The Fairleigh Dickinson University Graphic Design Program provides students with the opportunity to succeed as a designer while developing a strong business foundation for their careers. We offer three areas of concentration: Print Design, Web Design and Illustration plus a variety of real world jobs with the FDU Design Studio and FDU sponsored internships. The Print Design concentration places a strong emphasis on concept development, technical skills, aesthetics and problem solving. The Web Design concentration blends technical skill with design expertise, preparing students for a variety of careers in the interactive industry. The Illustration concentration allows students to focus on developing a personal style while practicing their craft. Imagination and experimentation are encouraged as students learn techniques in traditional and digital media. The Fairleigh Dickinson University Graphic Design Program has held several workshops with guest speakers to allow students to learn from outside designers in the field. After years of hard work, students take a capstone course and create a thesis subject that is displayed on the night of IMAGES, Fairleigh Dickinson's Art and Graphic Design Showcase. Contests provide students with an opportunity to design for competition (Black History Month, Earth Day, WamFest). They then get to take part in the celebratory exhibits.

An applicant must have graduated from an accredited or government recognized secondary school or have received his or her General Education Development (GED) certificate. It is recommended (but not required) that an applicant completes the equivalent of 16 academic (university preparatory) units in secondary school. For transcripts not in English, a notarized or certified English translation must accompany the original transcript. Two letters of recommendation are required. For students currently enrolled in a school or post-secondary institution, at least one must be written by a teacher or school counselor. If the applicant has been out of school for several years, a recommendation form an employer may be submitted. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit the results of a test of English Proficiency to the Office of International Admissions. Students from Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand do not need to submit test scores. SAT or ACT scores are NOT required for admission consideration. However, an applicant may be eligible for higher scholarship award if they score above 1050 in SAT Critical Reading and Math combined sections, or above 23 in ACT.