Graduate Application Deadlines and Requirements

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

Applications Deadlines  

The graduate application for the Tyler School of Art and Architecture opens each year on August 1.

Your specific deadline for submitting your application, supporting materials and portfolio (if required) depends on a couple of factors: 

  • The semester you plan to start

  • The degree program you're applying to

December 15 for Fall Admissions for Art History  

December 15 is the fall admissions application deadline at Tyler for these students: 

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  • MA in Art History
  • PhD in Art History 

January 6 for Fall Admissions for Most Graduate Programs

January 6 is the fall admissions application deadline for these graduate programs at Tyler: 

*After January 6, Tylers admissions team and faculty may consider late applications for these programs. However, please note that only applicants who meet the January 6 deadline will be considered for financial assistance. 

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  • MEd in Art Education* 
  • Master of Architecture* 
  • MS in Architecture* 
  • MS in Facilities Planning* 
  • MFA Ceramics 
  • MFA Fibers and Material Studies 
  • MFA Glass 
  • MFA Graphic and Interactive Design 
  • MFA Metals / Jewelry / CAD-CAM 
  • MFA Painting 
  • MFA Photography 
  • MFA Printmaking 
  • MFA Sculpture 
  • MS in City and Regional Planning* 
  • MLArch in Landscape Architecture*

November 1 for Spring Admissions to Select Programs

November 1 is the spring admissions application deadline for these graduate programs at Tyler that offer an option to begin in the spring semester: 

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  • MA and PhD in Art History 
  • MEd in Art Education 
  • Master of Architecture 
  • MS in Architecture 
  • MS in Facilities Planning 
  • MS in City and Regional Planning 
  • MLArch in Landscape Architecture 

December 15 for International Students 

Please note: We highly encourage all international students to submit their applications, English language test scores, and other required supporting materials by December 15 to ensure all materials are submitted in time. 

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Tyler Graduate Degree Programs Admissions Requirements 

The outline below provides topline information about admission requirements to Tyler School of Art and Architecture graduate degree programs. 

1. Before you apply, please review full details and admissions requirements specific to your graduate degree program of interest in the official Temple University online Bulletin. 

For example, the MA and PhD in Art History require a writing sample as well as a statement of goals. 

Also note: Tyler may request interviews during the application review process. 

Temple University Bulletin

2. Apply to the Tyler School of Art and Architecture using our graduate student application.  

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3. Gather and submit your supplemental documents.

  • Official college transcripts directly from the institution(s) 
  • Statement of goals (500-1,000 words) 
  • Resumé 
  • 3 letters of recommendation 
  • Test Scores (optional!) — directly from the testing agency and completed within the last five years 
  • English language test scores for international students only

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

Feature 20 items that represent the current direction of your work. 

Portfolios optional for applicants to the MLArch program. Portfolios not required for applicants in Art History or City and Regional Planning 

Please do not send portfolio materials or original work by mail. We cannot accept, review, or return such materials.  

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Portfolios required for applicants to these programs: 

  • All MFA programs  
  • MEd in Art Education 
  • MArch 
  • MSArch 
  • MS Facilities Planning 
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International Student Admissions Requirements 

If you are an international student interested in graduate degree programs at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, please review additional admissions requirements outlined in full by Temple University.  

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