Admission to CART

Applying for admission to the College of the Arts is a two-step process:

Step One - Submit a completed application, obtainable from the offices of Undergraduate Admissions 973.655.4444 or Graduate Admissions 973.655.5147. Students may also apply on-line.

Step Two - After application submission, applicants may be invited to a CART interview, audition or portfolio review. The review process is a give-and-take experience where students are encouraged to discuss their career goals, artistic endeavors, and ask questions, in addition to demonstrating their artistic ability. Each CART major has its own protocols and criteria for this step. Applicants should visit the department web sites, call with questions or ask to be sent an information packet.

Below are the entrance requirements and interview dates for each undergraduate and graduate major.

Important: Since admission to these programs is highly competitive, all students are highly urged to complete admission applications and schedule appointments for the earliest possible dates. (Intended freshman should do so for no later than March.)

Undergraduate Majors

ART & DESIGN

Art Education BA

Art History BA – MSU application only; no interview requirement

Art Studio BA/BFA

BROADCASTING

Broadcasting BA

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Communication Studies BA – (Call the department for Portfolio Review details: 973.655.7471)

DANCE

Dance BFA

Dance Education BA

MUSIC

Music Education BA

Music Performance B Mus

Music Theory/Composition B Mus

Music Therapy BA

THEATRE

Acting BFA

Theatre Production/Design BFA – Portfolio and Interview by individual appointment. Call 973.655.4217 to schedule.)

Theatre Studies BA

Musical Theatre BFA

 

Graduate Majors

Admission information may be found at the links below, with further instructions on department web pages (see side menus)

Since admission to these programs is highly competitive, all students are highly urged to complete admission applications and schedule appointments for the earliest possible dates. (Intended freshman should do so for no later than March.)

ART & DESIGN

Art Teacher Certification – Portfolio by appointment; - contact Dr. Dorothy Heard

Master of Arts in Teaching Art – Portfolio by appointment; - contact Dr. Dorothy Heard

Art Studio MA – Portfolio by appointment; - contact Prof. Robert Browning

Art Studio MFA - Portfolio by appointment; - contact Louise Davies

Museum Management (Fine Arts MA) - contact Dr. Susi Colin

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Communication Studies MA – (Public and Organizational Relations) - contact Dr. Todd Kelshaw

MUSIC

Music Performance MA - contact Prof. David Witten

Music Theory/Composition MA - contact Dr. Ting Ho

Music Education MA - contact Dr. Lisa DeLorenzo

Music Certification - Contact Dr. Lisa DeLorenzo

Music Therapy MA - contact Dr. Karen Goodman

Artist Diploma Students must have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. - contact Prof. David Witten

Performer’s Certificate Students must have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. - contact Prof. David Witten

THEATRE

Arts Management (Theatre MA) – Interview by appointment; - contact Dr. Jane Peterson

Production/Stage Management (Theatre MA) – Interview by appointment; - contact Dr. Jane Peterson

Theatre Studies (Theatre MA) – Interview by appointment; - contact Dr. Jane Peterson