July 2, 2026 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Partially Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Thursday, July 2, 2026, due to the extreme heat condition taxing campus systems. Majority of the campus will be closed, and all campus activities are canceled except for the Nike Tennis Camp and 2026 Summer SURI Forum and Workshops. All buildings except the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Student Center and residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

BowieState.edu/weather

Fine Arts Major

What You’ll Learn

Bowie State’s fine arts program transforms budding artists into talented professionals. With rigorous exposure to the interdisciplinary nature of the arts, our experienced faculty nurture students’ analytical skills, technology literacy and appreciation for diversity. You will:

  • Build a strong foundation in visual and performing arts, research, technology, performance and exhibition.
  • Gain the tangible skills needed to produce art, while building the critical thinking skills to become creative problem solvers.
  • Understand the connection between the fine and performing arts and other fields of learning.
  • Learn the histories, aesthetic standards and ethical values of art as an aspect of human culture.