Program Admission Notes:
NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.
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3.0 and above GPA
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English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
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College-level Precalculus or higher Math
Design Studies is not a transitional program from which to transfer into one of the studio-based degree programs in the College of Design. Design Studies students who wish to change majors will need to apply for competing seats in the freshmen class of a studio-based program and are subject to the select admissions process that requires a portfolio review.
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:
This major requires a world language at the 212-level or higher for graduation. Language requirements may be completed after matriculation to NC State or prior to transfer by completing:
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Language 111 (prerequisite)
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Language 112 (prerequisite)
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Language 211 (required for graduation)
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Language 212 (required for graduation)
Native or heritage speakers of a language other than English may receive a waiver for this requirement after transfer to NC State. Please consult the World Languages placement page for more information.
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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MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
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4
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MA 107: Precalculus I
&
MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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COM 110: Public Speaking
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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ART 115: Art History Survey II
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3
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HA 202: History of Art From the Renaissance Through the 20th Century
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 131 or HIS 132: American History I or II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics
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3
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EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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HIS 121: Western Civilization I
OR
HIS 222, HIS 223, HIS 227, HIS 131, HIS 132 HIS 260
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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ENG 125: Creative Writing I
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3
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ENG 287: Explorations in Creative Writing
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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ACC 120: Prin of Financial Accounting
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4
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ACC 210: Concepts of Financial Reporting
&
ACC ***: Accounting Elective
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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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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3
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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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9
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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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4
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Elective, General Transfer Credit
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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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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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Intermediate Foreign Languages 201, 202 +
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6 |
May require prerequisite courses:
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World Language 101
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World Language 102
Native or heritage speakers of a language other than English may receive a waiver for this requirement after transfer to NC State. Please consult the World Languages placement page for more information. |
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D 100: Design Inquiry I: Methods and Processes
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3 |
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ADN 281: Drawing I
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3 |
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ADN 219: Digital Imaging I
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3 |
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DS 100: Design in Culture and Context
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3 |
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DS 200: A Survey of Design Studies
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3 |
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Design Foundations
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3 |
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Art History Survey
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3 |
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Design History
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6 |
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ADN 418: Contemporary Issues in Art and Design
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3 |
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DS 481: Design Studies Senior Research Seminar
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3 |
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DS 483: Design Studies Capstone Research Paper
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3 |
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ADN 490: Art and Design International Studio
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6 |
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Application Unit
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3 |
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Theory Unit
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3 |
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MIE 201: Introduction to Business Processes
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3 |
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Business Administration Advised Elective
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9 |
General Management or Entrepreneurial Focus |