How to Apply

Apply using the . Learn more below about how to apply as a first-year, transfer or international applicant.Ìý

Fee: $55 (Fee waivers are available for first-year students who qualify.)Ìý

Once your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø application is on file, , if required. Be sure to read important information below about the school’s portfolio requirements.

Portfolio submission fee: $10

Admission to Tyler’s degree programs is based on a review of academic credentials as well as a portfolio review, depending on the program.ÌýÌý

Tyler considers the following when reviewing your application.Ìý

Supporting Materials

±Ê´Ç°ù³Ù´Ú´Ç±ô¾±´Ç²õÌý

Students applying for admission into Tyler’s art education, art therapy, graphic and interactive design, studio art, and visual studies programs must also submit a portfolio. Studio art includes ceramics, fibers and material studies, glass, metals/jewelry/CAD-CAM, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.Ìý

Portfolios are optional for those applying to architecture and environmental design programs. If submitting a portfolio for architecture and environmental design programs, please include any creative or technical work done in the past two years.Ìý

Portfolio RequirementsÌý

Portfolios should consist of 10 to 20 pieces of original artwork, including the following.Ìý

  • Examples of drawing from direct observation regardless of the major you wish to pursue. Examples should show a wide range of values and strong composition.Ìý

  • Work in both black and white and color mediaÌý
  • Ceramics, graphic design, fibers, glass, jewelry or metal work, paintings, photography, prints, sculpture, or time-based mediaÌý
  • Transfer students should include examples of work completed in college-level studio courses for placement purposes.Ìý

In addition to original artwork, written responses to the following must be included.Ìý

  • Your intended majorÌý

  • A list of art and/or design courses taken in school, pre-college program or community organizationÌý

  • How Tyler can support you in reaching your personal and professional goalsÌý

  • Your process for one of the projects in your portfolioÌý

  • Who or what influenced you to pursue an education in an art, architecture or built environment disciplineÌý

Applicants who submit a portfolio will automatically be considered for a . If submitting more than 10 images, only the first 10 will be reviewed for scholarship consideration.Ìý

Application Deadlines

  • Application start: Aug. 1, 2024
  • Application end (fall Early Action): Nov. 1, 2024
  • Application end (fall first-year): Feb. 1, 2025
  • Application end (fall transfer): June 1, 2025
  • Application end (spring): Nov. 1, 2024

°ä´Ç²Ô³Ù²¹³¦³ÙÌýÌý

If you have any questions about your application, please contact the Tyler Admissions Office.Ìý
Phone: 215-777-9090Ìý
Email: tyleradmissions@temple.eduÌý