Program Admission Notes:
NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications andconsiders a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA recommendations, are departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.
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2.7 or higher cumulative GPA
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English Composition equivalent to NC State ENG 101 (ENG 111 + ENG 112+ ENG 101 + ENG 1**)
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College-level pre-calculus or higher math course
College of Design Admissions Requirements
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Fall entry only, requires an online portfolio and creative essay with the deadline of November 1st.
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Completion of a 10-piece portfolio and creative essay (250 - 300 words).
Portfolio should contain the following:
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Visual Communication Skills: Work should express specific ideas, attitudes, events, or stories.
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Serial or Sequential Work: Series of themed works; various iterations of the same idea; same subject executed in different mediums.
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Problem Solving Skills: Evidence of problem solving for larger or smaller issues
The Bachelor’s of Graphic and Experience Design requires 8 semesters of studio AFTER transfer which typically takes 4 years of enrollment at NCState, regardless of the number of transfer credits or completion of an associate’s degree. The College of Design strongly recommends that you consult the program transfer applicant guidelines after reviewing this document.
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:
Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.
Major-Specific Course Recommendations:
Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.
| Recommended CC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent
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Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: History of Art Survey II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
OR
MAT 152: Statistics
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4
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Math
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Suggested Course
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Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:
In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.
| Recommended CC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent
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Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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9
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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4
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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13
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education, Elective
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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TR ***: Elective
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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14
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Elective, General Transfer Credit
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
| University Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Course Notes |
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GD 303: Graphic Design Theory and Practice
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3 |
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GD 217: Typography and Technology
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3 |
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GD 317: Typographic Language, Writing, and Reading
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3 |
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GD 203: History of Graphic Design
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3 |
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GD 417: Information and Publishing Design Systems
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3 |
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Design Electives
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6 |
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D 100: Design Inquiry I: Methods and Processes
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3 |
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D 104: First Year Studio I
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6 |
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Graphic/Experience Design Studios
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30 |
GD 201, GD 202, GD 210, GD 301, GD 400 (6 hours each) |
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GD 400: Advanced Graphic Design Studio
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12 |
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GD 401: Graphic Design Practicum
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3 |
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International Experience
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6 |
May be met at the Prague Institute or another approved international program or experience. Please consult your advisor. |