BA Visual Arts and Technology at Stevens Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Stevens’ visual arts and technology major challenges students to reimagine creative expression through high-tech tools, fostering a new generation of artists who are ready for a rapidly evolving digital world., the visual arts and technology program emphasizes interdisciplinary exploration and project-based learning. Courses foster creativity, technical prowess and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore new possibilities within their chosen medium.

Faculty: School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hoboken, NJ, United States

What you will study

Immerse yourself in a community that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Visual arts and technology students work with the tools of tomorrow, developing interactive installations and building projects limited only by their creativity. Hands-on practice is central to the curriculum, with studio-based lessons emphasizing both artistic theory and practical application.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level undergraduate admission (not programme-specific): first-year applicants submit the Common App or Coalition application, official high school transcript, essay and two letters of recommendation; SAT/ACT optional for entry through Fall 2029 (no minimum GPA or test score; recent entering class average GPA 3.8, SAT 1380-1505). Expected preparation for engineering, computer science and applied sciences: four years of mathematics through calculus and three years of lab science (biology, chemistry, physics). Applicants to Music and Technology or Visual Arts and Technology also submit a portfolio/audition per the application plan. Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences: three years of mathematics and one year of lab science; Quantitative Social Science and Science, Technology & Society applicants should have a pre-calculus year.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry plans: Early Decision I, Early Action, Early Decision II and Regular Decision for fall entry; transfer students may enter in the spring or fall semester.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I November 15 (decision by December 15, deposit by January 10, binding); Early Action December 1 (decision by February 1, deposit by May 1, non-binding); Early Decision II January 5 (decision by February 15, deposit by March 1, binding); Regular Decision January 5 (decision by April 1, deposit by May 1). The Accelerated Pre-Medicine Program deadline is November 1.

Transfer deadlines: November 1 for the spring semester and June 15 for the fall semester.

Apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application with Scoir. The application fee is $75. First-year and transfer applicants are test-optional (SAT/ACT) for entry terms through Fall 2029, with some exceptions (Accelerated Pre-Medicine requires a combined SAT of 1400 or ACT composite of 32).

Graduate applications are submitted through the online application, with a non-refundable $60 application fee paid in the application. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for Master of Science, Master of Engineering and MBA programmes but may be submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stevens.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate-admissions/how-to-apply

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