Freshman
Important Dates
Applications must be postmarked or received online by January 2, 2009. The Office of Admissions and Records needs to receive all supporting documents (transcripts, test scores, essays) by January 12, 2009.
The School of Art + Design Portfolio must be postmarked by January 12, 2009.
To apply during the Priority Filing Period, a complete application and all supporting documents (including the art portfolio) must be postmarked or received online by November 1, 2008.
All freshman art and design students apply to the Art Foundation curriculum (program code = KR4090N) in the College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA).
Notification dates: If you apply during the Priority Filing Period (September 1 – November 1), you will be notified of your admission status by December 12, 2008. If you apply after November 1, 2008 you will be notified of your decision by March 16, 2009.
University of Illinois Office of Admissions and Records Application
The University of Illinois application can be completed online, or a hard copy application form can be requested from the Office of Admissions and Records, 217-333-0302. The Office of Admissions evaluates your GPA, class rank, test scores (ACT/SAT), and essays with the University requirements for admission to the School of Art + Design.
All freshman art and design students apply to the Art Foundation curriculum (program code = KR4090N) in the College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA). Specialization in a particular area of study begins in the 2nd year. Options include: Art Education, Art History, Crafts/Ceramics, Crafts/Metals, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, New Media, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture.
Additional information for international students can be found at: UIUC International Student Applications.
Inquiries regarding your admissions status should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Records. The School of Art + Design will not be able to respond to admissions status questions.
University of Illinois School of Art + Design Portfolio Review Process
The second part of the application process involves submitting a portfolio of your creative work to the School of Art + Design.
The Fall 2009 A+D Freshman Portfolio Submission Form should be downloaded, completed, and included with your submitted art portfolio. If you are unable to download this form please call 217-333-6632 to request one by mail.
The portfolio is a collection of your recent work that illustrates your ability for advanced study as an art and design practitioner, educator or historian. It should demonstrate your ability to create and communicate ideas visually using various mediums and technical processes. The portfolio should consist of 10 examples of your recent work. Examples of work to include are drawings, paintings, ceramics, jewelry/metals, sculpture, textiles, photographs, digital artwork, designs (product and other objects), and video. Work illustrating proficiency in a variety of mediums is encouraged. Drawings from real life observation are preferable to those copied from photographs or other images. These drawings can be exploratory, i.e. spontaneous or more finished.
This portfolio can be presented in one of the following formats: CD-ROM (preferred) or 35mm slides (for specific directions and file sizes, see Fall 2009 A+D Freshman Portfolio Submission Form). Mail the CD-ROM or slides to: Freshman Admissions, School of Art + Design, UIUC, 408 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820. (Put your name on the CD itself using a permanent marker or another method.)
Faculty in the School of Art + Design will evaluate the portfolio and the outcome will be forwarded to the Office of Admissions, who will then contact you. All offers for a place in the School of Art + Design depend on you meeting the University’s entrance requirements along with a positive assessment of your portfolio.
Notification dates: If you apply during the Priority Filing Period (September 1 – November 1), you will be notified of your admission status by December 12, 2008. If you apply after November 1, 2008 you will be notified of your decision by March 16, 2009.
