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
Students wishing to enter Adelphi University as an art major can mail a portfolio of images representing their studio work in the form of 35mm slides or a CD. The portfolio should be accompanied by a letter of introduction addressed to the department chairman. If desired, an appointment can be made to visit our studios, meet the chairman, and present the portfolio in person. (The portfolio should include 12 to 20 examples of recent work in any media.)
We also schedule several “portfolio review days” on campus in both the fall and spring semesters. These events provide an excellent opportunity to see the studios, meet faculty and obtain a portfolio review and interview in one stop. Check the Web site for scheduled dates.
If mailing portfolio, send 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
To schedule an appointment or inquire about the program, contact: Liz Fargnoli at (516) 877-4460.
Click here for some helpful guidelines for photographing your work for your portfolio.
Talent Scholarships
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 interview and 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.
