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Minors at Pratt

Pratt currently offers three opportunities for minors. The first, cultural studies, includes Cultural Studies (SS330), Methods of Cultural Analysis (SS430) Controversies in Cultural Theory (SS510) and a capstone Senior Thesis Seminar (SS449) as well as two 3-credit social science electives of your choice for 18 credits.

The second, Theory, Criticism, and History of Art, Design and Architecture, requires you to take 18 credits in total of art history credits, 6 beyond the requirement of 12 for the BFA. For more information on these minors, see the individual department who will advise you on the minor.

The Department of Construction Management offers an 18 credit Minor to Undergraduate Architecture and Interior Design students. Students may apply to the Minor in Construction Management program through their adviser at any point during their academic career, beginning in the first semester of their second year. The completion of the Minor will be noted on the student’s transcript but will not be shown on the diploma.

Required Courses:
CM-305 Introduction to Construction Management
CM-520 Construction Management I
CM-521 Construction Management II

Additional courses must be taken from the following:
CM-309 Construction Cost Analysis
CM-311 Value Engineering
CM-333 Specifications
CM-459 Construction Law
CM-506 Building Codes & Zoning
CM-507 Computer Applications I
CM-508 Computer Applications II
CM-518 Construction Safety Management
CM-525 Restoration & Renovation
CM-540 Real Estate Development
MGMT-307 Intro to Management

Total: 18 credits minimum with a grade of “C” or better.

The Minor in Construction Management will permit B. ARCH & BFA ID students the opportunity to gain insight into the profession of Construction Management. The required 18 credits would satisfy elective requirements for their current degree.

The Minor in Construction Management will broaden the career opportunities of interested students upon graduation by increasing their knowledge in areas of construction methods, scheduling, project costing and job site / project controls. It is an educational opportunity for those students interested in implementation as well as design.

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To fill out the form, choose the level of admissions you are seeking. Make sure the email address you use in completing the form is one you will check since Pratt will communicate with you by email.

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Student Profile 2008 - 2009

3,109 undergraduates
1,654 graduates
total enrollment: 4,763

95% of undergraduates are full time
99% of first year freshmen are full time
82% of graduates are full time

39% of undergraduates are male, 61% are female
28% of graduate are male, and 72% are female

Pratt students come from 48 states and over 50 foreign countries

Undergraduate Ethnicity
12% international
27% minority students
Graduate Ethnicity
25% international

1,000 faculty

Average class ratio 11:1

Percent from out of state
72% of undergraduates
62% of first time freshmen

Percent living in residence halls
49% of undergraduates
82% of first time freshmen

Average SAT: 1170
SAT Critical Reading:
25th percentile: 510 / 75th percentile: 640
SAT Math:
25th percentile: 540 / 75th percentile: 650

Average age of full-time freshmen: 18

Average entering GPA: 3.5

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Welcome to all accepted students for fall 09, and congratulations! You were accepted because the admissions committee felt that you were a good fit for Pratt and would be successful. We hope that you are seriously considering Pratt as your first choice.

To Enroll: In order to enroll at Pratt, you must submit an admissions deposit. Deposits are due May 1 or two weeks after notification of acceptance, whichever is later, for all students, undergraduate and graduate. Housing is guaranteed for freshmen who deposit on time Transfer housing is more limited, and frequently transfers are housed later on in the summer as space opens up. Graduate housing is very limited. The earlier you submit your housing form, the better the chance of obtaining housing. Once you submit your deposit for housing, you will be emailed information to your Pratt account about choosing housing.

Deposit forms are mailed to you with your acceptance packet in late March. Students who were accepted under the early action deadline were mailed a packet in early March. If you have been accepted, you may also print out the pdfs below. All admissions and housing deposits must be mailed (postmarked) by May 1 or two weeks after acceptance, whichever is later. . Housing assignments will be done by the postmark date. The deposit amounts are as follows:
Undergraduate: $300
Graduate $500
Admissions deposits are applied against tuition and are non-refundable since they are used to hold your place.
You may print out the pdfs and submit them to:
Pratt Institute
Office of Admissions
200 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

• Admissions Deposit Form(pdf)
• Housing Deposit Request Form(pdf)
• Residential License(pdf)
• Housing Options(pdf)

DEPOSITED STUDENTS
Deposited students will receive their enrollment packet beginning around May 7. It will include health forms, AP credit and transfer credit forms, I-20 request information for international students, as well as other information.

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credit courses

Most summer courses are open to students from other colleges. Make sure you check pre-requisites before you submit your non-degree form. Pratt offers two summer sessions. Follow the instructions below to register for a summer course.

• REGISTERING FOR SUMMER CLASSES

We also have classes offered by professional studies that are ideal for students who are looking for an introductory art and design courses. All are held at our Manhattan campus.

• INTRODUCTORY SUMMER CLASSES

housing on campus


Summer housing is available for students registered for summer classes on a first-come, first-served basis. Typically, all summer housing is assigned in Willoughby Hall. Summer housing rates are based on the same weekly cost as the academic year (fall & spring semesters), with the whole summer being 12 weeks and one session being 6 weeks. To reserve summer housing, a $50 deposit is required as soon as your non-degree application is approved. Summer housing is typically offered only to specific floors in Willoughby Hall. Additional details are available when the Summer Housing application and Summer Housing brochure is published in March each year. Summer assignments are completed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Cancellation Process
Students who wish to cancel their housing request or assignment should pay special attention to the Cancellation Penalty & Refund Schedule of the Residence, Section VII of the Residential Hall License.

housing application

The housing application and license can be found at the link below. Please print it out and submit to the Office of Residential Life.

