Need a Portfolio?
Acceptance to the Visual Arts and Art Education majors requires a successful portfolio review as well as admission by
the College. A portfolio review is also 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 | Yes | Requirements |
| Art History | No | N/A |
| Open Options Program | No | Open Options Program |
All prospective students are highly encouraged to attend Art Folio Day, our open house and portfolio consultation day held in the Fall.
Please contact the Department of Art and Art History at artdept@tcnj.edu or 609-771-2652 for information about the registering for this event.
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 Art Folio website.
- 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 1 | 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 1 | 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