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With a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, a Pratt education blends theory with creative application in preparing graduates to become leaders in their professions.
Pratt enrolls a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential.
PrattCard to Expand to Myrtle Avenue this Fall
Pratt to Hold Community "Design Jam" on July 11
Pratt to Celebrate its First Ever Endowed Professorship
Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman Named Acting Fashion Design Chair
2009 Fine Arts Graduates Win Joan Mitchell Fellowship Awards
Pratt Institute and the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership (the Partnership) recently announced a collaboration to expand the reach of PrattCard, Pratt’s student and faculty identification card, to businesses on the Myrtle Avenue commercial corridor at the start of the Fall 2009 semester. Once in place, Pratt students, faculty, and staff will be able to put a cash balance on their cards similar to a debit card that can be used to shop or dine at participating Myrtle Avenue businesses.
Pratt Institute Center for Sustainable Design Studies (CSDS) and the Pratt Incubator for Sustainable Design Innovation will partner with Pratt Towers housing cooperative to hold a community “design jam” on Saturday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pratt Towers located at 333 Lafayette Avenue. Members of the community are invited to brainstorm possible residential uses for 60 square feet of unused space behind the towers that has remained empty for 15 years.
Pratt Institute President Thomas F. Schutte and The Board of Trustees of Pratt Institute will hold a dinner to celebrate the establishment of The Marc Rosen Distinguished Visiting Chair in Design on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at The Gramercy Park Hotel Roof at Two Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The event will include a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. followed by dinner, and will celebrate the first endowed professorship in the history of Pratt Institute.
Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, a Pratt alumna and fashion design executive with over 15 years of experience, has been named acting chair of the Institute’s Fashion Design Department. Pailes-Friedman, who has taught in Pratt’s fashion and industrial design departments since 1998, will begin her appointment July 1, 2009. She replaces Rosie DePasquale, who is stepping down after serving as chair of the Fashion Design Department since 2000 to work on the launch of her yoga accessories and clothing line. DePasquale will return in the spring 2010 semester as a full-time professor.
Pratt Institute department of fine arts graduate students Charlotte Meyer and Kris Scheifele won 2009 Joan Mitchell Fellowship Awards for their accomplishments in sculpture and painting, respectively. Through this award program, Meyer and Scheifele will each receive a $15,000 grant and will also participate in a group exhibition at the Cue Art Foundation in Chelsea, New York in spring of 2010.
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We prefer that applicants apply online if possible. If you prefer, you may download our application, print it, and submit it by mail.
1. Application form with fee
2. Official transcripts from each high school attended or official GED scores.
3. Results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1) or the American College Testing Program (ACT) with writing.
4. One letter of recommendation
5. Portfolio if required
6. Essay on application
7. Copy of alien registration card (permanent residents/alien residents only)
8. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam results (International applicants whose first language is not English only)
Mail all documents post marked no later than the application deadline.
All materials must be sent to:
Pratt Institute
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
DeKalb Hall, 2nd floor
200 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
We encourage all applicants to submit the online application on this website. If you wish to review the application or submit it earlier, you may download it below.
Make sure you read the graduate requirements including department requirements in addition to these requirements for international applicants.
Many programs including library science, art and design education, urban design, post-professional architecture, facilities management, creative arts therapy, environmental systems management, and historic preservation will accept applications after the January 5 deadline if there are spaces available. See specific departmental information under Departmental Requirements
All applicants for admission to graduate study at Pratt Institute are required to submit the following credentials in addition to the special program requirements.
(1) Official college transcripts
(2) Three recommendations
(3) Statement of Purpose
(4) Portfolio if required
(5) The Graduate Record Exam is only required for the Art History and the combined Art History and Master of Library Science programs. Although Pratt Institute does not require the Graduate Record Examination for the other programs, students who already have taken this examination should have the results forwarded to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Pratt's spring 09 and fall 09 applications will be posted by September 1. We are in the process of changing application software to enable students to check status online. You may download an application here by August 1 if you do not wish to wait.
Please submit as many documents as possible in one envelope indicating the words "Graduate Admissions" and the program to which you are applying.
Recommendations should be sealed in individual envelopes by the person submitting the recommendation with the signature written across the envelope flap.
Pratt's spring 09 and fall 09 online applications will be available September 1. If you wish to review or submit a print version, you may do so by downloading the application below.
Required application materials are listed under the appropriate category (freshman or transfer). In addition, the following items are required for international applicants.
Pratt's spring and fall 09 online applications will be available on September 1. If you would like to review it or submit a print version, you may download it here.
Freshman admissions decisions will be mailed by April 1 for all students who submitted applications by the appropriate deadline. Most transfer decisions will also be mailed by that time. We encourage applicants to check their status online about four weeks after submission of application and documents. We will email you when final decisions will be posted.
Graduate decisions will be mailed by the academic departments by the end of March for all applicants who completed by the January 5 or 15 deadlines. We encourage applicants to check their status online about four weeks after submission of application and documents. We will email you when final decisions will be posted.
Pratt students who wish to apply for readmission should fill out the readmit form and submit to the registrar's office. The cost for the re-admit application fee is now $50.
If you need to defer your entry date to another semester or withdraw, you should email Pratt at the following email addresses:
UG: cpaisley@pratt.edu
Grad: yhah@pratt.edu
Pratt will grant deferrals for a period of one year. After that you would have to reapply.
If you have deferred and end up enrolling at another college or taking classes, you must request consideration as a transfer. You must submit your college transcript to be considered.
A statement of purpose giving your long-range goals and your reasons for applying to Pratt Institute for advanced study.
We encourage applicant;s to submit Pratt's Online Application. Appllcants to the Associate's degree AAS transfer programs include students who feel they are not ready for the four-year program or who were not accepted to the four-year program. If you were not accepted to our four-year BFA program but would like to b;e considered for the two-year program, contact Alicia Luhrssen at 718.636.3559. There is no need to reapply.
Please note that the two-year AAS programs are offered only in graphic design/illustration and painting/drawing. The AAS program is transferable to the four-year program in graphic design or illustration or painting or drawing only with junior status. Fine arts applicants interested changing their majors to sculpture, printmaking, jewelry, or ceramics will have to take an additional year since those courses are offered in the sophomore year in Brooklyn in the BFA. Any student who wishes to change majors after two years typically has to remain at Pratt for an additional amount of time because of the sequencing of courses.
The two-year programs are offered at Pratt’s Manhattan campus at 144 West 14th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.
All admission credentials except the online application should be submitted by mail to:
Pratt Institute
Office of Admissions, 2nd floor
200 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Attn: AOS/AAS Degree
The two-year AOS program offers digital design and interactive media in addition to graphic design and illustration. The AOS is not a transfer program in that the courses will not transfer smoothly to a four-year curriculum; it is appropriate for career changers and those looking for a professional program.