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pre college program for high school students

Summer Pre-College Program
July 7 - August 1, 2008

Start preparing your portfolio this summer. Earn 4 college credits.

Each summer, 400 high school students experience college-level study in Pratt Institute’s Pre-College program. Immerse yourself in a program of art, design, architecture, creative writing, and cultural studies modeled after Pratt’s BFA offerings. Upon completion of the program, students earn four elective college credits.

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The work below, organized by department, is from Pratt's Career Services Office. Be sure to check work within the academic departments by clicking on Areas of Study.

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life after pratt

office of career services

Because Pratt is a professional school, the Career Services Office with its thousands of connections to employers is an invaluable resource to all our students and alumni. Career Services provides outstanding service to students and alumni, providing them with assistance in portfolio development, resume writing, and job placement. Services are available online as well as in the office, with employer listings online as well as workshops and advice.

Counselors are always available to meet with students to discuss job search strategies, job search tools such as resume and portfolio, and career aspirations. The office works with alumni from recent grads to alumni nearing retirement in order to help them maximize their career success.

PrattTalent

Visit PrattTalent to view recent student work as well as faculty and alumni work. Organized by major, this site showcases the extraordinary talent of Pratt's students, faculty, and alumni, and it serves as a source of talent for employers all over the country.

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internships

An internship is a form of experiential learning. You are placed at a job site according to your interests and learn on the job.

It should be a combination of practicing skills you already have and learning new ones. In some cases, internships can lead to further professional opportunities, but in every case it is a great way to gain experience, meet new people, and build your career network.

Because internships are considered learning experiences, it is also a good way to assess your strengths and weaknesses. As an intern, you are able to test your career goals and explore your options before entering as a professional.

At Pratt, the internship program is an academic experience, where students receive credits based on the number of contact hours at the internship site and department policy. Your internship experience will likely be accompanied by a seminar or a series of structured meetings.

To intern, you must be a junior or senior.

The internship site through career services provides you with everything you need to know about internship opportunities at Pratt.

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Pratt Institute
Dekalb Hall, 2nd floor
200 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

718 636-3514
800 331-0834
Fax: 718 636-3670
www.pratt.edu/admiss

Office of Graduate Admissions
Pratt Institute
Dekalb Hall, Lower Level
200 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

718 636-3514
Fax: 718 399-4242
www.pratt.edu/admiss

Internationally recognized as one of the leading professional schools of art, design, and architecture in the country, Pratt Institute offers a wide variety of majors for undergraduates in art, design, and architecture, as well as a creative writing program and a program in critical and visual studies in our School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. At the graduate level, Pratt has long been recognized for the strength of its art, design, architecture, and information and library science programs. Take a minute and browse through our majors at www.pratt.edu

Pratt provides students with an outstanding professional education and a traditional residential college experience within the exciting creative environment of one of the pre-eminent art schools in the US. Pratt receives almost twice as many applications as any other art school in the country with over 5000 applications for 645 freshman spots.

Pratt students tend to know early in life that they enjoy and are good at making art, building things, or writing. Some find out later that they are "good in art" or that they write well. But almost all are certain that they want to lead a creative life working in a field they love.

Pratt's location is ideal, on a 25-acre campus with five residence halls in a residential neighborhood just 25 minutes from the art center of the world, Manhattan. And although New York and Pratt may be intimidating at first, students quickly realize that this is an opportunity to learn from the best, to work alongside other students who were the best in their high school or college, and to develop their craft in an inspirational setting.

Rankings
Pratt's graduate interior design program was ranked number one in the country by both US News and DesignIntelligence. Industrial design was ranked third. Pratt's undergraduate interior design program was ranked 2nd nationally for the sixth straight year in the 2009 survey published by DesignIntelligence,a journal for professional designers. Industrial design was ranked 6th. Architecture was ranked ninth in 2008. Although US News no longer ranks undergraduate art programs in its specialty art schools section, it can be useful to check acceptance rates, 25-75th percentiles for SAT scores, retention rates, etc. as well as to see the listing of all the specialty art schools. Pratt is among the most selective schools in that list.

Top Three Reasons Students Choose Pratt

(1) A distinguished faculty of practicing artists, designers, architects, writers, and librarians, many of whom have received awards for their work and are leaders in their fields. Often it's faculty connections that land you your internship and eventually your first job whether it's directly through your instructors or through our Career Services Office. Pratt's professors are working professionals who take time off from their successful careers to teach, mentor, and help students find internships and eventually jobs. Google any professor's name at Pratt, and you'll find that he or she is at the forefront of contemporary art, design, architecture, writing, or library science. Ask students why they chose Pratt, and invariably they will say, "the faculty." The fact that Pratt is one of the largest art schools means that you get to choose from hundreds of faculty and courses. Classes are small so that you can work alongside your professors, receiving feedback on your work, advice about your strengths, and an education focused on your own interests.

