All prospective students are highly encouraged to attend Art Folio Day, our open house and portfolio consultation event held in the Fall and Winter.
This page will be updated to reflect upcoming scheduled Art Folio Days. For questions about Art Folio Day, please contact the Department of Art and Art History at artdept@tcnj.edu or 609-771-2652.
Need a Portfolio?
Acceptance to the Visual Arts major requires a successful portfolio review as well as admission by the College. Portfolio submission is OPTIONAL for Art Education applicants. A portfolio review is required to enter the Dual Visual Arts major which is offered to students enrolled in one of the following programs: Deaf Education and Art (DEAR), Early Childhood Education and Art (ECAR), Elementary Education and Art (ELAR), or Special Education and Art (SEAR).
| Requires a Portfolio | Where to Find Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Arts (Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Photography and Video) |
Yes | Requirements |
| Art Education | OPTIONAL | Requirements |
| Art History | No | N/A |
| Open Options Program | No | Open Options Program |
Requirements
In order to be considered for admission into the Visual Art, Art Education, or Dual Education/Visual Arts programs,
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 at Art Folio Day could meet the portfolio requirements for admission to the Art Education and Visual Arts major.
Deadlines
Freshmen Applicants
| Common Application Deadline | SlideRoom Portfolio Deadline | Notification of Decision | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 1 | November 15 | December 1 |
| Early Decision II | January 1 | January 15 | February 1 |
| General Admission | February 1 | March 1 | 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 | October 15 | November 1 | December 15 |
| Fall Admission | February 15 | March 1 | April 1 |
Open Options Program
If you do not have a portfolio, you are encouraged to apply as an Open Options student to the School of Arts and Communication. The Open Option 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.
Students in Open Options 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.
Coordinators
Art Education
Dr. Lisa LaJevic: lajevic@tcnj.edu
Fine Art and Photography & Video
Anita Allyn: allyn@tcnj.edu
Graphic Design
Dr. Belinda Haikes: haikesb@tcnj.edu