TOEFL Requirements
International applicants whose first language is not English must submit a TOEFL score of 550 or an IELTS SCORE OF 6.5. Some departments require higher scores. The following require a 600: library and information science; creative arts therapy, art history; art and design education; arts and cultural management; Interior design requires a 575). Applicants for graduate communications or package design for 2009-10 will be required to submit a TOEFL score of 575 (paper), 233 (computer), or 90 (internet). Until then, the required score is 550.
The TOEFL test should be taken no later than four weeks before the admissions deadline to ensure that we receive your scores in time.
To check internet-based and computer scores in relation to paper scores, use the TOEFL concordance table below
If an applicant's first language is not English, the applicant must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by satisfying the following two language requirements:
1. Applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the IELTS and should arrange to have the official test results sent to the Office of Admissions at Pratt.
2. In addition to the TOEFL, all international students whose first language is not English are required to take a Pratt Institute English examination before they register unless they received a 600 or higher on the TOEFL. Students who do not pass this examination will be required to complete Intensive English at the Institute. Students who need special assistance in English will be required to carry a reduced load of professional courses. In calculating their expenses, graduate students should budget the tuition equivalency of two credits per semester for Intensive English courses.
TOEFL is given in cities throughout the world, several times every year, and you can register online. For information, go to the official TOEFL website below. You can also write to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
Three letters of recommendation from employers, professors, or others able to judge the applicant's potential for graduate study in the specific program. You may use the form attached to the online application or submit letters in sealed envelopes with the reference’s name signed across the back flap.
Accepted students who plan to enroll at Pratt for the fall term are required to make a deposit of $200 by May 1, the Candidate's Reply Date, or two weeks following acceptance, whichever comes later. Accepted students for the spring term must submit their deposits by December 1. The full amount of this non-refundable deposit is credited to the student's first semester tuition.
Applicants who intend to file for financial aid are required to submit their financial aid applications between January 2nd and February 1st for fall enrollment and November 1st for spring enrollment. Pratt requires the FAFSA, which you may submit online at www.pratt.edu/aid and the Pratt Application for Financial Aid, which you may download at www.pratt.edu/aid, print, and submit by mail or fax. Do not wait for your taxes to be completed but estimate your income in order to complete these forms and make corrections later using the PIN assigned by FAFSA. Do not wait to be accepted to submit your financial aid forms.
A part-time student is considered any student who takes fewer than 12 credits per semester. Part-time students taking at least six credits may be eligible for financial aid and scholarship support and may participate fully in all Pratt programs and activities. Evening classes are available.
International admissions are considered final only after the applicant has submitted all required documents, and the Office of International Affairs has issued the I-20.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended certifying the equivalence of the degree to a bachelor's degree from an institution of acceptable standards.
Transcripts must be translated into English. Students who have studied outside the US in an educational structure different from the US are encouraged to submit a World Education Services (WES) evaluation to expedite their application processing. WES evaluations do not include translations. The document must be officially translated into English before submitting to WES or any other reputable education evaluation service, e.g., your embassy.
Application form and non-refundable $90 application fee. The application form is in the catalog, downloadable to the right, or you may apply online by clicking the link below. We prefer that you apply online if possible. You may pay by credit card or check if you apply online. If you submit by mail, the US $90 must be in the form of an international money order or credit card. Checks will not be accepted.
You may click on the link above to upload your work. Once your portfolio is uploaded, it can be viewed and edited until the final submission is made. No changes can be made following the final submission of your portfolio. Be sure to submit your portfolio to the correct degree level and program. If you experience technical difficulties while uploading your portfolio, you may send an e-mail to help@slideroom.com for technical support. The cost to submit by uploading is $10.00
2. CD or DVD: Applicants may submit their work digitally on a CD or DVD. Discs should be labeled with the applicant’s full name, birth date and address. Individual files should be in JPEG (.jpg) format with a file size not exceeding 1 MB each. Time based work must be submitted in either QuickTime (.mov) format or Windows Media Video (.wmv) format. Applicants should not combine their images in any slide show or PowerPoint format. Applicants may submit an optional numbered list in Microsoft Word on the disc with the title, size, medium and a brief description of each piece.
Do not send original work. All submitted materials, including the portfolio, become the property of Pratt Institute. Portfolios in any format will not be returned or held for pickup.
Graduate scholarships ranging generally from $1,000 to $13,000 are awarded by graduate departments based on merit. They are one year only and may be renewable for some students; second year students are eligible for graduate assistantships and departmental restricted scholarships as well as graduate scholarships. No application is necessary for scholarships.
All accepted international students whose first language is not English are tested during the orientation week to assess their level of English proficiency before determining their schedules. If necessary, English is taken along with academic courses.
The Summer Certificate Program (SCP) is for
(1) accepted students who wish to improve their English skills over the summer in an intensive program. Students will be tested at the conclusion to determine if they need more English or may exempt out of English.
Intensive English program (CEP)
The CEP is a one-year, full-time program of English language academic preparation designed for students of art, design, and architecture who intend to continue in their fields of study at Pratt Institute or other art colleges in the United States. It is particularly helpful for applicants to Pratt Institute degree programs who have not yet achieved the requisite TOEFL score for admission, as well as for students who recognize the need to improve their level of English proficiency before matriculating in a degree program at the Institute. Students who are accepted for the CEP program are issued I-20 forms from Pratt Institute for two semesters of English instruction on our Brooklyn campus.
We recommend that students with TOEFL scores as follows apply to the CEP Program:
Graduate: between 500 and 549 (PBT) or 173 and 212 (CBT) or 61 and 79-80 (iBT).
Undergraduate: between 475 and 529 (PBT) or 152 and 196 (CBT) or 53 and 71 (iBT).
Summer Certificate Program (SCP)
The summer English program is a full-time program designed for
(1) accepted students who wish to improve their English skills before arriving at Pratt.
(2) international students looking for an intensive English program that is focused on the arts.
The application for this program is included online at http://www.pratt.edu/intensive_english/cep_scp_application
International students whose first language is not English are tested for English proficiency when they come to register at Pratt. They will be placed in the appropriate level of English and take their academic program simultaneously.
The I-20 Request Forms will be available to you as soon as you submit your deposit to Pratt. At that time, you will be able to access http:// my.pratt.edu with your ONEKEY which you will receive from our Institutional Technology Office by mail. You will find the I-20 forms on my.pratt.edu on the left side of the page. Complete instructions will be found there.
It takes about six weeks to issue the I-20. Because immigration procedures may require more time before you can get your visa, you should do this as quickly as you can after you deposit. Please note that need-based financial aid from Pratt Institute is not available to international students. Merit-based scholarships are available and will be awarded automatically based on portfolio and academic criteria. You must include your scholarship when you complete the I-20 form as additional income. You will also have to have a copy of your admissions letter when you go for your visa appointment.
