Colgate applicants interested in the arts may choose to submit a portfolio of creative materials and accomplishments with their applications, although such a portfolio is not a requirement.
Why Submit?
Some applicants elect to submit a portfolio as a means of documenting high school achievements, and to indicate their intentions to continue engaging in the arts while at Colgate. Submitting material for review does not require a commitment to major in the field.
How to Submit Online
Applicants may submit a portfolio via the Colgate Slideroom Portal:
Please include:
- Title, date, size, and material of each work submitted
- A brief artist's statement
Artist’s Statement
Your artist's statement should answer the following:
- Was the piece an assignment?
- Describe your past experiences with the visual arts including classes taken, dates, and media used.
- Of the documentation submitted, which piece best represents you as an artist, and why? Include motivation behind this work and/or your art in general.
- Describe your plans for the study of art at Colgate.
