Undergraduate Academic Advising

Julie Stanwood
Director of Academic Advising
617.585.6722 | email

Lisa Ward
Professional Academic Advisor
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.

Program Requirement Sheets

Bridge Foundation
Foundation [pdf]
Academic [pdf]
Visual [pdf]

Foundation
Foundation [pdf]

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

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

Certificate
Animation [pdf]
Design [pdf]
Illustration [pdf]

Click on the pdf links to download a printable
version of each Program Requirement Sheet.

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.