Bachelor of Design Admission Guidelines
For freshmen who WERE admitted to the UW for Autumn 2023
- Freshmen who take DESIGN 166 in Winter 2024, and receive a 3.7 or higher, are automatically offered admission to one of the three Bachelor of Design majors for Autumn 2024: Visual Communication Design (VCD), Interaction Design (IxD), or Industrial Design (ID).
- Freshmen who take DESIGN 166 in Winter 2024, and receive below a 3.7 can apply to one of the three majors by submitting a Bachelor of Design application by May 31st, 2024.
For transfer or post-bac students who applY for admission to UW for Autumn 2024
- You must apply for admission to one of the three Bachelor of Design majors for Autumn 2024 — Visual Communication Design (VCD), Interaction Design (IxD), or Industrial Design (ID) — by submitting a Bachelor of Design application by May 31st, 2024.
- You may not enroll in DESIGN 166 on the UW Seattle campus.
- Please note that students from UW Bothell or UW Tacoma are classified as transfer students.
Questions?
We invite you to attend a Preview session for advising and information about the programs, and opportunities for majors in School of Art + Art History + Design.