Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
Interior Design, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer students should apply to Western Carolina University at applynow.wcu.edu. A minimum 2.2 GPA is required for consideration, however, this does not guarantee admission. We recommend that you aim for an average cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on 12+ hours of college credit for competitiveness with other incoming transfer applicants.

Please note that admission to the institution does not guarantee admission to specific programs, and some programs do require a supplemental application. Check the program website at WCU.edu for supplemental application details and instructions, or reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 828.227.7317.

Contact:

Advising Center
transferadvising@wcu.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No foreign language requirement for this program.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ART 114: Art History Survey I 3 ART 136: Art History Survey I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 ART 137: Art History Survey II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design 3 ART 132: Two Dimensional Design Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 122: Three-Dimensional Design 3 ART 142: Three Dimensional Design Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 202: Writing and Critical Inquiry English Composition General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COMM 201: Foundations of Communication UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Western Carolina University:

Please be advised that it is recommended to transfer after the first year to begin in the IDES fall sequence classes. If students transfer after their first year, they can complete the Interior Design degree in 3 years at WCU. If they transfer at any point after their second year, the degree will require 4 years at WCU.

To continue in the program, students must earn a grade of C+ or better in each IDES course in the major.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Interior Design Requirements 57
  • IDES 240 - Materials & Codes Credits: 3
  • IDES 250 - Introduction to Interior Design Credits: 3
  • IDES 253 - Visual Communication in ID Credits: 3
  • IDES 255 - Space Planning Credits: 3
  • IDES 256 - Perspective Drawing Credits: 3
  • IDES 258 - CADD for Interior Design I Credits: 3
  • IDES 259 - Design Thinking Credits: 3
  • IDES 351 - Lighting Design Credits: 3
  • IDES 352 - Junior Studio I Credits: 3
  • IDES 355 - History of Furniture and Design Credits: 3
  • IDES 356 - Junior Studio II Credits: 3
  • IDES 359 - CADD for Interior Design II Credits: 3
  • IDES 360 - Professional Practice in Interior Design Credits: 3
  • IDES 450 - Senior Studio I Credits: 3
  • IDES 451 - Kitchen and Bath Design Credits: 3
  • IDES 453 - Senior Research Credits: 3
  • IDES 455 - Senior Studio II Credits: 3
  • IDES 457 - Senior Capstone Credits: 3
  • IDES 483 - Internship Credits: 3
Art Electives Requirements 3

Select three hours from the following:

  • ART 131 - Introductory Drawing Credits: 3
  • ART 231 - Life Drawing Credits: 3
  • ART 233 - Introductory Painting Credits: 3
  • ART 234 - Introductory Printmaking Credits: 3
  • ART 241 - Introductory Sculpture Credits: 3
  • ART 251 - Introductory Ceramics Credits: 3
  • ART 270 - Communication Design Credits: 3
  • ART 330 - Drawing II Credits: 3, R12
  • ART 333 - Painting II Credits: 3, R12
  • ART 334 - Printmaking II Credits: 3, R12
  • ART 342 - Sculpture II Credits: 3, R12
  • ART 351 - Ceramics II Credits: 3, R12
  • ART 359 - Introductory Book Arts Credits: 3
  • ART 377 - Painting III Credits: 3
  • ART 380 - Ceramics III Credits: 3
  • ART 381 - Sculpture III Credits: 3
  • ART 411 - Ceramics IV Credits: 3
  • ART 459 - Book Arts II Credits: 3, R12
  • ART 480 - Experimental Studio Credits: 3, R12
  • IDES 493 - Topics in Interior Design Credits: 1-3, R6
General Electives 30

To complete 120 hours, students may need to take additional General Electives (the number depends on how many Liberal Studies courses also count toward the major).