Deadlines:
Freshmen:
Early Action:Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 5
Transfers: Feb 1
AAS/AOS Applicants (rolling admissions)
We encourage students to submit their applications and documents earlier to ensure that there is time to follow up if materials are missing. All documents must be in by the deadline. You may check your application status at www.pratt.edu/admiss about four weeks after you submit your application and materials.
Pratt Associate Degree Programs have a rolling admission policy for all applicants, which mean that there are no specific deadlines for applying to the program. However, all students are encouraged to file all application documentation as early as possible, preferably by the priority deadline of February 1st. Please submit, if possible, all documents in one envelope labeled AAS/AOS.
Students who are currently enrolled at another institution and who wish to attend Pratt as full-time, non-degree students for one or two semesters are required to submit an admissions application (freshman, transfer, or graduate) to the Office of Admissions with all required documents. Please indicate that you are a visiting student in a separate letter and also in the statement portion of the application.
International students are not permitted to enroll as visiting students or non-degree students but must enroll as degree students. For more information, contact jaaron@pratt.edu
Non-degree (non-matriculated or special students) applicants are not candidates for a degree from Pratt Institute. Acceptance as a non-degree or special student is based on the applicant's background and ability to complete successfully the work of the course. No more than eighteen credits may be accumulated as a non-matriculated student, and no more than six credits may be taken per semester without written permission of the chairperson. International students may not take courses as non-matriculated students. They must be full-time matriculated students to meet immigration regulations.
Non-degree/special students should submit the non-degree application form to the left and mail to the Admissions Office.
Students wishing to live on or near Pratt's Brooklyn campus must complete the housing forms in the enrollment guide or download them and submit them with the $300 deposit by May 1st for fall enrollment or December 1st for spring enrollment. If you have questions about housing, visit the residential life website below.
International students should apply by the January 5 deadline for fall and by September 1 for spring. All associate degree applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL score of a minimum of 530 or the IELTS score of 6 to be considered. In addition, internationall students who enroll at Pratt will take the Pratt English Proficiency Exam when they arrive to determine proficiency. If it is determined that the student is not proficient in English, he or she will be placed in intensive English courses at Pratt Institute. The TOEFL may be waived by our Director of International Admissions, Young Hah, if you have graduated from an American college or have a 600 on the TOEFL.
Upon acceptance, international students who wish to enroll at Pratt must complete the I-20 Request Forms by downloading them below and mailing them to the Office of International Affairs by the deposit deadline if possible.
Pratt tries to ensure that no student is prevented from completing his or her education due to a lack of funds. Pratt offers a large number of grants, scholarships, loans, and work awards. A large number of awards are based on academic achievement and portfolio while others are based on financial need. All financial aid packages are awarded based on both academic achievement and need. A student's "need" is determined through specific application requirements. Therefore, it is important to accurately complete the required financial aid form, the FAFSA. We prefer that you file the FAFSA electronically as your award will be available online as well as loan counseling, etc.
Pratt Institute’s application deadline for fall is February 1st. You must submit all documents including your portfolio by February 1st. After that time, programs with space may accept additional applicants, but most programs fill quickly. AAS/AOS applicants can apply on a rolling admissions basis although they are encouraged to submit their application as close to February 1st as possible. Spring applications are due October 1st.
Applicants are notified of the decision of the Admissions Committee by April 1st if a complete application was submitted by the Feb 1st deadline.
Credit may be given for courses appropriate to the curriculum at Pratt. Only a grade of C or better from national institutions and only a
numeric evaluation of 70 or better from international institutions will be considered acceptable for transfer to the Pratt record. Grades of lower than C (including C–) or less than 70 are not acceptable for transfer credit evaluation. All students petitioning for transfer credit(s) must submit official transcript(s) from all colleges attended. Credit evaluations will be completed after acceptance. Additional transcripts for credit evaluation will not be accepted once the semester begins. Students seeking transfer credit for studio courses in art and design are required to submit a portfolio reflective of their coursework completed in prior college(s) as part of the admissions application. Prior to registration, the transfer student receives an estimate by the Office of Admissions of the credit that can be expected for work done at previous college(s). Additional support documents may be requested by the Office of Admissions (bulletin, course hours, syllabi, etc.). The student's program at Pratt will be planned with the appropriate art and design academic advisor using
the credit evaluation as a guide for the required work to be completed. After all final official transcripts have been received, a complete evaluation of
transfer credit will be sent to the student and adviser. (Transfer students in Interior Design are required to bring their portfolios to their academic advisor
during registration.) Transfer credit is not included in the scholastic index. If less than 50 percent of a student’s credits is earned at Pratt, the
student will not be considered for honors.
Appeal of Transfer Credit Evaluation
Students who feel their evaluation is incorrect or wish to appeal their evaluation should contact the Director of Transfer Admissions, Ramya Ravissan, in the Office of Admissions (rravisan@pratt.edu, 718 636-3514).
AP Credit
Transfer students wishing to receive AP credit for courses taken in high school must have their official AP scores sent to Pratt and must complete the AP portion of the Credit Evaluation form found in the Enrollment Guide after acceptance and before the first semester.
See AP policies under Freshman Requirements to determine how many credits Pratt accepts.
All applicants to undergraduate degree programs must complete a basic application form. We encourage all students to submit online if possible by clicking Online Application on this page. The application fee can be paid by credit card or by check if you apply online.
If you are unable to submit an application online, you may download the application and print it out to mail it in. Printed copies may be downloaded on this page.
The completed basic application form should be returned to the Office of Admissions together with a non-refundable $50 application fee ($90 for international applicants).
To Waive Fee: In cases of extreme financial hardship, the applicant's guidance counselor may request that this fee be waived; the waiver should be submitted with the print application (downloadable on site) .
Freshman applicants should have an official copy of their mid-year secondary school transcript (after first trimester or second quarter of senior year) sent to the Office of Admissions by their guidance counselor. Pratt does not provide a special request form for the secondary school transcript.
Early action applicants must submit their latest transcript and must also submit the mid-year record when available.
Recommended High School Course Work
The following subjects are strongly recommended for admission to specific Pratt programs:
SAT/ACT tests are not required of transfer applicants but should be submitted if you have completed fewer than two semesters.
All applicants are required to submit at least one letter of recommendation. If possible, this letter should come from a teacher or employer in a field related to the applicant's professional goal. Pratt provides a special form for the letter of recommendation online. A letter is acceptable as well.
We strongly encourage all applicants to apply online in order to be able to check your application status online and to expedite processing of your application. All applicants to undergraduate degree programs must complete a basic application form, either online or in print form. Print copies may be downloaded at this site. The completed basic application form should be returned to the Office of Admissions with a non-refundable $50 application fee or $90 for international applicants. In cases of extreme financial hardship, the applicant's transfer counselor may request that this fee be waived. The applicant must submit a print application with the waiver.
