The College of Arts and Sciences at UNCW requires all students to be advised by the University College while they accumulate their first 24 credit hours of study, after which they can delare a PFST (Pre-Film Studies major). During this time they may specify Film Studies as an interest area, though they will not officially be considered a major until after this initial period.
Once PFST, students are transfered to the Film Studies Department and assigned a Film Studies advisor. At this time they gain access to the core courses in Film Studies, as well as other courses open to PFST majors. After demonstrating their skills and dedication to the study of film by:
- completing the required 9 hours of core courses; and
- earning a minimum grade in each course of B- (2.67) and an overall grade point average of "B" (3.00) or better in the three courses
students must then submit an application for admission, which will be evaluated by Film Studies faculty. Successful applicants will be admitted to the FST major.
Admission to the Film Studies Major: Instructions and Application 