Transfer Guide

Program Admission Notes:

Interior Design Transfer Policy

To apply to East Carolina University as a transfer student, applicants must:

• Complete, or have in progress, a minimum of 24 transferable hours of college-level courses
• Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all college-level coursework

Declaring the Interior Design Concentration

Students interested in pursuing the Interior Design concentration must meet the following criteria before formal admission into the professional program:

• Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours (including transfer credits)
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B average) or higher
• Successful completion of the following courses (or approved equivalents):
• IDSN 1180 – Interior Design Studio I
• IDSN 1181 – Interior Design Studio II
• IDSN 1201 – Drafting for Interior Design
• IDSN 1202 – Visual Presentation for Interior Design
• A proficiency rating in the department’s portfolio review
• Official acceptance into the professional-level course sequence

These expectations ensure students enter the program with a strong academic foundation and a demonstrated ability to succeed in a competitive design environment.

To remain in good standing, students must maintain a minimum grade of C (2.5) or better in all IDSN major courses. This requirement reflects the rigor of the discipline and aligns with the performance standards expected by the design industry.

Contact:

Health & Human Performance Advising
hhpadvising@ecu.edu

Revised: September, 2025