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Bachelor of Design Admissions

Bachelor of Design Admission Guidelines

For freshmen who WERE admitted to the UW for Autumn 2024

  • 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, 2025.  

For transfer or post-bac students who applY for admission to UW for Autumn 2025

  • You must apply for admission to one of the three Bachelor of Design majors for Autumn 2025 — Visual Communication Design (VCD), Interaction Design (IxD), or Industrial Design (ID) — by submitting Bachelor of Design application by May 31st, 2025. 
  • 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.

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