Majors and Programs

“Studying at Sul Ross State University was an incredible opportunity. The classes were usually small, so we were really able to get to know our teachers and the subject we were studying, and our classmates became like family, not just people sitting across the table from us. Currently I’m building my freelance business in graphic design and illustration as well as writing a series of graphic novels. Sul Ross helped me build the skills I needed to start working towards my future goals.” -Allison Smith, BFA Digital Art

“I miss the wide-open spaces and nature of Alpine, there’s nothing quite like it here near Austin. I feel that I thrived better in a smaller community and didn’t feel like just a number in my classes.” -Kacey Barton

“All the opportunities and help that was offered were positive aspects of my time at Sul Ross. You get to know your professors and they get to know you. I began as a student worker in the library and with the degree in digital arts I received I now am a digital imaging library assistant. Coming from a small town Sul Ross made me feel at home.” -Al Gomez

“My time at Sul Ross was almost universally positive and, perhaps unsurprisingly, formative. The lessons I learned there, both in and out of the classroom, paved the way for my acceptance into an MFA program and eventual career path as museum professional. Perhaps most importantly the reasoning skills I learned through class critiques have been one of the most significant contributors to my professional success. The abilities to observe and analyze objects and to justify decisions with clear persuasive language are instrumental in museum work as I imagine they are in many other fields. I was drawn to Sul Ross because of its location and my advice to prospective students would be to take advantage of that location. Sul Ross is a gateway to amazing cultural and natural resources; no other college in Texas is better positioned to enable such diverse exploration. What makes Sul Ross so special is its proximity to so many unique places, Texas’ two National Parks, an international art mecca in Marfa, research telescopes in Fort Davis, and of course, the vibrant cultural exchange of an international border.” -Kevin Ramler

“During my time at Sul Ross for my graduate work, I become so grateful for the intimate class size, the one-on-one instruction I was able to receive and the opportunity to get to know my classmates. I am a head Ceramic Technician for the Craft Center at the University of Oregon where I have been able to put to use all of the skills I learned while studying at Sul Ross and really start to expand on them in greater ways.” -Mariah Williams

“I chose Sul Ross State University because I was expecting a more hands-on approach to my education that a smaller university could provide—and that is exactly what I got. Smaller classes and a close teacher/student environment. My greatest decision was to be a Graduate Student Assistant which allowed me to prepare to teach and get the experience in the class room setting. The experience, under Carol H. Fairlie’s tutelage, was extremely valuable as I am now teaching and applying that knowledge. Sul Ross State University offers a positive and educational environment by a varied and diverse faculty encouraging individuality and creative thinking with a dedication to student success.” -Richard Curtain

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Credit Hours Required for Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art:  121 

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Credit Hours Required for Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art:  121 

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Credit Hours Required for Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art:  121