ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Admission to the program is by online application, the submission of required documents, and an interview. Candidates should apply online, following the directions below. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in person or by telephone.

Click HERE to apply online.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Application form and nonrefundable $80 fee.
3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be officially translated into English and U.S. grading equivalencies.
4. Three letters of recommendation from instructors or practicing professionals. Letters should be written on school or company letterhead and returned to the applicant in a sealed envelope with the recommender's signature across the seal.
5. A written statement (250-500 words) of the applicant's reasons for pursuing graduate study.
6. Résumé, including professional experience as well as related activities such as research, internships, publications and awards.
7. Proof of English proficiency (required of applicants whose primary language is not English).
8. Personal interview (except for students living beyond a 1,000-mile radius of New York City who may request a telephone interview instead.)
9. Nonimmigrant alien applicants are required to submit documentation of sufficient financial resources to attend SVA.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN CRITICISM DEPARTMENT
1. A typed short essay (750 words) critiquing a design object, event, or concept.
2. A typed writing sample of published or unpublished writing between 1,000 and 2,000 words. Content is at the discretion of the applicant; however, the piece should demonstrate the applicant's research and analytical skills and facility with language. The published sample can be from any context, including contributions to academic or commercial publications, books, catalogs or exhibition wall texts.

DEADLINE
We are are accepting applications for Fall 2008 on a rolling deadline. All required application materials must be received together in one package by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Please mail all admission materials (transcripts, three letters of recommendation and three essays) or deliver them by hand. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed in person or on the telephone, and all applicants will receive an admissions decision in writing. The College does not disclose admissions decisions via telephone, fax or e-mail.

DESIGN CRITICISM TUITION
The estimated tuition fee for the Design Criticism program is $13,060 per semester, with an estimated departmental fee of $250 per semester. Click HERE for a full schedule of tuition and fees.

HOUSING
For information about residence life at SVA, click HERE.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Candidates are encouraged to discuss their application with the Design Criticism department. Please contact the department at eweiner1@sva.edu

Admission materials should be sent to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
209 East 23 Street
New York, NY 10010-3994

Telephone: 800.436.4204 or 212.592.2100
Fax: 212.592.2116
E-mail: gradadmissions@sva.edu.