Undergraduate Academic Advising

Suite 201, 700 Beacon Street

Mission | Program Requirements | FAQ | Resources

Julie Stanwood
Director of Academic Advising
617.585.6722 | email

Lisa Crow
Assistant Director of Academic Advising
617.585.6723 | email

Mission of AIB Advising

Academic advising is an interactive process by which students are assisted in the development, clarification and selection of artistic, educational, career and personal goals. Our mission is to provide academic advising and assistance that will help students develop aesthetic awareness, professional creativity and productivity, perceptual, conceptual, and expressive abilities, communication skills, and the human values and perspective necessary for a career in the visual arts.

Responsibilities of Advisors

Engage students
Create student-advisor collaborative relationship
Assist students in achieving program goals
Encourage exploration across disciplines
Promote integration of academic and life experiences
Assist student graduation within appropriate time-line
Prepare student for graduate study and/or a professional career

Expectations of Students

Communicate with advisors
Check Lesley.edu email
Attend pre-registration and other advising meetings
Have advisor sign off on course selections each semester
Monitor progress of meeting program requirements
Utilize university resources
Meet deadlines as appropriate

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Current Program Requirement Sheets

Please note: The following are for students entering as freshmen or transfer students in Fall 2011 and after. See section below for students who enrolled in earlier semesters.

Enrichment Programs
Academic [pdf]
Visual [pdf]

Foundation
Foundation [pdf]

Bachelor of Fine Arts Majors
Animation [pdf]
Art History [pdf]
Design [pdf]
Fine Arts [pdf]
Illustration [pdf]
Photography [pdf]

Bachelor of Fine Arts, double major
Animation/Illustration [pdf]
Design/Illustration [pdf]
Design/Fine Arts [pdf]
Illustration/Fine Arts [pdf]
Photography/Design [pdf]

Bachelor of Fine Arts Minors
Animation [pdf]
Art History [pdf]
Design [pdf]
Fine Arts [pdf]
Illustration [pdf]
Photography [pdf]

Advanced Professional Certificate
Animation [pdf]
Design [pdf]
Illustration [pdf]

Older Program Requirements

Please note: The following are for students who entered as freshmen or transfer students before Fall 2011. Students should obtain the program requirement sheet that corresponds with their year of enrollment. Enrichment Programs and Minor requirements are the same as the updated ones listed above.

Foundation
Foundation (if enrolled between Fall '08 and Spring '11) [pdf]

Bachelor of Fine Arts, double major
Animation/Illustration (if enrolled in Fall '10 or Spring '11) [pdf]
Design/Illustration (if enrolled between Fall '08 and Spring '10) [pdf]
Design/Illustration (if enrolled in Fall '10 or Spring '11) [pdf]
Design/Fine Arts (if enrolled between Fall '08 and Spring '11) [pdf]
Illustration/Fine Arts (if enrolled between Fall '08 and Spring '11) [pdf]
Photography/Design (if enrolled in Fall '10 or Spring '11) [pdf]

Advanced Professional Certificate
Animation (if enrolled between Fall '04 and Spring '11) [pdf]
Design (if enrolled between Fall '04 and Spring '11) [pdf]
Illustration (if enrolled between Fall '04 and Spring '10) [pdf]
Illustration (if enrolled in Fall '10 and after) [pdf]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is my advisor?
Advisors are listed in student LOIS records.

Can I change my advisor?
Yes. Complete a request for advisor change form [pdf] and submit it to the Academic Advising Office in suite 201, 700 Beacon Street.

Can I change my major?
Yes. Complete a "request for change of school or program" form and submit it to the Academic Advising Office in suite 201, 700 Beacon Street. You are responsible for determining how the change in program affects your educational plans. It would be beneficial to have a degree audit at this point.

What is a degree audit?
A degree audit is a review of a student's academic performance and a determination of what requirements are still outstanding for fulfillment and completion of degree requirements. All students should get a degree audit before registering for the first semester of senior year.

How do I arrange to have a degree audit?
Students can arrange to have an audit with the Director of Academic Advising or with the Professional Academic Advisor.

When/how do I register for courses?
Matriculated students register for courses using the university Webreg system. Registration for fall takes place in April, for spring in November. Registration for summer courses are part of April Webreg and January courses are part of November Webreg.

All matriculated students need their course choices approved by their advisor before registration can take place. A registration time will be assigned to each student depending on credits earned. Rising seniors register first and so forth.

New students register during one of the orientation sessions prior to starting school. If a student is unable to attend any of these sessions, other arrangements can be made with the Director of Academic Advising.

What if I cannot log onto LOIS?
Students should go to the Registrar's Office for assistance.

How do I add/drop a course after I have registered for it?
During the first two weeks of each semester, students can complete an add/drop form and submit it to the Registrar's Office. This form is available for download, add/drop [pdf]; be sure to keep a copy for your records. You may view the complete list of forms available online here.

How can I get a copy of my unofficial transcripts?
Students can print transcripts using LOIS. Students can also get unofficial transcripts from the Registrar's Office or at the Academic Advising Center.

How can I get a copy of my official transcripts?
Go to the Registrar's webpage and click on the "transcripts" icon on the left. Alternatively, students can visit or contact the University Registrar's Office.

Can I take courses at another college?
Yes. Students can take courses at any accredited higher educational institution.

What types of courses can I take at another college?
Students can take liberal arts and general studio courses at other institutions. Core courses and senior courses cannot be taken at another institution without special permission from their academic department chair.

How do I get the transfer credits posted to my AIB educational record?
Students should have official transcripts sent to 700 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215 to the attention of Director of Academic Advising.

Are there any grade restrictions on transfer credits?
Yes. Students must receive a "C" or above to get transfer credit.

Do transfer credits affect my GPA?
No. Transfer credits appear as "TE", "TF", or "TR" on a transcript and do not affect cumulative GPA.

Can I study for a semester at another school?
Yes. AIB offers mobility and study abroad programs. Students who wish to study at an AICAD school should contact The Director of Academic Advising. Students who wish to study abroad should contact the Undergraduate Study Exchange Coordinator at lxexchange@lesley.edu. They may also visit The Study Abroad Office online for more information.

Are there any academic restrictions to studying abroad?
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

How can I arrange to get a tutor?
Students can visit the Center for Academic Achievement online for information.

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Additional Resources

Undergraduate Student Handbook

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Images at left from top:
Illustration work by AIB Illustration alumni --
Jenna Yenik BFA '11, You Are Different, So Are We
Luigi Guatieri BFA '11, Glavopolis Walkways and Enjoying the View
Kaila Gee BFA '11, Siamese
Kate Castelli BFA '08, assorted illustrations

updated 02/03/12 | 05:25 PM

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