Meet Us
We offer both on- and off-campus opportunities for you to learn more about the School of Art and Design. Many of the dates and locations listed below also give you the opportunity to have a portfolio review, a requirement for students applying to the School of Art and Design. Please refer to our section on Portfolio Requirements to see specific portfolio guidelines.
CHAT WITH A STUDENT
Instant Messaging
Chat with one of our students via Instant Messaging now through Friday, December 11. Our screen name is syrvpa. Feel free to add us to your buddy list! Students will be available during the following times:
Art and design: Mondays, 4-5 pm
Transmedia: Thursdays, 2-3 pm; Fridays, 2:10-3:10 pm
E-mail
Not available during our Instant Messaging sessions? Why not e-mail your questions to us? We invite you to e-mail a current art student at vpachat@syr.edu.
ON CAMPUS
Fall Receptions
Reservations are required. Fall Receptions are open-house days that include the option of a traditional art or art photography portfolio review; portfolios for art video, computer art, and film will not be viewed. Click here for more information and to register. The fall 2009 dates are:
- Friday, October 16
- Monday, October 30
- Friday, November 6
In addition to the morning’s admissions information, the day will include:
- School of Art and Design presentation*
- Art and design facilities tours
- Portfolio review or session about preparing your portfolio for SU
- College of Visual and Performing Arts open house
*Note that after the presentation you will be able to check in your portfolio with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, so please bring it with you. If you have any questions about portfolio check-in, please call 315-443-2769.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 315-443-2769. Information session appointments are available with a representative from the college’s Office of Recruitment and Admissions Monday through Friday throughout the year. The appointment includes information on:
- School of Art and Design programs
- Portfolio requirements
- The application process
- A portfolio review, if you wish. This can be a final or an “advise only” review.
General admissions appointments with Syracuse University can be made by calling 315-443-3611.
OFF CAMPUS
Please note that only prospective first-year students may have portfolios reviewed off campus; transfer students must submit their portfolios in person on campus or by mail. Only actual work (no tapes, scripts, CDs or slides) can be seen off campus. Students may show a traditional art or art photography portfolio at these locations; media-specific portfolios for art video, computer art, or film will not be viewed.
Portfolio Reviews and Regional Art Presentations
New York City
Lubin House, 11 East 61st Street. Reservations required; call 315-443-2769.
> Area presentations on the College of Visual and Performing Arts will be held on the following date. Information about the School of Art and Design, including our programs, the application process, and portfolio requirements will be discussed.
- Tuesday, October 20, 2009
> Portfolio reviews with a campus representative are available on the following dates at Lubin House:
- Wednesday, October 21, 2009
- Saturday, January 9, 2010
- Sunday, January 10, 2010
- Monday, January 11, 2010
Hyde Park, NY
Hudson Valley Regional Portfolio Day
- Thursday, November 5, 2009
Albany, NY
Sage College of Albany Portfolio Day
- Thursday, November 12, 2009
National Portfolio Days
Free, open to the public, first come, first served. Event information can be found at www.portfolioday.net.
Saturday, October 3, 2009 – West Hartford, CT (Hartford Art School)
Sunday, October 4, 2009– Boston (Hynes Convention Center)
Sunday, October 4, 2009 – Cleveland, OH (Cleveland Institute of Art)
Saturday, October 10, 2009 – Austin, TX (Hilton Austin)
Sunday, October 11, 2009–Dallas, TX (Hilton Anatole)
Sunday, October 25, 2009– Chicago (The School of the Art Institute of Chicago)
Sunday, November 8, 2009–Rochester, NY (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Saturday, November 14, 2009 – New York City (Pratt Institute)
Sunday, November 15, 2009 – Purchase, NY (SUNY Purchase)
Sunday, November 15, 2009 – Toronto, Ontario (Ontario College of Art and Design)
Saturday, November 21, 2009 – Atlanta (Cobb Galleria Centre)
Sunday, November 22, 2009 – Philadelphia (Pennsylvania Convention Center)
Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Washington, DC (Corcoran College of Art and Design)
Sunday, December 6, 2009 – Baltimore (Maryland Institute College of Art)
Sunday, January 24, 2010 – Sarasota, FL (Ringling School of Art and Design)
NACAC Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs
This is an opportunity for students interested in all areas of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Click here for more information about these events.
Atlanta
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
7-9 p.m.
Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts, Pebblebrook High School.
Boston
Monday, November 2, 2009
7-9 p.m.
Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama