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. Portfolios are OPTIONAL for Art Education applicants.
| Program | Requires a Portfolio | Where to Find Information |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Arts, BFA (Fine Art and Photography/Video) | Yes | Requirements |
| Art Education, BA | OPTIONAL | Requirements |
| Undeclared – School of the Arts and Communication | No | Requirements |
Application Requirements
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 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 / No portfolio
If you do not have a portfolio, you are encouraged to apply to the Undeclared – School of the Arts and Communication program, which 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 submit an application to apply for a major within the Department of Art and Art Education.
Program Coordinators
Art Education
Susan Coll-Guedes: collgues@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.