Admission and Portfolio Requirements

Virtual Portfolio feedback sessions are helpful when preparing your portfolio for review. Hillier College hosts frequent portfolio review sessions for students who are considering applying, all levels of interest welcome. Sign up here.

A portfolio conveys an applicant’s visual awareness and reflects their potential for success in design education. Hillier College considers the portfolio as only one of a number of factors when evaluating a candidate for admission, but submission is required. In some instances, a strong portfolio may make the difference between Hillier College offering a place in the class or not. 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.

Please see below specific guidelines for the school and program at HCAD you are applying for:

Freshman Applications

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

Transfer Students

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.

Admission and Portfolio Requirements for SlideRoom Submission