For Undergraduate Programs

The Tyler School of Art and Architecture offers 22 programs in art, architecture, and environmental design disciplines to undergraduate students that will inspire and engage you creatively and intellectually and prepare you for a rewarding career. Below, you’ll find application deadlines and requirements for your program of interest, as well as links to submit an application and a portfolio, if required.

Application deadlines

Fall
November 1: First-year student early action
February 1: First-year regular decision, Tyler scholarships, FAFSA (annually)
June 1: Transfer

Spring
November 1: First-year student applications, Spring transfer applications

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Application requirements by program

Architecture 
Art - BFA* (Ceramics, Fibers & Material Studies, Glass, Graphic & Interactive Design, Illustration & Emerging Media, Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, UX/UI**)
Art Education*
Art History
Art Therapy*
Community Development
Horticulture
Landscape Architecture
Visual Studies*

* Portfolios are required when applying for these programs
** Pending NASAD approval for Fall 2025

Portfolio requirements

Tyler Admissions is happy to connect for a preliminary portfolio review prior to Slideroom submission. Request a virtual portfolio review or meet with us at a National Portfolio Day this fall. 

Undergraduate Portfolio Submission Guidelines 

If applying to Art Education, Art Therapy, Studio Arts (Ceramics, Design and Illustration, Fibers and Materials Studies, Glass, Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture), or Visual Studies programs, a portfolio must be officially submitted via Temple SlideRoom to be considered. Please refrain from sending portfolio materials or original work by mail, as these will not be accepted, reviewed, or returned. 

Your portfolio should showcase recent work demonstrating your creative interests, technical skills, and overall abilities. It should reflect the range of your ideas, experiences, and exploration of your craft. 

Please include: 

- 8-12 pieces of original, completed work within 1-2 years in any media that best highlights your strengths and interests. 

We highly recommend that you also include: 

- At least one drawing. 

Tips: 

- Various media, subject matter, and scales are welcomed and will be considered. 

- Feel free to include work completed in weekend or summer programs. 

-Sketchbooks are considered supplemental to your portfolio but feel free to include them alongside your completed works 

-Transfer students should include examples of work completed in college-level studio courses.

Submit your portfolio

Helpful Tips

If you’re a Temple student looking to take a class or want to change your major, contact us at tyleradmissions@temple.edu, 215-777-9090 or stop by Tyler Admissions to discuss your interests and options. We’re looking forward to speaking with you.

All students who have attended Tyler and wish to be considered for readmission (re-enrollment) should also contact Tyler Advising for more information at 215-777-9229.

You can learn more about the admissions process for the Art degree at Temple University's Japan Campus in Tokyo on Temple Japan's website.