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Thanks so much for your interest in applying to the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University in Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know about applying for admissions.

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Application Deadlines

For Fall Semester Admissions

Nov. 1

Early-action application deadline: November 1

Feb. 1

Regular (rolling) application deadline: February 1 

Feb. 1

Portfolio submission deadline: February 1 

For Spring Semester Admissions

Nov. 1

Application deadline: November 1 

Nov. 1

Portfolio submission deadline: November 1 

Tyler Admissions Process

When you apply for admission to the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, our admissions team and the one for Temple University as a whole work together to review your application and supporting materials.

Start Your Application

See the admissions checklist below to find out if your planned major requires a portfolio (or not). Then, you can use these important links to learn more and get started on your application when you’re ready!

 

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Contact Tyler Admissions 

Here’s how to contact the Admissions Office at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture with any questions about first-year student application requirements. 
Call us: 215-777-9090 or email us: tyleradmissions@temple.edu

Tyler Admissions

Undergrad Admissions Requirements 

Follow these steps to apply for admission to Tyler as a first-year student:

1. Apply to Temple University using the Common Application 

Common Application

2. Gather and submit your supporting documents to the Temple University Admissions Office 

  • Self-reported academic record for high school using a tool inside our application portal OR your transcripts sent directly from your school to the main admissions office for Temple University 
  • Application essay 
  • Standardized test scores (optional!) 
  • Letter(s) of recommendation (optional!) 

Submit your supporting documents

3. Upload your portfolio online via Temple SlideRoom, if applicable

Please DO NOT send portfolio materials or original work by mail! We cannot accept, review, or return such materials.

Temple SlideRoom

 

Portfolios required for first-year students to these majors:

Portfolios optional for applicants to the architecture programs.

Portfolios not required for first-year students in Art History, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, or Horticulture.

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  • Art Education
  • Art Therapy
  • Studio Arts
  • Visual Studies
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Get Portfolio Guidance

You are not alone when it comes to prepping your portfolio — if required. Our expert admissions team offers unofficial portfolio reviews to help you assemble, tweak, and improve your portfolio before you upload it for an official decision.

Contact Admissions

First-Year Student Portfolio Requirements 

Strive to make your portfolio reflect the range of your ideas, experiences, and exploration of your craft. You want to showcase recent work — completed in the last year or two — so that it demonstrates your:

  • Creative interests 
  • Technical skills 
  • Overall abilities and vision 
  • More recent accomplishments 
  • Potentially even growth as a creative, visual thinker 

Here’s how to meet our portfolio requirements:

The Tyler admissions team considers work consisting of various media, subject matter, and scales. Feel free to include work completed in weekend or summer programs — or from your own studio practice. 

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  • 8-12 pieces of original, finished work that’s been completed within 1-2 years  
  • Any media or methods that best highlights your strengths and interests 
  • At least one drawing (recommended) 
  • Supplemental sketchbooks — not counted as standalone portfolio items, but show initial stages of ideas for completed works in the portfolio 
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