Meet with SMFA at National Portfolio Days
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National Portfolio Days
These events, organized by the National Portfolio Day Association and hosted by member schools throughout the year, provide an opportunity for prospective students to meet with college and university representatives and receive valuable guidance on your portfolio in progress. SMFA Admissions representatives will be attending many Undergraduate and Graduate National Portfolio Days across the country and the world.
All events are free and open to the public. Parents, teachers, and guidance counselors of high school and college transfer students are also encouraged to attend this event to ask questions and learn more about pathways available to your students.
Browse the event options to see when we’ll be in a city near you or meet us from anywhere in the world at an Online National Portfolio Day. You’ll find Tufts Admissions at:
Online National Portfolio Day on August 29, 2026
Seoul National Portfolio Day on September 19, 2026
Charlotte National Portfolio Day on September 19, 2026*
Atlanta National Portfolio Day on September 20, 2026
Union National Portfolio Day on September 20, 2026
Austin National Portfolio Day on September 26, 2026*
Dallas National Portfolio Day on September 27, 2026
Richmond National Portfolio Day on October 3, 2026
Chicago National Portfolio Day on October 4, 2026
Baltimore National Portfolio Day on October 4, 2026
Online National Portfolio Day on October 11, 2026
New York National Portfolio Day on October 24, 2026
Tucson National Portfolio Day on October 24, 2026
Philadelphia National Portfolio Day on October 25, 2026
Santa Fe National Portfolio Day on October 25, 2026
Hartford National Portfolio Day on October 31, 2026
Boston National Portfolio Day on November 1, 2026
Online National Portfolio Day on November 7, 2026
Online National Portfolio Day on December 5, 2026
Online National Portfolio Day on January 10, 2027
Online National Portfolio Day on May 8, 2027
Charlotte National Portfolio Day 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
12:00pm-4:00pm Eastern Time
Mallard Creek High School
3825 Johnston Oehler Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28269
Register to attend the Charlotte National Portfolio Day
Pre-register for a portfolio review with SMFA at Tufts Admissions at the Charlotte NPD
Tufts Admissions is co-hosting the Charlotte National Portfolio Day at Mallard Creek High School. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For information and directions, visit the Mallard Creek High School website. Representatives from many top art and design programs will be at the Charlotte NPD to meet with you. We look forward to seeing you there!
Austin National Portfolio Day 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00am-2:00pm Central Time
Norris Conference Centers Austin
2525 W Anderson Ln. #365,
Austin, TX 78757
Register to attend the Austin National Portfolio Day
Pre-register for a portfolio review with SMFA at Tufts Admissions at the Austin NPD
Tufts Admissions is co-hosting the Austin National Portfolio Day at the Norris Convention Centers of Austin. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For information and directions, visit the Norris Convention Centers website. Representatives from many top art and design programs will be at the Austin NPD to meet with you. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Admissions Programs
We offer virtual one-on-one portfolio reviews, virtual information sessions, and campus tours throughout the year. Browse events and register on our programming calendar.
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