(2) The professional nature of the curriculum which starts in the first year as opposed to a traditional liberal arts college where you choose your major in the third year. Because of Pratt's size, you get to choose from an extraordinary variety of majors and concentrations including majors in creative writing and critical and visual studies. Read about Pratt's programs at www.pratt.edu (Areas of Study)

More about Pratt's Curriculum
Pratt has always believed that educating generalists rather than specialists (Industrial designers rather than car designers, writers rather than journalists) is essential in supporting our mission: to educate creative individuals to be leaders in their fields. The fact that this philosophy is reflected in the professional world with the boundaries between various art forms disappearing confirms this approach.

(3) The Campus: Pratt is the only East Coast art school with an enclosed campus. Twenty-five acres of tree-lined bricked roadways, grassy areas, five residence halls on campus, and outstanding facilities offer students plenty of "green space" in which to work, relax, and spend time with friends.

Careers in Art and Design
For useful information on life after art school, visit the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design at
http://www.aicad.org/career.htm

The contemporary sculpture garden on campus, ranked among the top 20 in the country, is a popular draw for visitors and provides students with the extraordinary opportunity to live with an ever changing display of contemporary sculpture.

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All undergraduate prospective students are invited to visit Pratt, talk with a counselor, have work reviewed, and tour the campus. Make sure you also get your own VIP (virtual interest page) so we can send you information targeted to your interests.

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Make sure you check the calendar for a list of events.
For more information on visiting, click on the links below.

There are other ways to get to know Pratt. Each fall, Pratt's admissions counselors travel throughout the US attending National Portfolio Days and scheduling individual appointments/portfolio reviews with students and families. These are scheduled in hotels by appointment.

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Merit-based scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate: Freshmen merit awards are based on the portfolio, GPA and SAT scores. Architecture merit awards are based only on GPA and test scores. Merit scholarships range from $5,000 to 15,000 annually provided students maintain a 2.5 GPA. Students who file the FAFSA and qualify for financial aid received need-based aid in addition to the scholarship. Transfer scholarships are based on portfolio and college GPA.

Graduate Scholarships: scholarships are awarded by the program department upon acceptance. A small number are available to second year students as well as graduate assistantships and restricted and endowed scholarships. The first-year graduate scholarships range from $1,000 to 13,000 for one-year. They are not renewable automatically.

All merit-based scholarships are awarded automatically based on merit. There is no application process.

International scholarships: international students are eligible for our international scholarships, which range from $3,000 to $10,000 a year for four or five years at a savings of up to $50,000. International students do not qualify for need-based aid.

Net Cost
In considering colleges, it is important to understand whether the schools you are looking at award merit scholarships in addition to need-based aid. Pratt has a generous merit-based scholarship program. Three out of five freshmen at Pratt receive a merit scholarship ranging from $6,000 to $15,000 (architecture) or $13,000 (other programs) a year for a total savings of up to $$75,000 over four years.

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ADMISSIONS STAFF

Judith Aaron
Vice President for Enrollment
jaaron@pratt.edu
718 636-3743

William Swan
Director of Admissions
wswan@pratt.edu
718 636-3518


Chris Paisley
Director, Processing and Technology
cpaisley@pratt.edu
718 636-3593

GRADUATE/INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

Young Joo Hah
Director of Graduate/International Admissions
yhah@pratt.edu
718 636-3683

Francy Caprino
Assistant Director of Graduate/International Admissions
fcaprino@pratt.edu
718 636-3551

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Ramya Ravisankar
Associate Director of Transfer
rravisan@pratt.edu
718-636-3780

Jeffrey Tyack
Associate Director for Operations
jtyack@pratt.edu
718 636-3463

Michael Barry
Assistant Director
mbarry@pratt.edu
718 636-3475

Olga Burger
Assistant Director, Visits
oburger@pratt.edu
718 636-3779

Natalie Lanese
Acting Assistant Director of Admissions
nlanese@pratt.edu
718-636-3514

Alicia Luhrssen
Assistant Director, International Students/AAS/AOS
aluhrsse@pratt.edu
718 636-3559

Megan Suttles
Assistant Director
msuttles@pratt.edu
718 636-3568

Kenneth Browne
Acting Admissions Counselor
kbrowne5@pratt.edu
718 636-3487

Brian Hsia
Admissions Counselor
shsia@pratt.edu
718-636-3552

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To schedule an art portfolio review at Pratt, call 718 636-3779. Pratt's admissions counselors, all artists themselves, are happy to provide you with feedback on your work and suggestions for improvement.

We do not review writing portfolios.

Make sure to schedule your review early enough in order to have time to prepare your portfolio to submit by mail.

If you need to speak with our visit coordinator, call 718 636-3779 or email visit@pratt.edu.

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Pratt Off-Campus Portfolio Reviews in Your State

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To schedule a portfolio review in your area, please call 1-800-331-0834 ex. 3779 or 718-636-3779. Pratt travels to most states attending National Portfolio Days and conducting reviews by appointment at scheduled hotels.

When planning to have your portfolio reviewed please read the portfolio requirements at the link below. Slides or 8 1/2 by 11 prints of digital images should be submitted by mail. For your review, you may bring original work. The review is for feedback only.

Please read the portfolio requirements below.

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The Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) provides an opportunity for admission and support to talented New York students who have not reached their full academic potential due to barriers in their educational, economic, or personal background.

