Meet Us

We offer both on- and off-campus opportunities for you to learn more about the Department of Transmedia. Some of the dates and places listed below also give you the opportunity to have a portfolio review, a requirement for students applying to the Department of Transmedia. Please refer to our sections on Portfolio Requirements and Portfolio Preparation to see specific portfolio guidelines.

Please note: If you are submitting a media-specific portfolio for art video, computer art, or film you may either submit by mail or, if you visit in person, please be prepared to leave a copy of the portfolio with us. Art photography applicants do not need to leave a copy of their portfolio. Please refer to our section on Submitting Your Portfolio for more information. Please also note that slides, videotapes, computer disks, and scripts will only be reviewed in person on selected dates. See below for more information.


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Are you an admitted or prospective student who has questions about the University or the city of Syracuse? Are you curious about campus life, dorms, dining hall food, extracurricular activities and more? We invite you to contact a current 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 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 2008 dates are:

  •  Monday, October 13, 2008
  •  Friday, October 24, 2008
  •  Monday, November 10, 2008
  •  Friday, November 14, 2008

In addition to the morning’s admissions information, the day will include:

  • Department of Transmedia presentation
  • Portfolio review for a traditional art or art photography portfolio
  • Session about preparing your portfolio for SU
  • College of Visual and Performing Arts open house

INFORMATION SESSIONS
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 315-443-2769. Information sessions and/or a portfolio review 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:

  • Department of Transmedia programs
  • Portfolio requirements
  • The application process
  • A traditional art or art photography portfolio review if you wish. Portfolios for art video, computer art, or film may be dropped off or submitted by mail.

General admissions appointments with Syracuse University can be made by calling 315-443-3611.


OFF CAMPUS

Please note that slides, videotapes, computer disks, and scripts will only be reviewed in person on selected dates. See below for more information. Otherwise, they must be mailed to the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Office of Recruitment and Admissions, 200 Crouse College, Syracuse NY 13244-1010.

NEW YORK CITY
Lubin House , 11 East 61st Street
Reservations required; call 315-443-2769

Area Presentation
An area presentation on the College of Visual and Performing Arts will be held on the following date. Information about the Department of Transmedia, including our programs, the application process, and portfolio requirements will be discussed.
  • Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio reviews with a campus representative are available on the following dates at Lubin House. Students may show a traditional art or art photography portfolio; media-specific portfolios will not be viewed.
  • Wednesday, October 8, 2008 
  • Sunday, January 11, 2009
  • Monday, January 12, 2009
  • Tuesday, January 13, 2009

NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAYS 2008-09
Free, open to the public, first come, first served
Click here for more information about specific events.

Saturday, October 4 – Cincinnati, OH; Art Academy of Cincinnati
Sunday, October 5 – Columbus, OH; Columbus College of Art and Design
Saturday, October 11 – Austin, TX; Hilton Austin
Sunday, October 26 – Syracuse, NY; Syracuse University
Sunday, October 26 – Chicago, IL; The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Saturday, November 8 – West Hartford, CT; Hartford Art School
Sunday, November 9– Boston, MA; Art Institute of Boston
Saturday, November 15 – New York, NY; Pratt Institute
Sunday, November 16 – Purchase, NY; SUNY Purchase
Sunday, November 16 – Toronto, Ontario; Ontario College of Art and Design
Saturday, November 22 – Atlanta, GA; Cobb Galleria Centre
Sunday, November 23 – Philadelphia, PA; Pennsylvania Convention Center
Saturday, December 6- Washington, DC; Corcoran College of Art and Design
Sunday, December 7 – Baltimore, MD; Maryland Institute College of Art
Sunday, January 25 – Sarasota, FL; Ringling School of Art and Design