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The Lamar Dodd School of Art has built a national reputation for excellence in visual arts education and creative innovation. Housed within a tier-one research university located approximately 70 miles east of Atlanta, the Lamar Dodd School of Art is a nationally ranked art school offering degrees in the fields of Art, Art Education, Art History, and Design.
As a premier center in the Southeast for creative research and experiential learning of the visual arts and design, the Dodd has embraced critical, socially engaged practices to address the challenges of our time. Pursue a degree with us to enjoy state of the art facilities, study abroad in New York City and Cortona, Italy, and a vibrant, collaborative environment that fosters exchange across disciplines and communities. You will become prepared for a meaningful, lifelong creative career.
Graphic design students pose during exit exhibition at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. (Photo/Sidney Chansamone, sid.chansa@gmail.com)
Undergraduate Admissions
Students interested in attending the Lamar Dodd School of Art must first apply to the University of Georgia via the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Once students are accepted to UGA, they can meet with an Art Advisor during Orientation.
If you are currently enrolled at UGA and wish to change your major to art, contact the Art Advising Office to schedule an appointment.
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You do not need a portfolio to start classes as an Art student at the University of Georgia. However, certain majors offered at the Lamar Dodd School of Art are “high demand,” meaning students must complete admission requirements (a portfolio review, progression preview, or other application process) and applicants are not guaranteed acceptance to these majors.
Last updated: October 1, 2025