Admission into the professional program (second through fourth years) of the Bachelor of Interior Design program is competitive, with limited positions available each year. The selective admission process occurs at the end of the spring semester of the first year.
To be considered for admission, students must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of ID 1051, ID 1711, ID 1712, and ID 1780
- Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application
- Submission of a portfolio of representative work from ID 1711, ID 1712, and ID 1780, along with optional supplemental work
Applications are evaluated based on scholastic achievement and portfolio assessment. The review considers design thinking, creativity, visual communication skills, and overall readiness for advancement into the studio-intensive professional curriculum.
Students admitted through this process continue into the professional sequence of design studios and coursework beginning in the second year.