To be considered for Merit-Based Scholarships, the application deadline is March 15 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a space available basis after the deadline passes. Applications for admission to the Delaware College of Art and Design consist of the following:

• The Application for Admission and a non-refundable application fee of $40 ($80 for international students)
  A copy of the application is found in the college catalog or online. To request a catalog, please call 302.622.8867 Ext.118 or
  fill out an online form.
• A Portfolio Review
  All applicants living within a 200-mile radius of Wilmington, Delaware, are expected to visit the college in person for a portfolio review and tour of the school. Applicants who cannot visit in person may mail in a CD of their portfolio to the Admissions Office, or upload on dcad.slideroom.com as outlined under Portfolio Requirements.
• High School Transcripts and optional SAT or ACT scores
  All applicants must have received a high school diploma or the equivalent prior to entering DCAD. Official copies of all high school transcripts must be forwarded to the Admissions Office. The submission of SAT or ACT scores, though not required, is highly recommended. Applicants should ensure that all standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), if available, are included with their transcripts. DCAD's CEEB code is 5161.
• College Transcripts
  Students who have completed college courses must forward official transcripts from all colleges attended, whether or not they think the credit is transferable. Equivalent courses completed with a "C" grade or higher at accredited colleges or universities will be reviewed and evaluated for transfer credit into the student's DCAD curriculum.
• Credit by AP Examination
  DCAD accpets credits under the Advanced Placement (AP) program of the College Board. Students receiving a grade of 4 or 5 in academic subjects receive 3 credits toward the Associate of Fine Arts Degree. A grade of 5 in the Art History AP exam entitles a student to receive credit for the equivalent art history course at DCAD. A grade of 4 or 5 in AP English can be credited toward a Writing and Literature course. In studio areas, scores of 5 in either Drawing or the Studio Art AP exam entitles students to submit a portfolio for evaluation by the Area Coordinator of Foundations for possible first-year studio credit.