Priority Deadlines

• Rutgers University Application: January 1

• Mason Gross Talent Assessment: January 15

  ** MFA Design candidates are encouraged to apply by the deadlines above for priority consideration. Applications for this program will remain open after the priority deadlines above on a rolling basis. If you are applying after January 15, please email admissions@mgsa.rutgers.edu to ensure efficient processing of your materials.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY APPLICATION

All applicants must complete and submit the Rutgers University Application. The university application requires the following:

• Online application
• $70 Rutgers application fee
• One official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended
• Letters of recommendation, as required by the program
• A personal statement
• Current test results, as required by the program
• Supporting materials, as required by the program

Mason Gross Talent Assessment

Requirements

• Art & Design Questionnaire
• Statement of research interests
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Portfolio
• Resume/CV

Statement of Research Interests

In 500-1,000 words, discuss as specifically as possible your intentions for research and design exploration in graduate study. Describe how this intention relates to your current creative practice as well as to your personal and professional long-term goals.

Letters of Recommendation

• Select recommenders who have a full grasp of you and your work.
• Select at least one recommender from an academic institution.
• Notify your recommenders at the start of your application process to ensure they are on the lookout for the SlideRoom email and that recommendations are received by the deadline.

Portfolio Requirements

The portfolio should show your experience skills and interests as a form-giver. You may include works created under academic guidance, by commission or through self-driven research. Please provide examples of the full range of your recent practice, whether focused or diverse.

1. Please submit 20 images that represent the range of your work as a designer. Detail shots can be included. 
Each image/work should be captioned with:
   • Name
   • Image number
   • Title
   • Dimensions
   • Materials
   • Brief description
   • Date
2. Please limit each time-based work (if any) to 10 minutes. Links to Vimeo and YouTube files are acceptable. When applicable, please provide passwords for protected links to ensure your files are accessible to reviewers.
3. Limit images to 5 MB each and videos to 250 MB each.
4. Information on acceptable SlideRoom file formats.

Interviews

Finalists will be contacted directly to schedule virtual interviews.