HEOP Students are Pratt students. They attend the same classes, live in the same residence halls, participate in the same extracurricular activities, have access to the same resources, and pursue the same careers as other Pratt students. HEOP provides additional supportive services designed to assist students with academic, financial, social and personal matters. This includes tutoring, counseling, and financial aid for students throughout their college careers.

The ultimate goal of the program is to make higher education possible for students who are inadmissible under regular admissions guidelines, but who have the potential and motivation for academic success. Students who are reviewed and found not admissable must also meet the following guidelines.
Admission Requirements:
U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
Resident of New York State
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
First-time college applicant
Inadmissible to Pratt under regular admission guidelines
Demonstrate the academic potential for satisfactory completion of a degree program
Meet New York State’s HEOP income guidelines
Attend mandatory six week summer enrichment program

Click below for more information on HEOP.
freshmen

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Brooklyn Campus
Architecture
Art Education
Art History
Animation
Art Direction
Fine Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Jewelry, Printmaking)
Foundation Art
Fashion Design
Digital Arts
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Advertising Art Direction
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Photography
Writing
Critical and Visual Studies

Manhattan Campus
Construction Management
Associate's Degree Programs

GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Brooklyn Campus
Architecture (M.Arch, MS)
City and Regional Planning
Urban Design
Environmental Systems Management
Art and Design Education
Art History
Art Therapy
Dance Therapy
Digital Arts
Fine Arts
Industrial Design
Interior Design

Manhattan Campus
Facilities Management
Arts and Cultural Management
Design Management
Communications Design
Package Design
Library and Information Science

Request the I-20
International students must submit the tution deposit first in order to access the I-20. The I-20 is necessary in order to acquire an F1 visa. Information may be found at www.pratt.edu/oia.

To request the I-20, go to http://my.pratt.edu as soon as you receive your OneKey login information, which will enable you to access your own Pratt page as well as the I-20 Request and forms for students other than F1, your registration schedule, your bill, and more.

Graduate information sessions are offered at Pratt's Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses depending on where the programs are based. There are two for each campus.

Dates for 2009-2010 Graduate Information Sessions will be added soon.

TO RSVP: email igriszel@pratt.edu with full name, phone, number in party, date you wish to attend, program of interest or call Imani Griszell at 718 636-3445.

The Brooklyn campus information sessions are only for the following programs: architecture, urban design, city and regional planning, urban design, environmental systems management, art and design education, art history, art therapy, dance therapy, digital arts, fine arts, industrial design, interior design.

The Manhattan campus information sessions are only for the following programs: facilities management, historic preservation, arts and cultural management, design management, communications design, package design, library and information science

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Descriptions of all programs can be found on the home page.

Associate's Degree Programs
The AAS (Associate in Applied Science) programs are transfer programs. Students who complete the first two years in the AAS programs may transfer to the Brooklyn campus in their junior year.
Graphic Design/Illustration (AAS)
Painting/Drawing (AAS)

Professional AOS Programs
Digital Design and Interactive Media
Graphic Design
Illustration

Graduate Programs
Architecture (First professional and Post professional)
City and Regional Planning
Facilities Management
Urban Design
Environmental Systems Management
Art and Design Education
Art and Design Education Advanced Certificate
Art History
Art Therapy
Dance Therapy
Arts and cultural Management
Communications Design
Digital Arts
Design Management
Fine Arts
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Package Design
Library and Information Science
Comgined Art History and MFA
Comgined Art History and Library Science MS

Undergraduate Majors
Architecture (5-year)
Construction Management
Animation
Advertising Art Direction
Art History (BFA and BA)
Ceramics
Digital Arts (Computer Graphics)
Drawing
Fashion Design
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Writing
Critical and Visual Studies

Pratt's outstanding Career Services office provides students and alumni with online job postings, help with portfolios and resumes, job search strategies, and more.

• Career Services

Undergraduate Accepted Student Day
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
9:30 am to 2:30pm

Athletic Resource Center (ARC)
Pratt Institute Brooklyn campus;
200 Willoughby Avenue

Parking is available on campus

This is a wonderful opportunity for accepted students to meet the president, school dean, department chairperson, administrators, and other incoming students and confirm their college choice.

Deposits and forms for housing and admissions will be accepted at the Admissions table on the lawn.

RSVP Required: Please email igriszel@pratt.edu or call Imani Griszell at 7186363445 with the number in your party, name, and major.

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Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD), founded through a creative partnership between Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design, educates talented and committed students to become art makers, idea generators, problem solvers, and visual communicators who can redefine the way we perceive and experience the world around us. It also serves as a visible stakeholder, cultural anchor, and catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Wilmington.

DCAD's associate of fine arts (AFA) degree program is offered in six disciplines: Animation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design and Photography. It is a concise, comprehensive and demanding curriculum that provides the training and information necessary to compete successfully in today's art and design markets. The program serves highly motivated students who wish to pursue careers in the fields of art and design. Apart from the traditional disciplines of the fine artist, these include diverse design opportunities in publishing, marketing, computer graphics, advertising, packaging, display design, and photography, to name a few.


• DCAD

PrattMWP, an alliance between two renowned institutions,Pratt and Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute in Utica, New York, offers students a unique educational opportunity. PrattMWP is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Middle States Association, and New York State Education Department. PrattMWP students spend the first two years of their bachelor of fine arts degree program at our campus in Central New York before they complete their studies at Pratt’s main campus in Brooklyn.