Students who have enrolled in other institutions of higher education should request that official mid-year transcripts from each college or university be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transfer applicants are required to submit the high school record as well. Transfer applicants with a college degree are not required to submit high school records.
AP Courses
Transfer students who wish to receive credit for their AP courses taken in high school must have their scores sent to the Office of Admissions and must complete the AP section of the credit evaluation form found in the Enrollment Guide after acceptance and before the beginning of their first semester. The AP policy is describe in the Freshman Applicant section.
All applicants are encouraged to submit one letter of recommendation from either a teacher, guidance counselor, or employer in a field related to the applicant's professional goal. If you wish to use our recommendation form, you can download it at www.pratt.edu/admiss/apply under Download Applications. The undergraduate pdf contains the reference form. It's also in the back of the catalog. You may also use a letter instead. (Not required for two-year programs).
Applicants are expected to take either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing program (ACT) no later than January of their senior year for regular admission. Please do not rush a paper copy of your scores. Pratt receives them electronically. Make sure you indicate Pratt as a recipient when you take the test.
First-time Freshman Art, Design, and Architecture Applicants
All first-time freshman art, design and architecture applicants except Art History BA applicants must submit a visual portfolio consisting of 12-20 pieces of two-or three-dimensional work. (Art history BA applicants must submit a writing portfolio. See section below.) The work should consist of a variety of mediums and approaches. It can include assignment-based projects, self-directed work or pieces of a collaborative nature. The portfolio does not need to be discipline-specific. The portfolio must include at least three to five pieces of work showing the observational process (life drawing). Applicants should avoid including work that copies photographs, uses the grid system, or directly replicates any other artist’s work (including replicating anime drawings, cartoons, or video game character designs).
Portfolios may be submitted online using our online system below, submitted by mail or delivered personally to the admissions office. Admissions advisement sessions and reviews done during National Portfolio Days or by appointment off-campus do not fulfill the applicant’s visual requirement. They are for guidance only.
Portfolio Format
Applicants may submit their portfolios in one of four ways.
1. Online: We recommend using the online portfolio system to upload your portfolio with digital files. The system allows you to create an inventory of works, listing for each image the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. It is also possible to upload video works.
You may click on the link above to upload your work. Once your portfolio is uploaded, it can be viewed and edited until the final submission is made. No changes can be made following the final submission of your portfolio. Be sure to submit your portfolio to the correct degree level and program. If you experience technical difficulties while uploading your portfolio, you may send an e-mail to help@slideroom.com for technical support. The cost to submit by uploading is $10.00
2. CD or DVD: Applicants may submit their work digitally on a CD or DVD. Discs should be labeled with the applicant’s full name, birth date and address. Individual files should be in JPEG (.jpg) format with a file size not exceeding 1 MB each. Time based work must be submitted in either QuickTime (.mov) format or Windows Media Video (.wmv) format. Applicants should not combine their images in any slide show or PowerPoint format. Applicants may submit an optional numbered list in Microsoft Word on the disc with the title, size, medium and a brief description of each piece.
3. Digital Prints: Applicants may submit color digital prints of their work. Individual prints should be no larger 8.5 x 11 and may be printed on any paper. Digital prints should be placed in an 8.5 x 11 envelope labeled with the applicants name, birth date and address. Do not mount, combine into a binder, or bind the individual prints. Each print should be labeled on the back with the applicant’s name, birth date and address.
4. Slides: Applicants submitting slides must arrange them in a plastic slide sheet clearly labeled with the applicant’s full name, birth date and address. Individual slides should be labeled with the applicant’s name and title of the piece. Applicants may submit an optional, numbered slide list with the title, size, medium and a brief description of each piece.
Do not send original work. All submitted materials, including the portfolio, become the property of Pratt Institute. Portfolios in any format will not be returned or held for pickup.
First time freshman architecture applicants may waive the portfolio requirement if their high school grade point average is a 3.7 (90% on a 100 pt. scale) or higher. Architecture applicants who fall into this category are still encouraged to submit a portfolio if they have one. Freshman photography and film applicants are encouraged to submit work that includes a variety of mediums, including drawing, but may submit a purely photographic or film portfolio.
Portfolios must be submitted by mail or delivered personally to the admissions office. Admissions advisement sessions and reviews done during National Portfolio Days or by appointment off-campus do not fulfill the applicant’s visual requirement. They are for guidance only.
Common FAQs About Portfolios
Am I meeting the requirements asked for in the application?
This may seem simple but you might be surprised by how many applications and portfolios we receive that do not follow the directions laid out in the application instructions. Sending five pieces of work just isn’t enough to see the scope of your work. Sending fifty pieces indicates a lack of ability to edit your work. We evaluate anywhere from 5,000-8,000 portfolios each year. The portfolios that stand out are the ones that are well edited, show the strength of the applicants’ talent and adhere to the 12-20 piece submission requirement.
Am I showing some form of the observational process?
With very few exceptions, the observational process is required in some form for all specialized art and design schools. Pratt is no exception. The observational process is the foundation for almost every discipline taught at Pratt. It is about the visual and psychological process of looking at the world around you, making decisions about how you want to interpret what you see and then replicating that which you observe. This process is fundamental in creating and understanding all things visual.
For the portfolio requirements, demonstrate that you are able to go through this observational process. The medium and subject to which you choose to apply the observational process is up to you. Technical studies in various mediums are adequate (still life, figure, interior, etc.), but try to move beyond technical studies and use the observational process to express something that is connected to who you are and what you are thinking about.
What does my work say about me?
Is the work you are submitting telling us about who you are, what you’ve been doing, what your opinion is, where you want to go? Many applicants limit addressing these questions to their essay. Use your creativity and skills to address these questions visually. We want to see that you are willing to take some risks, go beyond what is asked of you, and that you are asking big questions.
Am I showing a range of skills and approaches?
Diversity of work is a very important part of the portfolio. It can include but is not limited to using different types of mediums, using different visual styles or making work about different subjects. It also includes visually approaching a single question 100 different ways and then showing us the three that you thought were the most, or sometimes least, successful in answering that question. Show us that you are open to all kinds of creative solutions to all kinds of questions.
Do not make work specifically for the admissions portfolio. Just make work, and lots of it. When it is time to apply, it is simply a matter of editing what you have made to show us what you might accomplish while you are here at Pratt.
If you want additional advice on your work, please feel free to contact our Visit Coordinator at visit@pratt.edu or 718-626-3779 to set up an appointment with one of our admissions advisors. Our admissions advisors are all active artists and designers and are happy to give potential applicants feedback on their work and their application portfolio. They travel across the country starting in September and are available weekdays at our Brooklyn Admissions Office.
Applicants seeking portfolio feedback from admissions advisors should contact the office between March 15th and December 15th.
Applicants are required to submit a writing portfolio of recent writing (no more than ten pages).
