- The University’s sequential curriculum provides students with the highly developed skills and knowledge necessary for a professional visual arts career in drawing, design, painting, illustration, art history, mixed media, computer programs and web design.
- Students in the program begin with the fundamentals of drawing, design and art history.
- As students master visual language and its vocabulary, they progress to color theory, figure drawing and painting, relying on principles they learned in their foundation year.
- Students are introduced to illustration and web design while continuing studies in painting.
- Exploration of aesthetic approaches, ideas and cultural themes in student work is integral to the studio art program.
- The culmination of the studio art program is a capstone class in which students create a professional body of work that will be exhibited at the university.
- This exhibition is an artistic statement of the students’ education and contributes to professional portfolios to utilize in the pursuit of exhibiting professionally.
Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, Fairfield - Courses & Fees
Fairfield, Connecticut
University Private (Not for Profit) College$46,310/Yr
$46,310 /Yr
Important Dates
After February 1, applications will be considered on a rolling admissions basis.
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Spring Intake Decision Deposit Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Early Action 1 Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Early Action 2 Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Decision Deposit Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
| Fall Intake Decision Deposit Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $46310 | $46310 | $46310 | $46310 |
| Total Fees | $46310 | $46310 | $46310 | $46310 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | $11230 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Academic performance in high school.
- Co-curricular activities such as athletics, club and organization participation, volunteerism, and involvement in the arts.
- Personal qualities and interests that will allow one to make a unique addition to the Sacred Heart community.
- SHU is a test-optional institution. One may elect to submit SAT or ACT scores for consideration; however, there is no requirement to do so.
Indian Eligibility:
- Academic performance in high school.
- For all non-native English speakers, an official score report of an English language proficiency examination—or acceptable waiver—is required.
Required Document List
Required Documents are as follows:
- Official scholastic records from all secondary schools and college/universities attended
- One letter of recommendation
- English Language Proficiency Test scores, such as: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE etc.
- Copy of your passport( for international applicants).
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | $4363 | Yes | N/A |
| 1st Formations Business Scholarship | $800 | Yes | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Gunvant & Bharati Parekh College Scholarship | $1000 | Yes | Jun 1, 2023 |
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