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is an internationally prominent fine arts center serving diverse audiences through three program divisions — Museum of Art, Performing Arts, and School of Art. The Institute was founded in 1919 provides some 800 events annually with more than 180,000 patrons enjoying the many exhibitions, performances, art and dance classes and family-oriented activities.

PrattMWP offers fine arts (drawing/painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics), communications design (graphic design, illustration, advertising art direction), and art education.

To request information, call 315 797-0000, ext. 2248

• PrattMWP

1. review course listings

• course listings

2, complete the application

Non-degree or non-matriculated applicants should complete the non-degree form and submit it to the admissions office. If you live locally, you may bring the form to the admissions office. If you do not, you may fax it (718 636-3670) or mail it, and the admissions office will process it.

Mail to:
Pratt Institute
Office of Admissions
200 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

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3. check tuition/fees

• tuition and fees

4. check academic calendar for important dates

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RSVP required.
Visits need to be scheduled by email or phone call with the visit coordinator at least three days in advance. Email visit@pratt.edu or call 718 636-3779. Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached, date of event, number in party and major if you know it.

Brooklyn Campus (for all Brooklyn-based Undergraduate Programs)
9:45-11:30


Please arrive by 9:45.
9:45 Admissions Video
10:00 Information Session
10:45 Campus Tour

Saturday, June 27 at Higgins Hall
Friday, August 7 at Memorial Hall
Friday, August 21 at Memorial Hall

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• Portfolio Days Pratt Will Attend 2008-09(doc)

Brooklyn Campus Tours
Tours go out Monday and Friday at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, tours go out 10:00 and 2:00. Tours include the library, cafeteria, residence hall room (if available), career services, and the athletic resources center. To schedule a tour, call our visit coordinator at 718 636-3779 or email visit@pratt.edu.

Manhattan Tours
If your program is on our Manhattan campus (construction management and associate's degree), you must make an appointment with your department to schedule a tour at Pratt Manhattan.
Graduate students with programs in Manhattan (historic preservation, library science, communications/package design and facilities management) may schedule a tour of the Manhattan campus by calling their department in advance. To find contact information, go to the home page, www.pratt.edu and click on search and department or call 718 636-3779 for information.

The admissions office is closed from 12:30-1:30pm

Young Joo Hah
Director of Graduate/International Admissions
718 636-3683
yhah@pratt.edu

Francy Caprino
Assistant Dir/Grad/Intl Admissions
718 636-3661
fcaprino@pratt.edu

• Undergraduate Students
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• 07-08 Academic Calendar(pdf)

Deferring admission

Undergraduate
Accepted freshmen who wish to defer entrance for one year (same semester) must write a letter of request or email to William Swan, Associate Director of Recruitment, at wswan@pratt.edu. Pratt will grant freshman requests for deferral for one year. Freshmen who defer their admission may not attend another college for credit in the meantime. If they do, they must request consideration for admission as a transfer student.

Transfer requests for deferral are not granted. Transfers may request that their application be reactivated (reconsidered for admission) the following year.

Spring entrance is not an option for freshman applicants to the BFA programs. Only associate’s degree and construction management programs accept freshmen for spring.

If a student is permitted to defer enrollment to a later semester, he/she still must submit an enrollment deposit of $200 to hold the spot. Scholarships and financial aid awards will be re-evaluated and may change for the new semester to which the student is deferring.

Graduate
Graduate students may defer for one year and should contact Young Hah at yhah@pratt.edu to request deferral. An enrollment deposit is required as well.


• Withdrawing

Friday, Nov 7 CANCELLED
10-11:00 am Information Session
11:00 am Campus tour
1:00-2:00 pm Department presentations for majors below
(Meet at room designated on schedule)

Communications design (graphic design, illustration, and advertising art direction)
Architecture
Construction Management
Art Education
Art History (BA and BFA)
Digital Arts (digital animation and motion arts, interactive media and game arts)
Media arts (photography, film/video, traditional animation)

Friday, Nov 21
10-11:00 am Information Session
11:00 am Campus tour
1:00-2:00 pm Department presentations for majors below
(Meet at room designated on schedule)

Fine Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, printmaking)
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Fashion Design
Writing
Critical and Visual Studies
Associate's Degrees (painting/drawing, graphic design, illustration, digital design and interactive media)

National Portfolio Day at Pratt
November 14, 2009
12:00-4:00 pm
Bring your artwork to show to college reps. Over 65 colleges represented. No advance registration necessary. Work may include unfinished pieces, sketchbooks, jewelry, clothing, sculpture, drawings, paintings, etc.