Writing and Critical and Visual Studies applicants may submit poetry, short stories, and excerpts from novels, articles, and essays. Please submit one sample of analytical writing. We encourage you to submit several examples of your writing in different styles. If you submit poetry, you must also submit some prose.
BA in Art History applicants should submit an example of analytical writing.
Writing samples should be included with your application documents.
Pratt's architecture program was ranked 10th nationally by DesignIntelligence.
A portfolio is required of all freshman architecture applicants except those with a 3.7 high school GPA, however, we encourage everyone to submit a portfolio to receive the highest scholarship possible. A portfolio is not required for construction management. Details on submission of the portfolio are the same as the art and design requirements for freshmen. See section on art and design portfolio for details.
Applicants who submit complete applications including portfolio by the January 5 deadline will receive their decisions by April 1st. You may now check your status online at www.pratt.edu/admiss.
Deposit forms will be mailed to you by your department with your acceptance letter. Once you have submitted your deposit (by May 1), you will be sent an enrollment packet.
Accepted graduate students for the fall 2009 semester must pay a $500 deposit by May 1, or two weeks after acceptance, whichever comes later.
Accepted students who plan to enroll in the spring 2010 semester are required to make a deposit of $500 DEc 1 or two weeks after acceptance, whichever comes later. The full amount of this non-refundable deposit is deducted from the student's first semester tuition.
Application form and non-refundable $50 application fee. ($90 for international students). All graduate applicants should submit the online application. If you are unable to submit the application online, you may download the print application at this site. Online applicants will be able to check their admissions status online.
A statement of purpose giving your long-range goals and your reason for applying to Pratt Institute for advanced study.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended after graduation from secondary school.
Three letters of recommendation from employers, professors, or others able to judge the applicant's technical potential for graduate study in the specific program in sealed envelopes signed by sender across the envelope flap. These should be submitted with the other documents and application if possible. References may use the form in the back of the online or downloadable application or write a letter.
The deadline for all graduate applications but architecture, urban design, design management, and arts and cultural management is January 5 for fall and October 1 for spring. All materials should be received by the deadline. Pratt will notify you if items are missing in time to make the review process.
The deadline for Graduate Architecture and Architecture and Urban Design is January 15th. Applicants to the Design Management and Arts and Cultural Management programs are encouraged to submit their applications by March 1. Although candidates may be considered for admission to these programs until June 1, their applications will only be reviewed if the program is still accepting applications as of that date.
Most programs will accept applications after the January 5 deadline if there are spaces available. See specific departmental information under Departmental Requirements
International applicants whose first language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam and have the results sent by the application deadline. Register online at www.toefl.org. International students who have taken the SAT or ACT test may submit SAT or ACT test scores instead of the TOEFL. A TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 79 (internet) or 213 (computer) is required for four-year programs. The two-year associate’s degree programs require a TOEFL score of 530 (paper), 71 (internet), or 197 (computer)
Pratt’s TOEFL code is 2669. Pratt will also accept the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) in lieu of the TOEFL. The required score for four-year programs is 6.5 and 6 for the associate’s degree programs.
International applicants must submit official transcripts (academic records) of all secondary school studies as well as any post-secondary studies. Applicants also must submit official results of all external examinations. These would include: General Certificate of Education, Hong Kong School Certificate of Education, Israeli matriculation or Bagrut, Secondary School Certificates and Baccalaureate Part I and Part II. Transcripts must be translated to English.
Students submitting college/university transcripts from an international school must have transcripts translated into English. If your school cannot provide this, you must have them translated by some other reputable service such as World Educational Services (www.wes.org) or by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org).
Applicants with deficiencies in their undergraduate preparation of not more than six credits may, at the discretion of the department, be admitted on a non-matriculating basis for not more than 18 graduate credits in total. Not more than six credits may be taken each semester without approval by the chairperson. These students may become matriculated upon completion of at least eight graduate credits with grade B or better. Applicants with deficiencies of more than six credits should apply as special students on the undergraduate level and may apply on the graduate level once these deficiencies are satisfactorily removed.
It is recommended that applicants to the Bachelor of Architecture program submit the results of two achievement tests:
English Composition and
Mathematics (level I or II)
Students who did not complete secondary school but who have passed the High School Equivalency Examination (GED) are required to have an official score report sent to the Office of Admissions in addition to submitting an official transcript from the secondary school attended.
Applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree in any field including a four-year architecture degree. A portfolio must be submitted providing evidence of their interest in architecture or their visual sensibility through the medium of their choice (photography, drawing, essays, videos, etc.) Portfolios can be submitted in any format. Fall entrance only.
If you would like to have your work reviewed in person in order to receive feedback, you may arrange for a review either at Pratt or in your area. To find out whether we will be visiting your area, see the tab, Off-campus Reviews. Off-campus reviews are scheduled from September through the end of January. Pratt attends most National Portfolio Days.
To schedule an interview and portfolio review at Pratt or off-campus, call Pratt's Office of Admissions at (718) 636-3779, 3514, 800-331-0834 or email. Our visit coordinator/counselor would be happy to schedule a campus tour as well at that time. Campus tours are held at 10:30 and 2:30.
If you do not have a portfolio, you may take the home art examination.
Complete the following drawings in black and white only. You may use any media, except oils. Draw while looking at the object.
1 A pair of shoes or sneakers.
2 A self-portrait. Do not copy a photograph.
3 Any other still life you choose
Solve the following problem in color. No oils.
1 Design a calendar page (one month only. You may include anything you think appropriate (photos, drawings) as well as type and numbers.
2 Design a page built around a quotation. Include all words of the quotation as a design element.
Solve the following problem in color. No oils.
1 Illustrate a quotation. Send along the words of the quotation with your painting.
2 Draw a single figure in an environment. Draw all from life and imagination. You may use photos or printed materials as reference only.
Applicants must submit a visual portfolio consisting of 12-20 pieces of two-or three-dimensional work. The work should consist of a variety of mediums and approaches. It can include assignment-based projects, self-directed work or pieces of a collaborative nature. The portfolio must include at least three to five pieces of work showing the observational process (Examples might include life drawing, self-portrait, landscape, still-life). Applicants should avoid including work that copies photographs, uses the grid system, or directly replicates any other artist’s work (including replicating anime drawings, cartoons, or video game character designs). If you do not have work to submit, you may take the "home exam" below.
If you are not sure whether your portfolio is complete enough to submit, we encourage you to come in early in the fall semester so that your admissions counselor can give you suggestions and guidance. This will allow you sufficient time to complete your work by the priority application deadline, January 5. We will continue to accept applications for the program throughout the semester as long as there is room.
Juniors are encouraged to come in for a review in the spring so that our admissions counselors can help you prepare for the application process and improve your chances for a scholarship.
