3.20 in courses within the department; High Honors — 3.70 in courses within the department.
Art Department
For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the catalog page.