Phone:718 636-3514
800 331-0834
Fax: 718 636-3670

• Graduate Admissions

Heidi Metcalf
Director of Admissions
hmetcalf@pratt.edu
718 636-3780

Chris Paisley
Director of Operations/Technology
cpaisley@pratt.edu

Kry Bastian
Assoc Director of Transfer Admissions
kbastian@pratt.edu

William Swan
Assoc Dir of Recruitment
wswan@pratt.edu

Jeffrey Tyack
Assoc Dir of Operations
jtyack@pratt.edu

Olga Burger
Assistant Director for Visits
oburger@pratt.edu

international students counselor
Alicia Luhrssen
718 636-3559
aluhrsse@pratt.edu


Undergraduate Counselors

Alabama
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

Alaska
Olga Burger | 718-636-3779 | oburger@pratt.edu

Arizona
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568| msuttles@pratt.edu

Arkansas
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

California
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu


Colorado
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Connecticut
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Delaware
Brian Hsia | 718 636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu


Florida
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu


Georgia
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

Hawaii
Olga Burger | 718-636-3779 | oburger@pratt.edu

Idaho
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Illinois
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Indiana
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Iowa
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Kansas
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Kentucky
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Louisianna
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

Maine
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Maryland
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

Massachusetts
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Michigan
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Minnesota
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Mississippi
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

Missouri
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Montana
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Nebraska
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Nevada
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

New Hampshire
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

New Jersey
Natalie Lanese | 718-636-3514 | nlanese@pratt.edu

New Mexico
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

New York City (all boroughs)
Michael Barry | 718-636-3475 | mbarry@pratt.edu

New York/Long Island
Olga Burger | 718-636-3779 | oburger@pratt.edu

New York/Up State
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

North Carolina
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

North Dakota
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Ohio
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Oklahoma
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Oregon
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Pennsylvania
Michael Barry | 718-636-3475 | mbarry@pratt.edu

Puerto Rico
Alicia Luhrssen | 718-636-3559 | aluhrsse@pratt.edu

Rhode Island
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

South Carolina
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

South Dakota
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Tennessee
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

Texas
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

Utah
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Vermont
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Virginia
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

Washington
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

Washington D.C.
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

West Virginia
Brian Hsia | 718-636-3552 | shsia@pratt.edu

Wisconsin
Ramya Ravisankar | 718-636-3780 | rravisan@pratt.edu

Wyoming
Megan Suttles | 718-636-3568 | msuttles@pratt.edu

• freshmen
• undergraduate transfer
• undergraduate international
• graduate
• graduate international
• associate
• non-degree
• readmit
• Mailing Address for Application Documents
• New Gallery

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) provides an opportunity for admission and support to talented New York students who have not reached their full academic potential due to barriers in their educational, economic, or personal background.

HEOP Students are Pratt students. They attend the same classes, live in the same residence halls, participate in the same extracurricular activities, have access to the same resources, and pursue the same careers as other Pratt students. HEOP provides additional supportive services designed to assist students with academic, financial, social and personal matters. This includes tutoring, counseling, and financial aid for students throughout their college careers.

The ultimate goal of the program is to make higher education possible for students who are inadmissible under regular admissions guidelines, but who have the potential and motivation for academic success. Students who are reviewed and found not admissable must also meet the following guidelines.
Admission Requirements:
U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
Resident of New York State
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
First-time college applicant
Inadmissible to Pratt under regular admission guidelines
Demonstrate the academic potential for satisfactory completion of a degree program
Meet New York State’s HEOP income guidelines
Attend mandatory six week summer enrichment program

Click below for more information on HEOP.

Hotel Guides

Below are several sources of hotels in Brooklyn and Manhattan as well as a list of local bed and baths and hotels.

• Places to Stay Near Campus(pdf)
• www.theinsider.com/nyc/HotelReservations.htm
• www.big-apple-manhattan-hotels.com/
• www.jimsdeli.com/lodging/list.htm
• www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/NYCBK

New York City Guide - The Big List of NYC Hotels:
www.jimsdeli.com/lodging/list.htm

• Undergraduate application (pdf) (pdf)
• Graduate application (pdf)(pdf)
• readmit form (pdf)(pdf)
• Non-degree application

Pratt's Institutional Codes

The GRE code is R2669
The SAT code is 2669
The CLEP code is 2669
The AP code is 2669
The ACT code is 2862
The TOEFL code is 2669
The FAFSA code is 002798

TAP School Codes

0615 - undergraduate
5315 - graduate

Academy of Art University




Alberta College of Art & Design




Alfred University




Arcadia University




Art Academy of Cincinnati




Art Center College of Design




The Art Institute of Boston

National Portfolio Day Association

The National Portfolio Day Association (NPDA) was created solely for the organization and planning of National Portfolio Days. Since 1978, NPDA members have been hosting portfolio days and career-in-the-arts events throughout the country. The Association consists of accredited art colleges and university art departments which are members of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. It is the only organization of its kind, and its membership represents the highest standard of visual arts education available in the United States.

• NPDA website

Admissions Appointmentand Event Scheduler

Welcome to Pratt's Admissions Appointment and Event Scheduler. We are pleased to offer you this Web service and we hope that you find it helpful and easy to use. Please select the type of Appointment(s) or Event(s) from the options below. If you have questions or need assistance with Pratt's Web Scheduler please contact Olga Burger at 718-636-3779.

Arranging Appointments

Undergraduate Events

• Interviews/Reviews (Brooklyn)
• Campus Tour (Brooklyn)
• Undergraduate Open House (Brooklyn)
• 2-Yr Associate Degree Open House
• Construction Management Open House (Manhattan)
• Graduate Open House (Brooklyn)
• Graduate Open House (Manhattan)

Complete a quick registration form and then schedule your event.

National Portfolio Day at Pratt

The National Portfolio Day at Pratt is a chance for you to show the best of your creative work to faculty and admissions representatives from over 50 of the most prestigious art and design schools in the United States. It's an opportunity to have your portfolio critiqued by experienced college representatives. (Some colleges may accept the portfolio you present as the visual portion of your application.) You'll also be able to discuss your work, your college plans, and your concerns and obtain information about the colleges in which you're interested. Bring your original artwork in two- and three-dimensional formats. You can include work in-progress, sketch books and tear sheets.

