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art folio day

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Art & Art History’s Art Folio Day, our annual in-person portfolio evaluation event during TCNJ’s Lions Day Open House!

Refer to this page for information about future Art Folio Day events.

For questions about Art Folio Day, please contact the Department of Art and Art History at artdept@tcnj.edu or 609-771-2652.

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Need a Portfolio?

 

Acceptance to the Visual Arts program requires a successful portfolio review in addition to acceptance by the TCNJ’s Office of Admissions.

 

Note: Portfolios are OPTIONAL for Art Education applicants.

 

Program Requires a Portfolio Where to Find Information
Visual Arts (Fine Arts & Photography/Video) Yes Requirements
Art Education OPTIONAL Requirements
Art History No N/A
Undeclared Arts & Communication No School of Arts & Communication

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Requirements

In order to be considered for admission into the Visual Art program, applicants must:

  • Apply to TCNJ. For more information about the submission process to the college, please visit our Admissions website.
  • Create a Portfolio. For more information about the portfolio requirements, visit our portfolio requirements page.
  • Submit a Portfolio. Students should submit work through SlideRoom.

Please note that a strong portfolio reviewed during Art Folio Day could meet the portfolio requirements for admission to the Visual Art program.

Download an application process brochure »


Deadlines

 

Freshmen Applicants

Common Application Deadline SlideRoom Portfolio Deadline Notification of Decision
Early Decision  November 1 November 15 December 1
General Admission *In light of FAFSA delays, extended through March 1 March 15 No later than April 1
Spring Admission November 1 November 15 December 1

 

 

Transfer Applicants

Common Application Deadline SlideRoom Portfolio Deadline Notification of Decision
Spring Admission November 1 November 15 December 15
Fall Admission March 1 March 15 April 1

 


Undeclared

If you do not have a portfolio, you are encouraged to apply Undeclared to the School of Arts and Communication. The Undeclared Program in the School of Arts and Communication is designed for those students who are not ready to declare a major but are interested in one or more programs within the School.

Undeclared students may enroll in studio art classes as freshmen to build up a portfolio and then can submit an application to apply for a major within the Department of Art and Art History.


Program Coordinators

Art Education
Dr. Lisa LaJeviclajevic@tcnj.edu

Fine Art and Photography & Video
Anita Allyn: allyn@tcnj.edu

Graphic Design
Visit the Department of Design and Creative Technology to learn more.

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