Because both the University and the department of art and art history must accept prospective art students, there are two parts to the application process. You must submit a completed application form to the University’s Office of Admissions and a portfolio of recent work to the art department.
Applying to the University
Visit the Office of Admission’s Web site at http://admissions.adelphi.edu/ to apply online or to obtain an application form and information about specific admission requirements. If applying by mail, send your application to:
Adelphi University
Office of Admissions
One South Avenue
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
To speak with an admissions counselor call 1-800-ADELPHI or 516.877.3050.
For a campus tour, send an email to
tours@adelphi.edu.
Submitting Your Portfolio
In Person: Call the art department office at 516.877.4460 to make an appointment for your portfolio review. This is also a great opportunity to see our facilities and meet faculty. Your portfolio should contain 12–20 pieces of recent work. Actual work is preferred, but slides and CDs are also acceptable.
By Mail: Do not send original work through the mail. Send slides or a CD with clear images of 12–20 pieces of your recent work. Please include your email address and telephone number. If you want your slides or CD returned, include a self-addressed stamped return envelope. Send your portfolio to:
David Hornung, Chair
The Department of Art and Art History
Adelphi University
One South Avenue
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
Click here for some helpful guidelines for photographing your work for your portfolio.
Talent Scholarships
The faculty of the department of art and art history awards a substantial number of art talent scholarships each year to entering students. Eligibility for these awards is determined at the time of the portfolio presentation.
Financial Aid
You have many options when it comes to financing your education. At Adelphi, 88% of our 4,758 undergraduate students receive financial aid. In 2005–2006, the University awarded full-time undergraduate students an average financial aid package of $14,100, and 75% of full-time freshmen received scholarships or need-based grants. To find out more, visit the Office of Student Financial Services' Web site
http://ecampus.adelphi.edu/sfs/ or call 516.877.3080 to make an appointment with one of our dedicated financial aid counselors.
Transfer StudentsWe accept transfer students throughout the year in all concentrations. Transfer students should call 516.877.4460 to arrange a meeting with David Hornung, the department chair. Please bring a portfolio of no more than 20 examples of recent work and a transcript of your previous academic record to the meeting.
