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 |
Internal transfer for current TCNJ students
Current TCNJ students planning to transfer into the Visual Arts program must submit a portfolio via SlideRoom. Portfolio submission is OPTIONAL for Art Education students.
Internal transfer applications are rolling, but it is recommended that students submit their portfolio by the first week of October or the first week of March. This allows faculty adequate time to review portfolios, advise students, and process change-of-major paperwork before spring or fall registration.
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.