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Your Path to DMD:
A Two-Part Application

To join the DMD program as a first-year student, you must complete two steps:

  1. Apply to UConn: Submit your application through either the Common Application or the Coalition Application. There is no preference between the two. You will be asked to choose a first-choice campus and major (Digital Media Design (B.F.A.) or Digital Media Design (B.A.) in your application. You must choose Stamford as the first-choice campus if the Storrs deadline has passed. Learn more about our campuses here.
  2. Submit Your Portfolio: Upload your online portfolio through SlideRoom. Your application is not complete until your portfolio is submitted.

Application Deadlines

The Digital Media Design major is not an option for Early Decision applicants (those who apply early decision to UConn by November 1.) However, students who apply to UConn Early Decision can submit their DMD portfolio and be reviewed for DMD during the regular application process timeline indicated below.

  • - December 1, 2024: Priority Application (Merit & Honors) *For consideration for merit-based scholarships and honors programs.
  • - January 15, 2025: Common Application & Slideroom Portfolio (Final deadline for applications to the Storrs campus.)
  • - February 15, 2025: FAFSA Deadline for Financial Eligibility
  • - December 1, 2024: Priority Application (Merit & Honors) *For consideration for merit-based scholarships and honors programs.
  • - March 15, 2025: Slideroom Portfolio: (Final deadline for portfolio submission.) 
  • - May 1, 2025: Campus Application (Final deadline for campus application.) 
  • - February 15, 2025: FAFSA Deadline for Financial Eligibility 
  • - March 1, 2025: Admissions decision notifications begin 
  • - Students requesting Stamford housing should apply as soon as possible. 
  • - Regional campus admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. 

Portfolio Requirements Overview

Watch the UConn DMD admissions video to learn more.

Portfolio Submission Steps

1. Tell us who you are

Personal Digital Media Story (1-Minute Video):

Create a 1-minute video using a smartphone or webcam telling us your personal story of engagement with and passion for Digital Media and Design.

  • Explain why you believe UConn is the ideal place for your advanced studies.
  • Focus on the substance of your story, not high production values.
  • We will watch only 60-seconds of your video, so running longer than 1-minute will not help your application.
  • Accepted video file formats: .mov, .mp4, or .wmv.

2. Show Us What You’ve Done!

Artistic Portfolio (Creative Work Samples):

You must upload a portfolio to Slideroom showcasing your strongest creative work in art, digital media, design, or related fields. Include a minimum of five diverse samples (maximum seven). Examples: films/videos, animations, digital imaging, traditional art, web design, writing samples.

For each work, provide clear captions containing:

  • Title
  • Medium
  • Description (including your role in collaborative projects)

File size limits: Images (10MB), Video (500MB), Audio (60MB), PDFs (20MB), Models/Other (20MB). Links to YouTube, Vimeo, and SoundCloud are also accepted.

Application Deadlines

Your portfolio is a crucial part of your application. We cannot accept submissions via USB drives, CDs, or DVDs. We only accept submissions digitally through SlideRoom. Portfolios submitted outside of SlideRoom or after the posted deadlines will not be considered. 

All students must have a portable computer that meets the program's computer specifications. 

Important note, we do not offer private portfolio reviews. Only portfolios submitted through SlideRoom on-time will be reviewed for admission.

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.