Graduate Application Requirements

All applicants to Temple University Graduate programs must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and have completed a baccalaureate degree from a college or university whose accreditation is accepted by the University prior to enrollment. Applicants to the Art History and Architecture programs must submit official GRE scores; applicants to the MED program must submit official MAT or GRE scores. Applicants to the MFA and MED programs must have completed 40 undergraduate studio credits, and must submit a slide portfolio of original work.

Graduate Applicants to MArch, MFA, MED, and MA/PhD progams are required to send the following materials to:

Tyler School of Art, Temple University
Graduate Admissions Office
TU-ZIP 067-00
2001 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Please note the items which MUST be submitted via SlideRoom. Any of these items received through direct mail will be considered unofficial and will not be applied to your application for admission.

  • Completed Temple University Graduate Admissions Application indicating Tyler where appropriate.

  • Official TOEFL score for international applicants who did not receive a baccalaureate degree from an American College or University. The Required minumum score for applicants to the graduate programs has been changed to 550 on the paper-based, 213 on the computer-based, or 79 on the internet-based version of the TOEFL. Click to read more.

  • Required application fee
    www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/AccessGradApp.htm

  • Official college transcripts for all colleges attended (official translations are required for international students students)

  • Letters of recommendation*: 3 letters of recommendation are required for applicants to the MFA and MED programs; 2 letters of recommendation are required for the MA and PHD in Art History. Recommendations must be submitted via SlideRoom.

  • Official GRE test scores (Art History and Master of Architecture applicants only)

  • Writing sample (MA and PhD applicants in Art History only)*

  • Official MAT or GRE test scores (Masters of Education with a Major in Art Education applicants only)

  • Portfolio (MFA, MArch and MEd aplicants only - see specific program for details)*

  • Statement of philosophy/goals*

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae*

  • International graduate applicants - please check this website for information on the Ford Foundation International Fellowships.

  *indicates items which must be submitted via SlideRoom

 

 

Fall Graduate Deadlines

Some departments may extend the deadline; call the specific department to request an extension.
 
Dec. 15     
For receipt of all international graduate application materials for those who wish to be considered for University-wide Fellowships.  Go to www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/international.htm for more information.
For receipt of all application materials for the MA and PhD programs in Art History

 
Jan.  15    
For receipt of all application materials for the MArch in Architecture, MFA in Ceramics, Fibers,Glass, Graphic & Interactive Design, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture.
 
For receipt of all graduate application materials for those who wish to be considered for University-wide Fellowships.
                                   
March 1    
For receipt of all application materials for the MFA in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM.  
For receipt of all application materials for the MEd in Art Education program.

 

 

Spring Graduate Deadlines

Nov.1        
For receipt of all application materials for the MEd in Art Education program.
For receipt of all application materials for the MA and PhD programs in Art History.
 
There is generally no Spring admission into the MFA or MArch program. Please note that there are some departments that may grant an exception some circumstances.  Please contact the individual programs for permission to apply for the Spring semester.