Art & Design Portfolio Review Information
Undergraduate Majors
Visual Art and Design Portfolio Review Dates
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 - Visual & Performing Arts Open House
- Friday, January 22, 2027
- Monday, February 15, 2027
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
Visit Events for Visual Art and Design
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Visual Art & Design Major for a Day (Optional Portfolio Reviews)
- Friday, January 22, 2027 - Visual Art & Design Major for a Day (Optional Portfolio Reviews)
- Saturday, March 13, 2027 - Next Steps: Discover Your Creative Future (Optional Portfolio Reviews)
Admission and Scholarship Portfolio Requirements
All undergraduate visual art majors (except Art History majors) must submit a portfolio as part of the admission process. Portfolios are also used to determine eligibility for Art & Design scholarships, which are awarded based on artistic merit as evaluated by faculty.
Portfolio materials should be high-resolution digital images of your work; JPG format at least 150 dpi. Please include in your portfolio:
- 3 - 5 drawings that indicate an aptitude for observation (work done from still life, landscape, figure drawing, etc.)
- At least 2 additional pieces that indicate aptitude in the use of visual elements: shape, line, texture, value and form.
- A cover letter stating intended major area of study, and a works list that includes title, media, year and any other pertinent information.
- Also include, if appropriate: 3 - 5 examples of painting, photography, graphic design or 3D work.
Early portfolio acceptance day is November 15.
Standard portfolio acceptance day is February 1.
Portfolios will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed for scholarships as available.
Graduate Students
Art Therapy – Specialization in Counseling M.A. Program
A portfolio review is required for admission to the Art Therapy – Specialization in Counseling M.A. Program. View this program’s portfolio requirements here.