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Department of Art & Design at St. John's University
Founded in 1948, the Department of Art and Design offers a range of creative majors, including Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Design, Photography (B.F.A.), Art History (B.A.), and Museum Administration (M.A.). Our programs provide a rigorous art school experience combined with the broad education of a liberal arts university.
At St. John’s, you’ll work in an environment that combines your drive for professional success with the values of the Vincentian mission. Through art and design education, we focus on respect for others, supporting those in need, and believing that giving back makes the world a better place. St. John’s University has attained the prestigious National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) accreditation, held by top art schools across the country.
Scholarship
The Department of Art and Design awards two full-time, four-year scholarships to first-year students who demonstrate extraordinary proficiency and creative potential in their portfolio submission and have met the academic requirements of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Three additional first-year students who demonstrate excellence in the visual arts are offered a $1,000 incentive scholarship. Students are selected through the portfolio review process and must submit their portfolio in our SlideRoom portal by March 1, 2025 to be considered. For more information, contact Nerissa Palad-Palermo at 718-990-6250 or paladpan@stjohns.edu.
Create Your Future
You can apply directly to the B.F.A. programs by completing the St. John's Undergraduate Application.
Please contact the Department Chair directly at fabozzip@stjohns.edu with any questions regarding this process.
For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John's University, please visit Undergraduate Admission.