Admission
Department of Art and Design
How to Apply
Admission to the Department of Art and Design is a two-step process.
(Step 1) Complete an online application to Montclair State University, following the guidelines for undergraduate or graduate admissions:
(Step 2) After a preliminary application review, applicants may be sent an email-invitation to attend an on-campus portfolio interview, depending upon the program. The invitation will include a hyperlink to the online “Student Appointment Scheduler” through which applicants will schedule their appointments.
Applicants are encouraged to request the earliest appointment date possible, with special consideration to the following:
- Spring semester applicants must select the first date.
- Fall semester freshmen applicants should select a date no later than March
- Dates after March are largely intended for late-applying transfer applicants and University-enrolled students seeking to change their majors.
- If special circumstances apply, call 973-655-7295.
Most appointments take place in Calcia Hall (5 minute walk from the parking deck; see campus map.) Exceptions apply.
Additional program-specific instructions appear below.
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Undergraduate Program-specific Admission Requirements
Portfolio Review dates for the programs below are as follows: December 1, 2012; February 9, 2013; April 13, 2013
Click on the links for preparation guidelines.
- Studio Concentration (BA and BFA in Fine Arts) – including specializations in ceramics, drawing, metalwork/jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
- Fine Arts Education Concentration (BA in Fine Arts)
Portfolio reviews for the programs below are scheduled individually with the program faculty, generally on weekdays 8:30 - 4:30. Click on the links for preparation guidelines.
Portfolio interviews are not required for the programs below:
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Graduate Program-specific Requirements
Portfolio interviews for the programs below are scheduled individually with the program faculty, generally weekdays 8:30-4:30.
- Fine Arts Teacher Certification
- Museum Management Concentration (MA in Fine Arts)
- Studio Concentration (MA in Fine Arts)
- Studio Art (MFA)
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Change of Major
University-enrolled students who want to change their major to an Art and Design program need not reapply to the University but instead should contact the department directly to schedule their portfolio appointment. All remaining instructions for applying to the major/concentrations otherwise apply.
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Visiting the Campus
Applicants are encouraged to visit the campus to see the facilities and learn more about University and Department of Art and Design programs.
Campus Visitation – Contact the Admissions Office
Department of Art and Design Visitation – Contact the department secretary at 973-655-7295
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
Applicants may qualify for scholarships available to all incoming University students:
Undergraduate Scholarships | Graduate Scholarships
Additional sources of aid, including loans and student work-study, are available through the Office of Financial Aid.
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