What is a National Portfolio Day?

National Portfolio Days serve a variety of purposes. Most importantly, they help further the artistic development of young artists by bringing together experienced college representatives to review your work and offer critique. You will hear many different opinions about your work. Do not hesitate to explain how you develop your ideas, and where you want to go with them.

It is understood that some people make certain kinds of art more successfully than others. Do not be discouraged if you see work that is "better" than yours. A National Portfolio Day may be the first time you have seen so many people in one place who all share a powerful commitment to the arts. This experience is a small taste of what attending a professional art program can be like. We hope you will enjoy the intensity of the experience.

National Portfolio Days are also about the exchange of information: about your work, yourself, your college plans, your concerns. They are not an examination or a competition. The college representatives are pleased to discuss their programs with you. Of course they can be most helpful when discussing your work, but it can also include works in progress, sketch books and tear sheets. Do not spend an inordinate amount of time matting or framing your work, or worrying about the presentation. The work itself is what is of interest.

No admissions decisions or scholarship awards will be offered to you at a National Portfolio Day. Some colleges represented may accept the portfolio you present as the visual portion of your application. Other colleges have review structures which prohibit them from making a definitive portfolio decision at the time of your review. All expect your art to progress in the coming months. We urge you to discuss your work with as many representatives as possible.

Megan Suttles
718 636-3568
msuttles@pratt.edu

If you're planning a visit to Pratt, try this website to plan your trip. It includes information on museums, performing arts, Broadway shows, restaurants, events, transportation by bus, subway, cab, weather and much much more.

• YOUR VISIT TO NEW YORK CITY

Undergraduate
To withdraw your application, email cpaisley@pratt.edu
Graduate
to withdraw your application, email yhah@pratt.edu

If you deposited and plan to withdraw, please inform us as soon as you are able so that we may offer your spot to someone else.

GRADUATE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Graduate information sessions are given in Brooklyn and Manhattan depending on where the programs are based. There are two for each campus.

BROOKLYN CAMPUS
10-11:30 am (Arrive by 9:45)
Oct 25
Dec 6
Meet in Pizza Gallery, Main building, basement

MANHATTAN CAMPUS (144 w. 14TH Street (bet. 6th and 7th Aves.)
10:00-11:30 am (arrive by 9:45)
Nov 1
January 10

RSVP: To reserve a place in any of our information sessions, email visit@pratt.edu and include your name, the date of the information session you want to attend, undergraduate or graduate level,your prospective program or major, and your telephone number. You may also call 718 636-3779 to schedule.

Graduate Information Sessions
These sessions for prospective graduate students are offered in Brooklyn and Manhattan and feature the programs offered at that particular campus.

BROOKLYN CAMPUS
10-11:30 am (Arrive by 9:45 am)
Oct 25
Dec 6
Meet in Pizza Gallery, Main Building, Basement

MANHATTAN CAMPUS (
144 W. 14th Street (bet 6th and 7th Aves)
10-11:30 am (arrive by 9:45)
Nov 1
Jan 10

RSV: email igriszel@pratt.edu and include your name, date of session, indicate graduate, your prospective program, and your phone number. Or call 718 636-3445 to register.

UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION SESSIONS
These sessions are given in Brooklyn for all Brooklyn-based programs and Manhattan for the associate degree and construction nmanagement programs. Construction management applicants may also contact the CM department directly for an individual appointment at 212 647-7524 or cm@pratt.edu. For more information about the associate's degree programs, or to set up an appointment for a portfolio review and a tour of the Manhattan facilities, please call 212-647-7375. To reserve a place in any of our information sessions, email visit@pratt.edu and include your name, the date of the information session you want to attend, undergraduate or graduate level,your prospective program or major, and your telephone number. You may also call 718 636-3779 to schedule.

Brooklyn Campus (for all Brooklyn-based undergraduate programs
Location: Memorial Hall)
10:00 am - 11:00 am followed by campus tour

The information sessions in Brooklyn consist of a presentation by an admissions counselor and a campus tour. Manhattan sessions are given by the chairperson of the associate's degree.

Fall 2008
Memorial Hall, Brooklyn Campus
10:00-11:00 am, 11:00 tour immediately following (45 minutes)

Saturday, Sept 13
Saturday, Sept 20
Friday, Oct 17
Friday, March 6
Friday, April 3


Information Sessions (Department-Specific)
These are more specific sessions for students who want to learn more about a particular major or department at Pratt.
Memorial Hall, Brooklyn Campus

October 31
10-11:00 am Information Session
11:00 am Campus tour
1:00-2:00 pm Department presentations for majors below
(Meet at room designated on schedule)
Communications design (graphic design, illustration, and advertising art direction)
Architecture
Art Education
Art History (BA and BFA)

Friday, Nov 21
10-11:00 am Information Session
11:00 am Campus tour
1:00-2:00 pm Department presentations for majors below
(Meet at room designated on schedule)
Fine Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, printmaking)
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Fashion Design
Digital Arts (digital animation and motion arts, interactive media and game arts)
Media arts (photography, film/video, traditional animation)
Writing
Critical and Visual Studies
Associate's Degrees (painting/drawing, graphic design, illustration, digital design and interactive media)

