Transfer Student Application Process
Transfer Student Application Overview
- An application to the University of Connecticut Transfer Admissions office and
- An online portfolio through SlideRoom.
Transfer applicants must apply through either the UConn Application. We recommend transfer applicants use the same application time-table that First-Year applicants follow (see below). Please read the Transfer Application Instructions for current information and to apply online. Students who are transferring from another Connecticut school or college may review transfer course equivalencies at Transfer Course Equivalencies. Transfer students who have taken courses in Art & Design will be asked to submit the full contents of the courses they wish to seek credit for at UConn. Please save your detailed syllabus (including assignment descriptions) and the full body of work created so that we can properly evaluate your transfer credits. The process will begin in the summer prior to your fall semester start.
New England Regional Student Eligibility
The University of Connecticut participates in the New England Regional Student Program. The New England Board of Higher Education provides New England residents with a tuition reduction when they pursue certain majors at New England public colleges and universities. Due to its unique nature, UConn’s Digital Media & Design (BFA & BA) is one of the approved degree programs. Students from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont are eligible for a significant discount on out-of-state tuition (175% of UConn's in-state tuition cost) when they choose Digital Media & Design as their major at UConn.
Deadlines
TRANSFER APPLICANTS to Digital Media & Design (Storrs & Stamford Campuses):
- February 1, 2022 - Deadline for applicant's portfolio to be uploaded to SlideRoom
- February 1, 2022 - UConn Application due to Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- February 15, 2022 - FAFSA Deadline for Financial Eligibility
ADDITIONAL DATES FOR STAMFORD APPLICANTS ONLY:
- March 15, 2022 - Students interested in living in UConn's residential facility on the Stamford campus are advised to complete the admissions application in order to receive a decision and apply for housing before the April 1 Stamford housing deadline.
- April 1, 2022 - Stamford housing deadline.
- May 1, 2022 - General Regional Campus Application Deadline*
*Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. (NOTE: Stamford DMD transfer applicants are highly encouraged to meet the February 1, 2022 deadline in order to ensure placement, scholarship, and housing opportunities.)
All interested students may contact the University Admissions Office for more information at BeAHusky@uconn.edu or at (860) 486-3137.
Portfolio Requirements
The portfolio items below are to be uploaded to the Media section of Slideroom:
1) Create a 1-Minute Video
Create a 1-minute video that tells your personal story of engagement with, and affinity for, Digital Media and Design. Share your thoughts and reflections about the digital medium and why UConn is the place for you to advance your studies. We ask that you produce your video as simply as possible (use a smartphone or webcam) and keep the focus on you - we want to meet you and get to know more about you through your video. Your video will be judged on substance (what you have to say), not on production values (how you shoot or edit) so don’t worry about making the coolest looking video. Instead, focus on making a video that tells your personal story. Also, we will watch only 60-seconds of your video, so running longer than 1-minute will not help your application. The file format for all video submissions should be: .mov, .mp4, or .wmv.
2) Writing Assignment - "The Cave"
All applicants must complete a 250-word writing challenge consisting of a short story titled "The Cave." The story must not exceed 250 words and should be accompanied by a single image of a cave that you’ve created or obtained from a web search (using a search engine) or your own image. In your short essay, tell us about the cave, where the cave is located, where it leads, or who/what lives in the cave. What is special about this cave to you?
3) Your Artistic Portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of the strongest creative work that represents you - your artistic interests and experiences in art, digital media, design, and related areas. It should contain the best creative work you have made including: films/videos, animations, digital imaging, traditional art (drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media), web design, creative blogs, writing samples, and even work in math, science, technology, business, music, or other areas. The total file size limit is 60MB for your portfolio upload. Compress or zip your files prior to uploading if you think you may exceed that limit.
Other Info
Please keep in mind that we DO NOT accept USB drives, CDs, or DVDs – only digital files uploaded to SLIDEROOM.