Multidisciplinary Studies (College of Creative Arts and Media), BMDS
Our Multidisciplinary Studies major requires you to select at least 2 minors within the College of Creative Arts and Media, along with a third minor which can be selected from anywhere in the University, including the College of Creative Arts and Media. If 3 minors are chosen from the College of Creative Arts and Media, minors must be selected from at least 2 different schools within the College.
Some Creative Arts and Media minors require you to complete a successful audition/review process in order to enroll and/or complete the course of study.
Your Degree Plan
Honors
Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.
The WVU Difference
What sets this program apart?
- 1 of the only programs of this type among regional arts institutions.
- Personalize your course of study by combining different artistic fields of study.
- Fosters creativity and allows you to pursue your own interests and career goals.
- Forge your own experience through broad options in our curriculum.
- Partnerships with regional arts organizations and international universities expand your network and perspective.
- International exchange programs to expand your global perspective.
- Annual series of visiting artist lectures and gallery exhibitions in WVU Art Museum and Mesaros Galleries features nationally recognized artists and scholars.
- Many opportunities for community engagement and outreach presentations.
- Art and Design programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
- The WVU School of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
- Theatre programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Places and Spaces
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Canady Creative Arts Center
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Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Multidisciplinary Studies major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Tuition and Aid
How much does Multidisciplinary Studies at WVU cost? And how can you save?
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
Ways to Save
Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.
Financial Aid
The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Multidisciplinary Studies (College of Creative Arts and Media), BMDS is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Start at Another WVU Campus
You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
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