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We want to learn more about what makes you unique.



Here’s what you need to know to apply






Early Decision



Deadline to upload materials:
November 1

1 — Common Application directed at CMU. Be sure to select design as your program of interest. If you are choosing BXA, follow up on their website for more info.

2 — Upload video and portfolio by 11:59EST on November 1 to CMU Slideroom. SlideRoom will be accessible October 1.





Regular Decision



Deadline to upload materials:
Common App: January 3
Portfolio/video: January 9

1 — Common Application directed at CMU. Be sure to select design as your program of interest. If you are choosing BXA, follow up on their website for more info.

2 — Upload video and portfolio by 11:59EST on January 9 to CMU Slideroom. SlideRoom will be accessible starting October 1.



Looking to Transfer make your way over here








what you need to make

Design has a digital application process only. All applicants applying to our undergraduate program must provide digital materials that can be uploaded to the University’s secure SlideRoom portal.

Physical portfolios (creative work) and in-person interviews are sadly not an option.





Create a video that shows and tells us something about who you are and what you care about, i.e., your passions, interests outside of school, a meaningful experience, or other. And, tell us what excites you about potentially studying at the School of Design.


Guidelines

You may use any device, from your phone to webcam, with no need for fancy editing. Video should be no more than 90 seconds or else it will NOT be reviewed. Video will be uploaded to SlideRoom as one of the slides.







uninspired?


Here are some portfolio tips and a years worth of creative prompts, one for each week, that might help













more questions?







Send us a message —

info@design.cmu.edu
(412) 268-2828
design.cmu.edu



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Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall
Room 110
Monday – Friday
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