Forms and Honors Procedures
Declaring a Major or Minor in Art History
To declare a major or minor in art history, students make an appointment to meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Please come to this meeting prepared with the necessary "Declaration of Major/Minor" form, which can be obtained from either the departmental office or from the Registrar.
For additional information about choosing a major, please see the Weinberg advising page on declaring and choosing a major.
Major and Minor Worksheets
Applying to Write an Honors Thesis
Application to Write an Honors Thesis in Art History
If you are interested in writing a thesis during the 2024–25 academic year, please note that applications are due by Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5pm.
Application for Dual or Interdisciplinary Honors (DOC)
Transfer Credit
Please consult the Weinberg College procedures regarding transfer credit from AP and IB Exams, Northwestern Placement Exams, and credit from other universities and colleges.
Study Abroad Credit
Please consult the Weinberg College procedures regarding rules and policies from studying abroad.
Petition to Graduate
In order to graduate, all Northwestern students must submit a "Petition to Graduate" with the Registrar. Normally, you do this in the spring quarter of your third year. All art history majors must meet with the Art History Director of Undergraduate Studies to approve this form before submitting it to the Registrar. Please have a draft of the form (filled out in pencil) ready when you meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies and please be sure to bring a copy of your transcript/Degree Progress Report.
Please refer to the Weinberg graduation petition information page or the registrar graduation page.
It might also be helpful to consult the rules regarding majors/minors and the counting of courses to your degree.
University Calendar
Please be sure to keep yourself informed of all important dates regarding registration, class times, exams, and so forth with the Northwestern Academic Calendar.