arthistorymajors
Students intending to major in art history are not required to submit a portfolio or additional material for review, but should follow the regular JMU admissions process.
Students intending to major in studio art must meet JMU admission requirements as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog. If a student marks on their application that they intend to major in studio art, and are accepted into JMU, then they are automatically accepted into the School of Art, Design and Art History. For these incoming freshmen, no portfolio is required for entrance into the SADAH, however participation in a portfolio review is recommended. The portfolio review and interview is seen as evidence of their interest and potential for future success in art. It is also a freshman’s only chance to be considered for nomination for an art scholarship. All scholarship awards are based on merit and vary in amount, up to the full cost of tuition. The dates for the SADAH portfolio reviews, as well as other specific information about the portfolio review process, are listed below, on our HOME page or can be obtained in the Art office in room 375 of Montpelier Hall.
JMU APPLICATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS:
Complete
and submit an application to the JMU Admissions Office by November 1, 2011 for
Early Action; January 15, 2012 for Regular Admission; OR March 1, 2012 if you
are a Transfer Student. ALL additional materials (transcripts, SAT scores, and personal statements) must also be received by the dates listed above. Official JMU application forms can be completed on-line at the JMU website (www.jmu.edu) or you may obtain a paper copy by calling the Admissions Office at 540-568-5681. Send all supplemental art application materials (slides, photographs, etc.) directly to the School of Art, Design & Art History.
SADAH PORTFOLIO REVIEW APPLICATION FOR PROSPECTIVE FRESHMEN:
Admission/Portfolio Review Procedures | Portfolio Review Application | Inquiry Letter
All prospective freshmen who choose to participate in a portfolio review are required to complete and submit a Portfolio Review Application along with their portfolio, and at least one letter of recommendation. The details of these items are available in PDF format above. JMU’s School of Art, Design and Art History offers on-campus and off-campus reviews to allow as many students to participate as possible. If distance makes participating in a review impossible, portfolios may be mailed into the SADAH and must be received no later than January 31, 2012. All materials will be evaluated and returned.
OFF CAMPUS PORTFOLIO REVIEW DAYS:
JMU faculty will be attending both of these events to review portfolios.
November 5, 2011 @ Richmond National, Wyndham VA Crossings Hotel and Conference Center, Richmond, VA from 12pm–4pm
December 3, 2011 @ Corcoran College of Art, Washington, DC from 10AM–2PM.
ON CAMPUS PORTFOLIO REVIEW DAYS:
On-campus portfolio reviews and interviews for art applicants will take place in JMU's Studio Center. The Studio Center is located on Grace Street, just before Route 42. Click here for a downloadable map.
Students MUST sign-in at the welcome table at the Studio Center prior to 12noon in order to have their portfolio reviewed on that day. Late arrivals will not be guaranteed a review session.
The dates for the 2011-2012 On Campus Portfolio Review Days are:
November 12, 2011 @ JMU Studio Center at 9AM
January 14 & 21, 2012 @ JMU Studio Center at 9AM
ALTERNATE DATE for inclement weather: January 28, 2012 @ JMU Studio Center at 9AM
Portfolios of prospective freshmen reviewed by the School of Art, Design & Art History faculty will be eligible for scholarships up to the full cost of tuition. All scholarship awards are based on merit. SPECIAL NOTE: Portfolio reviews are not required for admission to JMU, but are required in order to be considered for an art scholarship.