We encourage all applicants to present their original work during an interview with your admissions counselor for feedback although it is not required. This gives you an opportunity to ask questions, and get advice on your work. This will not be your official review, which must be done in any of the ways outlined on this page.
Applicants must submit a visual portfolio consisting of 12-20 pieces of two-or three-dimensional work. The work should consist of a variety of mediums and approaches. It can include assignment-based projects, self-directed work or pieces of a collaborative nature. The portfolio must include at least three to five pieces of work showing the observational process (Examples might include life drawing, self-portrait, landscape, still-life). Applicants should avoid including work that copies photographs, uses the grid system, or directly replicates any other artist’s work (including replicating anime drawings, cartoons, or video game character designs).
If you are not sure whether your portfolio is complete enough to submit, we encourage you to come in early in the fall semester so that your admissions counselor can give you suggestions and guidance. This will allow you sufficient time to complete your work by the priority application deadline, January 5. We will continue to accept applications for the program throughout the semester as long as there is room.
Juniors are encouraged to come in for a review in the spring so that our admissions counselors can help you prepare for the application process and improve your chances for a scholarship.
We encourage all applicants to present their original work during an interview with your admissions counselor for feedback although it is not required. This gives you an opportunity to ask questions, and get advice on your work. This will not be your official review, which must be done in any of the ways outlined on this page.
Applicants should have received a bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or interior design. Applicants receiving the bachelor's degree in other fields are also eligible but may be required to take non-credit courses in building technology unless they have acquired equivalent knowledge through non-academic experience. Applicants must submit a writing sample that indicates an interest in and awareness of the issues addressed in the program.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in dance or psychology. Prerequisites are 12 credits in psychology (to include general, abnormal, theories of personality, and developmental psychology; and course work in anatomy/kinesiology. Students must also have extensive experience in at least two idioms of dance, one of which must be modern dance. Students must have experience in body/mind modalities, such as meditation, yoga, or body therapy. A written synopsis of dance training and experience must be submitted with the application. A personal interview will be required, part of which will include movement. Applications will be accepted after the deadline.
1 Application Fee, $40 ($90 for International Students)
2 Essay/Statement of Purpose
3 One Letter of Recommendation
4 Transcripts from all previous colleges attended
5 Portfolio
Transfer students must also submit their high school transcripts. Before enrolling, official copies of all final transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admissions at Pratt.
1 Application Fee, $50 ($90 for International Students)
2 Portfolio
3 Essay
4 High School Transcript(s)
Pratt's graphic design (communications design) program is ranked ninth nationally by US News and World Reports Best Graduate Schools. Applicants must submit 12-20 pieces of work, with no more than three or four pieces in any one category (i.e., drawing, graphic design, typography, photography, digital design, painting, sculpture, and/or anything else that is visual. Make sure you provide enough pieces to enable us to judge. Slick professional-looking portfolios are not necessary. Since the ability to draw is important, please make sure you submit some drawings and not just computer images.
You may submit in one of several ways: (1) you may submit your portfolio online at https://pratt.slideroom.com or by clicking below (instructions below) (2) You may provide websites for us to access (3)or you may submit a Mac-formatted CD. An interview (phone or in person) may be required. Applicants for 09-10 will be required to submit a TOEFL score of 575 (paper), 233 (computer), or 90 (internet). Until then, the required score is 550. Fall entrance only.
Online Submission: We recommend using the online portfolio system to upload your portfolio with digital files. The system allows you to create an inventory of works, listing for each image the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. It is also possible to upload video works.
Once your portfolio is uploaded, it can be viewed and edited until the final submission is made. No changes can be made following the final submission of your portfolio. Be sure to submit your portfolio to the correct degree level and program. If you experience technical difficulties while uploading your portfolio, you may send an e-mail to help@slideroom.com for technical support. The cost to submit by uploading is $10.00.
Pratt's graduate industrial design program is ranked fourth nationally by US News and World Reports and third nationally by DesignIntelligence 2008.
Applicants should submit a portfolio in print format. Each piece should be no larger than 8.5" x 11" and may contain both text and images. There is no maximum or minimum number of images. The portfolio must contain examples of drawing and sketching as a communication tool, the building of three-dimensional objects, and basic graphic design skills using computer presentation programs. Showing project process as well as final products is recommended. Please include any additional materials that tell the story of who you are as a creative person. You may include digital media in addition if you wish, but we would prefer not to have it as the only submission. The MID program is highly collaborative and includes students from a wide variety of backgrounds. It is helpful to include in the statement special skills that would benefit your peers. A TOEFL of 575 (paper, (233 (coputer), or 90 (internet) is required. Fall entrance only.
You may submit your portfolio, which should include 12-15 images, in several ways including using our new online submission.
1. Online: We recommend using the online portfolio system to upload your portfolio with digital files. The system allows you to create an inventory of works, listing for each image the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. It is also possible to upload video works.
You may upload your work at https://pratt.slideroom.com or by clicking on the link below. Once your portfolio is uploaded, it can be viewed and edited until the final submission is made. No changes can be made following the final submission of your portfolio. Be sure to submit your portfolio to the correct degree level and program. If you experience technical difficulties while uploading your portfolio, you may send an e-mail to help@slideroom.com for technical support. The cost to submit by uploading is $10.00. PLEASE PRINT A COPY OF YOUR DIGITAL THUMBNAILS AND MAIL THAT TO THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS SO THAT WE KNOW THAT YOU SUBMITTED YOUR PORTFOLIO ONLINE
2. Slides or Prints: submit a portfolio of 12-15 slides or 8.5" x 11" prints from digital images.
3. IN ADDITION TO the slides or prints, VHS tapes & DVDs may be offered. CD-ROMs and DVDs must be viewable on Macintosh. No other media will be accepted. Work may be either analog (traditional) or digital, or both.
A portfolio should represent extensive preparation in the area in which the applicant wishes to major and include some work in the minor area. Fall entrance only unless you are transferring from a similar program.
The MFA program accepts students for fall only.
Applicants must have a major art degree (either the BFA or BA in Studio Art) or at least forty undergraduate credits in studio art (excluding art history and aesthetics).
You may submit your portfolio, which should include 15-20 images, in several ways including using our new online submission.
1. Online: We recommend using the online portfolio system to upload your portfolio with digital files. The system allows you to create an inventory of works, listing for each image the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. It is also possible to upload video works.
You may upload your work at https://pratt.slideroom.com or by clicking on the link below. Once your portfolio is uploaded, it can be viewed and edited until the final submission is made. No changes can be made following the final submission of your portfolio. Be sure to submit your portfolio to the correct degree level and program. If you experience technical difficulties while uploading your portfolio, you may send an e-mail to help@slideroom.com for technical support. The cost to submit by uploading is $10.00. PLEASE PRINT A COPY OF YOUR DIGITAL THUMBNAILS AND MAIL THAT TO THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS SO THAT WE KNOW THAT YOU SUBMITTED YOUR PORTFOLIO ONLINE.
