Requirements for Undergraduate Applicants
Prospective art students submit an online portfolio for review by the Art Department. Please follow this link for application instructions and online portfolio submission.
For both Freshman and Transfer applicants, the successful portfolio review is paramount. Students are admitted according to the strengths of their artistic capabilities, as demonstrated by the proficiency and promise of work included in portfolios. Early submission of portfolios is strongly encouraged.
Freshman Applicants:
Prospective art students must be academically accepted to SUNY New Paltz PRIOR to submitting an online portfolio. It is therefore highly recommended that students apply for early admission to the College, so that the Art portfolio can be reviewed early in the spring semester for fall admission.
Transfer Applicants:
Acceptance to the College is contingent to being accepted into a major. For Art transfers, this means that an accepted portfolio is necessary. It is best to apply early, as the Art Department receives a great number of transfer applications each year.
Requirements for Graduate Applicants
Review of all graduate applications for Fall admissions will begin on February 15th. Early applications will be given first consideration.
Contents of the MFA Portfolio
- 20 images, submitted on CD. Other formats are acceptable with prior approval of program. Images should be in jpg format no bigger than 300 dpi, 5"x7" and readable in Mac and PC formats. They will be viewed on a Mac, in Preview or iPhoto.
- A separate image identification sheet or images labeled with name, title, medium, size and date. This may include details and/or multiple views of works.
- Letter of intent, 1-2 pages
- Résumé
- Complete application, letters and transcripts, as required by the Graduate School
Note: the visual art portfolio is sent directly to the Art Department – MFA Application, SUNY-New Paltz, FAB 225, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561-2443. Other details of the application are sent to the Graduate Office.
For more detailed information regarding applications, course offerings and other degree requirements, contact the Graduate Office at (845) 257-3285.
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