MANHATTAN INFORMATION SESSIONS for Associate's degree and Construction Management Programs
Location: Manhattan Campus (144 w. 14TH Street (bet. 6th and 7th Aves.)
10:00-11:30 am (arrive by 9:45)
Nov 1
January 10

Summer 2009
Information Sessions
Memorial Hall, Brooklyn Campus
10:00-11:00 am, 11:00 tour immediately following (45 minutes)
Saturday, June 27th
Friday, August 7
Friday, August 21

deferring your admission

Undergraduate Majors
Architecture (5-year)
Construction Management
Animation
Advertising Art Direction
Art History (BFA and BA)
Ceramics
Digital Arts (Computer Graphics)
Drawing
Fashion Design
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Writing
Critical and Visual Studies

Associate's Degree Programs
The AAS (Associate in Applied Science) programs are transfer programs. Students who complete the first two years in the AAS programs may transfer to the Brooklyn campus in their junior year.
Graphic Design/Illustration (AAS)
Painting/Drawing (AAS)

Professional AOS Programs
Digital Design and Interactive Media
Graphic Design
Illustration

Pratt students who wish to request readmission should complete the readmission form and submit it to the registrar's office.

• READMIT APPLICATION(pdf)

FALL 2008
August 20 International student move-in day
August 21–23 International student orientation
August 22–23 Testing for International students
August 23 Domestic student move-in day
President’s welcome followed by family
dinner
August 23–24 Family Orientation
August 24–September 1 Workshops held on various topics including
security, registration, plagiarism, safety in the
studios, getting to know the neighborhood,
and managing your money
August 25 Graduate student orientation (Brooklyn)
August 24–September 1 Transfer student orientation (residents)
August 25–September 1 Transfer student orientation (commuters)
August 27 Graduate student orientation (Manhattan)
August 25–29 Academic advisement available
September 2 First day of classes

Manhattan Programs-Orientation
AOS/AAS Orientation (Two-year programs) ONLY

Construction Management students only.

To be updated

UNDERGRADUATE INFORMATION SESSIONS
These sessions are given in Brooklyn for all Brooklyn-based programs and Manhattan for the associate degree and construction nmanagement programs. Construction management applicants may also contact the CM department directly for an individual appointment at 212 647-7524 or cm@pratt.edu. For more information about the associate's degree programs, or to set up an appointment for a portfolio review and a tour of the Manhattan facilities, please call 212-647-7375. To reserve a place in any of our information sessions, email visit@pratt.edu and include your name, the date of the information session you want to attend, undergraduate or graduate level,your prospective program or major, and your telephone number. You may also call 718 636-3779 to schedule.

Brooklyn Campus (for all Brooklyn-based undergraduate programs
Location: Memorial Hall)
10:00 am - 11:00 am followed by campus tour

Summer 2008 Information Sessions
Saturday June 28
Saturday July 19
Saturday August 9
Saturday August 16

The information sessions in Brooklyn consist of a presentation by an admissions counselor and a campus tour. Manhattan sessions are given by the chairperson of the associate's degree.

Fall 2008
Memorial Hall, Brooklyn Campus
10:00-11:00 am, 11:00 tour immediately following (45 minutes)

Saturday, Sept 13
Saturday, Sept 20
Friday, Oct 17
Friday, March 6
Friday, April 3

Information Sessions (Department-Specific)
These are more specific sessions for students who want to learn more about a particular major or department at Pratt.
Memorial Hall, Brooklyn Campus

Friday, Nov 7 CANCELLED

October 31
10-11:00 am Information Session
11:00 am Campus tour
1:00-2:00 pm Department presentations for majors below
(Meet at room designated on schedule)
Communications design (graphic design, illustration, and advertising art direction)
Architecture
Art Education
Art History (BA and BFA)

Friday, Nov 21
10-11:00 am Information Session
11:00 am Campus tour
1:00-2:00 pm Department presentations for majors below
(Meet at room designated on schedule)
Fine Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, printmaking)
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Fashion Design
Digital Arts (digital animation and motion arts, interactive media and game arts)
Media arts (photography, film/video, traditional animation)
Writing
Critical and Visual Studies
Associate's Degrees (painting/drawing, graphic design, illustration, digital design and interactive media)

MANHATTAN INFORMATION SESSIONS for Associate's degree and Construction Management Programs
Location: Manhattan Campus (144 w. 14TH Street (bet. 6th and 7th Aves.)
10:00-11:30 am (arrive by 9:45)
Nov 1
January 10

Summer 2009
Information Sessions
Memorial Hall, Brooklyn Campus
10:00-11:00 am, 11:00 tour immediately following (45 minutes)

Saturday, June 27th
Friday, August 7
Friday, August 21

• Academic Calendar

All documents including portfolios should be mailed to:
Pratt Institute
Office of Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions
200 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Note: all items should be submitted by the deadline. You will be contacted if something is missing. We do not have an online status check system.

Information for graduate students will be posted at www.pratt.edu/orientation at the end of May.

• Orientation

Young Joo Hah
Director of Graduate/International Admissions
yhah@pratt.edu

Francy Caprino
Assistant Director of Graduate/Internatinoal Admissions
fcaprino@pratt.edu

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