2. CD or slides: All CDss and slides must be accompanied by a list describing size, materials used, and date of completion for each image. All CDs should be accompanied by a digital color printout of the work in case we are unable to open the CD. All CD’s and slides must be labeled with the artist’s name.
The Graduate Admissions Review Committee is interested in a serious exploration of an idea rather than a portfolio that contains a variety of work or styles. It is possible for an applicant to work in several media for example, painting, printmaking and sculpture as long as all of the work is concerned with a central idea. The committee is more interested in the work done in the latter part of the applicant’s college career. Please make sure your slides are of a good quality.
Applicants must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum of 24 credit-hours in studio and art history courses at a higher education institution that is regionally accredited or approved by the NY Sstate Department of Education. Applicants must submit ten color copies of his or her own artwork (may include teaching projects but must also include observational drawing and painting). An interview by phone or in person will follow. Contact the department at 718 636-3-3637 to arrange. A TOEFL of 600 (250 computer-based or 100 internet) is required.
Applicants should have received a bachelor's degree in a scientific, analytical, or technical field. They must submit a writing sample that indicates an interest in or awareness of issues to be addressed in this program. A portfolio is not required.
Applicants should have received a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution. They must submit a statement of purpose indicating how and why they are interested in historic preservation and why they think Pratt would suit their needs, all college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Applicants should have received their bachelor's degree in any field and must submit an extended piece of writing to support their application for advanced studies. The writing sample may be a term paper or report done for work and is not required to be related to planning.
The application deadline is January 15th. Applicants must have received either a Bachelor of Architecture degree (five-year program) from an accredited school of architecture. Applicants must present a portfolio (print only) providing evidence of being qualified to participate in advanced studies. In exceptional circumstances, licensed architects with extensive professional work experience, but without the five-year professional degree, may ask for special consideration and review of their portfolio to establish proficiency for admission. Fall entrance only.
Applicants must have received a Bachelor of Architecture degree (five-year program) from an accredited school of architecture. A portfolio (print only) must be submitted providing evidence of qualification to participate in advanced studies. In exceptional circumstances, licensed architects with extensive professional work experience but without the five-year professional degree may ask for special consideration and review of their portfolio to establish proficiency for admission. Applicants will be accepted after the Jan 15 deadline if there is room. Fall entrance only.
The graduate interior design program was ranked 2nd in the country by DesignIntelligence 2006 and has been ranked second or third nationally for the past seven years.
Applicants to the Master of Science in Interior Design must present a bachelor’s degree in the fields of art, liberal arts, business, engineering, or other disciplines including the professional design fields. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or other closely related design fields are eligible for the two- year graduate program.
PORTFOLIO
You may submit your portfolio, which should include 15-25 images, in several ways including using our new online submission.
1. Online: We recommend using the online portfolio system to upload your portfolio with digital files. The system allows you to create an inventory of works, listing for each image the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. It is also possible to upload video works.
You may upload your work at https://pratt.slideroom.com or by clicking on the link below. Once your portfolio is uploaded, it can be viewed and edited until the final submission is made. No changes can be made following the final submission of your portfolio. Be sure to submit your portfolio to the correct degree level and program. If you experience technical difficulties while uploading your portfolio, you may send an e-mail to help@slideroom.com for technical support. The cost to submit by uploading is $10.00. PLEASE PRINT A COPY OF YOUR THUMBNAILS AND MAIL THAT IN SO WE KNOW THAT YOU USED THE ONLINE PROCESS.
2. Slides, CD_ROM, or Prints: Slides, CD-ROM with a powerpoint presentation of portfolio, or 8.5” x 11” hard copies may be submitted demonstrating skills from previous education and/or professional experience.
Applicants with unrelated undergraduate degrees are eligible for the three- year graduate program. No portfolio is required, but students are expected to have basic architectural drafting skills and basic visual fundamental background such as drawing, two-dimensional or three- dimensional design. Special course work is provided at Pratt Institute during the summer session for students entering the Interior Design program in the fall. Students applying to the three-year graduate program who do have work to show should submit it according to the instructions above.
Interviews and tours of the department are recommended when possible. Students requesting an interview should contact the department at 718-636-3630. The minimum TOEFL score for international applicants is 575.
Applicants must present a bachelor's degree in studio art or psychology. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in psychology must also have at least twelve undergraduate credits in studio art. Applicants should have 12 psychology credits (to include general, abnormal,development and theories of personality) and 18 studio art credits (to
include drawing, painting and ceramics). While we suggest that you complete as many of these credits as you can before starting the program, you may start the program with half of the psychology and half of the studio art credits completed. A portfolio of twelve to fifteen slides is required of all applicants. Applicants are contacted for an interview when all credentials have been received. Applications will be considered after the deadline.
Early submission of applications together with all necessary credentials is highly desirable. For the international applicant to be considered, applications should be received no later than January 5 for the fall semester and September 1 for the spring. Applications received and/or completed after these dates will be given consideration only if vacancies still exist.
Architecture and Writing:
English 4 units
Social Studies 1 unit
College Prep. Math 3-4 units
Science 2 units (d)
Academic Electives 3 units (a)
General Electives 2 units (b)
Construction Management:
English 4 units
Social Studies 1 unit
College Prep. Math 4 units (c)
Science 2 units (e)
Electives 5 units
Fall 2009 Entering Students
Advanced Placement (AP) Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board will be considered for credit or placement for liberal arts with a grade of 5 and art history with a grade of 4. Pratt does not award AP credit for studio courses. Art history will award credit for the first semester (HA115) (with a grade of 4 or 5 and students will be waived from the 2nd semester (HA116) Students who receive a 3 on the AP Art history exam. get no credit, but are waived for one semester (HA 115); they may be eligible for a waiver for the second semester, but they need to meet with the Chair for an interview and determination. If they have had any other art history equivalent, they need to meet with the Chair for a possible waiver. Pratt does not award AP credit for studio courses. Applicants submitting AP scores should have official score reports sent directly to the Office of Admissions as soon as they receive them in order to get credit. They must be submitted before they register for the first semester of classes. The credit evaluation form found in the enrollment should be filled out in the section entitled AP Credit. Students who fail to submit their scores before they register will not get credit for AP scores.
Language Credit: No more than six credits will be awarded based on AP tests or courses taken in other colleges.
Fall 2010 Entering Students
Advanced Placement Credit Policy
Pratt Institute accepts up to a maximum of nine (9) total AP credits (up to 3 credits in each of the categories) with a score* of four (4) or five (5) only in the following:
• English – 3 credits. AP courses of study accepted are:
o English Language and Composition
Transfer credit given for ENGL-101. Enrollment in ENGL-103 the first semester at Pratt is required.
