Portfolio Requirements for Music and Art & Design Programs

  • Portfolios are required for the following programs:

    Portfolios are optional for the following programs and if students wish to be considered for portfolio scholarships:

    Portfolio Requirements

    Submitted portfolios should strive to demonstrate your interests, talents, and variety in your work. Focus on including the strongest examples of your work. A minimum of five (5) and a maximum of fifteen (15) pieces should be submitted for review. This portfolio will be reviewed in conjunction with your application for admission to the University of New Haven.

    Written Statement Option

    As an alternative to submitting a portfolio for the programs that require a portfolio for admission, students may submit a brief written statement about their interest in Art and Design. This written statement should highlight personal career goals and your passion in the field of Art and Design. Please keep in mind that students who submit a written statement instead of a portfolio may not be eligible for a portfolio scholarship.

  • Portfolio submissions are encouraged but not required for the following Music programs:

    Portfolio Requirements

    Your portfolio should aim to demonstrate your musical & creative interests, talents and achievements in your work. Submissions of creative work should not exceed 15 minutes. This portfolio will be reviewed in conjunction with your application for admission to the University of New Haven.

    Examples of creative work may include:

    • An original composition/song/track.
    • An original arrangement or orchestration of a preexisting composition.
    • A piece of music that clearly demonstrates creative production techniques including recording, editing or other contributions.
    • Films or videos for which you have composed music or created sound.
    • Electronic music system design.
    • Software coding, implementation and integration in your music.
    • Performance Videos.

    When submitting portfolios for our music programs, please be sure to include information describing:

    • A thorough explanation of your role/roles in the creation of this work.
    • The title and nature of the piece.
    • Your creative methodology.

Portfolio Scholarships

All students who submit portfolios and apply to one of the University of New HavenÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™s Art & Design or Music programs above may be eligible for a portfolio scholarship ranging from $1,000 - $4,000. This scholarship is awarded to eligible students in addition to any other merit-based award they have already received or will receive in the future provided they remain enrolled as a full-time student and remain in good academic standing.

How to Submit Your Portfolio

When You Submit Your Common Application

  • In the Common Application, applicants will use the online file management system, SlideRoom, to submit a portfolio for review. From SlideRoom, you can upload images, digital and multimedia files, embedded media, and more ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ“ all in one place.
  • By submitting your portfolio this way, SlideRoom is accessed from within the Common Application and submitted together with your admission application.

Students may also submit a portfolio at

Application Process and Deadlines

Click here for more information on the University of New Haven application process.

Admission Plan Deadline Binding/Non-Binding
Early Decision December 1 Binding
Early Action I December 15 Non-Binding
Early Action II February 15 Non-Binding
Regular Decision* Rolling Non-Binding

*All applications received after February 15. Priority Deadline: February 1

Portfolio Submission Deadline: February 1