Admission and Portfolio Requirements

Applications to all the Hillier College of Architecture and Design programs at NJIT are handled by the Office of Admissions. In addition, Hillier College requires students to submit a portfolio of creative work as part of the admissions process. 

Prospective Students

Guide to Portfolio Submissions

Freshman Applications and Portfolio Submissions

Freshman applications must be submitted through the Common Application and the associated portfolio submitted through the integrated SlideRoom application.

Click here for more detailed guidance on your portfolio submission.

Master of Science in Digital Design and Art + Design Certificate Applicants

Graduate applicants to the School of Art + Design click here for detailed instructions.  

M.Arch, MS.Arch and M.U.D. (Master of Urban Design) Applications Program Applicants 
Portfolio submission is part of the application, and applicants are asked to upload a multi-page PDF file of work created by the applicant. 

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* Portfolio is mandatory for applicants to the M.Arch. and/or MUD post-professional degrees; portfolio submission for applicants to the non-professional MSArch and Urban Systems doctoral program is optional, but recommended.

Submission of a portfolio is optional for PhD students. View admissions requirements here. 

Transfer Student Applications

External transfer students coming from either a two-year or four-year institution must apply through the NJIT Office of Admissions. A portfolio of creative work must also be submitted via the HCAD Transfer & Non Common Application section of SlideRoom. Official transcript(s) must be submitted to the NJIT Office of Admissions. 

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A portfolio conveys an applicant’s visual awareness and reflects their potential for success in design education. The Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD) considers the portfolio as only one of a number of factors when evaluating a candidate for admission, and is required. In some instances, a strong portfolio may make the difference in an admission decision. 

Virtual Portfolio feedback sessions are helpful when preparing your portfolio for review. Hillier College hosts frequent portfolio review sessions for both graduate and undergraduate students who are considering applying, all levels of interest welcome. Sign up here. Please note, a portfolio feedback session is to review your work prior to the submission of your application. This is an informal review and will not determine your admission into the program. 

Undergraduate Portfolios

Information about undergraduate portfolio requirements. 

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Master's Program Portfolios

Portfolio submissions for the NJ School of Architecture & the School of Art + Design. 

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Transfer Student Applicants

Information about admissions and portfolio requirements. 

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