• Math or Science – 3 credits. Students given transfer credit for a specific course may not enroll in other courses listed below as equivalent, but must enroll in more advanced courses. AP courses of study accepted are:
o Calculus AB
Transfer credit given for Math 151
o Calculus BC
Transfer credit given for Math 151
o Chemistry
Transfer credit given for Sci 170
o Environmental Science
Transfer credit given for Sci 177
o Physics B
Transfer credit given for Sci 170
o Electricity and Magnetism
Transfer credit given for Sci 170
o Mechanics
Transfer credit given for Sci 170
o Biology
Transfer credit given for Sci 170
o Statistics.
Transfer credit given for Math 151
• Art History* - 3 credits. AP courses of study accepted are:
o Art History
Transfer credit given for HA-115
*Note: A student achieving an AP score of 3 in the History of Art and/or Design will have the option to be interviewed by the chairperson of the department to determine sufficient mastery of course material. The chairperson will then determine whether the student may be assigned to a higher level course. In no case will the process result in a waiver of credit requirements but only in the substitution of another course.
Credits are only accepted at the time of initial matriculation at Pratt.
Test requirements (ACT/SAT) may be waived for applicants who have been out of school for five or more years or for other unusual circumstances. Students wishing to be considered for exemption from test requirements should address their requests in writing to the Director of Admissions.
An applicant must hold a master’s degree in library science or in a closely related field. The latter students as well as students holding their library degrees from international universities may, at the discretion of the dean, be required to take additional courses on the master’s level.
Applicants are expected to offer evidence of maturity and leadership potential for the profession. Three letters of reference are required. An interview may be required.
Applicants will be contacted by the library school if an interview is deemed necessary. When candidates live a distance from New York and a personal interview is not feasible, additional references in support of their applications may be necessary. Students may continue to apply after the February 1 priority deadline. SILS students may take no more than a total of 6 credits as nonmatriculated (nondegree) students. All nonmatriculated students must obtain written permission.
An applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university representing sound, basic training in the humanities, social sciences, or sciences.
The applicant must have a superior scholastic record or otherwise give evidence of ability to perform work on the graduate level. The school requests that applicants take the GRE Aptitude Test only when it is judged from a review of the application that there is some question as to academic ability. GREs are not required for the Library Media Specialist program. Applications are accepted throughout the semester as long as there is room, but students are encouraged to submit them as early as possible.
International students must submit a TOEFL score of at least 600 (250 computer or 100 internet.) Students who are not international but whose first language is not English must submit the GRE or TOEFL.
Applicants must present an undergraduate degree in the art or design disciplines with at least three years of arts/culture experience. A 3.0 undergraduate cumulative GPA is required. A TOEFL score of 600 is required of international students. A resume is required. Applications will be considered after the January 5 deadline. As the DM/ACM programs are very competitive and attract many applicants, we encourage application by March 1. However, candidates may be considered for admission until the program deadlines of June 1, if they meet program needs to recruit a diverse class from across the design and cultural disciplines and from across the world. Contact the chair for specific deadline information. Fall entrance only.
Applicants must present an undergraduate degree in one of the design disciplines with a minimum of three years professional experience. A TOEFL score of 600 is required of international applicants. A resume is required as well. Applications are accepted after Pratt's general January 1st deadline. Completed applications received by March will assure early review by department. As the DM/ACM programs are very competitive and attract many applicants, we encourage application by March 1. However, candidates may be considered for admission until the program deadlines of June 1, if they they meet program needs to recruit a diverse class from across the design and cultural disciplines and from across the world. Contact the chair for deadline information. Fall entrance only.
Applicants must present a B.F.A., B.A. or the equivalent including a survey course in undergraduate art history. Students must have or acquire reading knowledge of French or German. Applications will be considered after the January 5 deadline. No portfolio is required. The GRE is required. A writing sample is required. You may submit a term paper, report, or other work submitted for a college course. A 600 TOEFL is required. Fall entrance only.
Art and Design: All transfer applicants to art and design majors must submit a visual portfolio wit the exception of BA in Art History applicants who must submit a writing portfolio. See below. The portfolio requirements for transfer applicants who have not taken art courses in their previous college (and will enter the foundation year) are identical to the freshman requirement. Transfer applicants who have taken studio art courses in college should include examples of work that reflect all studio experiences at their previous college.
Writing, Critical and Visual Studies, and Art History B.A.:
The portfolio requirement for transfers is the same as the freshman requirement.
Portfolios may be submitted in four ways.
1. Online: We recommend using the online portfolio system to upload your portfolio with digital files. The system allows you to create an inventory of works, listing for each image the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. It is also possible to upload video works.
You may click on the link below to upload your work or go directly to https://pratt.slideroom.com/. Once your portfolio is uploaded, it can be viewed and edited until the final submission is made. No changes can be made following the final submission of your portfolio. Be sure to submit your portfolio to the correct degree level and program. If you experience technical difficulties while uploading your portfolio, you may send an e-mail to help@slideroom.com for technical support. The cost to submit by uploading is $10.00
2. CD or DVD: Applicants may submit their work digitally on a CD or DVD. Discs should be labeled with the applicant’s full name, birth date and address. Individual files should be in JPEG (.jpg) format with a file size not exceeding 1 MB each. Time based work must be submitted in either QuickTime (.mov) format or Windows Media Video (.wmv) format. Applicants should not combine their images in any slide show or PowerPoint format. Applicants may submit an optional numbered list in Microsoft Word on the disc with the title, size, medium and a brief description of each piece.
3. Digital Prints: Applicants may submit color digital prints of their work. Individual prints should be no larger 8.5 x 11 and may be printed on any paper. Digital prints should be placed in an 8.5 x 11 envelope labeled with the applicants name, birth date and address. Do not mount, combine into a binder, or bind the individual prints. Each print should be labeled on the back with the applicant’s name, birth date and address.
4. Slides: Applicants submitting slides must arrange them in a plastic slide sheet clearly labeled with the applicant’s full name, birth date and address. Individual slides should be labeled with the applicant’s name and title of the piece. Applicants may submit an optional, numbered slide list with the title, size, medium and a brief description of each piece.
Do not send original work. All submitted materials, including the portfolio, become the property of Pratt Institute. Portfolios in any format will not be returned or held for pickup.
Architecture: Architecture transfer applicants may use the online submission software using the link above or may submit an 8.5 x 11 portfolio with hard copy printouts (high resolution digital images in color or black and white). These images should be labeled with your name and submitted in an 8.5 x 11 envelope. They should not be stapled or bound. Your work will not be returned. If you have taken design studios at another college, you should submit a selection of design work reflective of all the design studios you have taken. You will be placed in the appropriate design studio sequence based on your work and ability. Make sure you keep a copy of your work for placement if you are accepted and enroll at Pratt. Applicants who have not taken design studios should submit an art portfolio using the same requirements as listed for Art and Design freshman applicants