Portfolio Requirements for Masters Programs

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 applicants to the Master's programs to submit a portfolio of creative work as part of the admissions process.

Admission and Portfolio Requirements

The New Jersey School of Architecture (NJSOA) and the School of Art + Design both require applicants to the Master's programs to submit a portfolio of creative work as part of the NJIT admissions process. A portfolio conveys an applicant’s visual awareness and reflects their potential for success in design education. The 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 in an admission decision. 

Portfolio Content and Format for all Architecture Graduate Programs:

M.Arch, MS.Arch and M.U.D. (Master of Urban Design) 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. 

* 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.

Master of Science in Digital Design 

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

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. 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.