View Transfer Guide - AA - NCSU - Industrial Design (BA)

Program Admission Notes:

Below are the required courses* and GPA considered prerequisites for admission into this major. These courses should be completed before transferring to help ensure students are prepared for the courses they need to take at NC State. Not completing these courses or attaining the required GPA prior to transfer may impact eligibility for admission into the major.

2.7 or higher GPA
ENG 111 and ENG 112
MAT 171 (or higher-level math course)
Completion of a 10-piece portfolio and creative essay

*Listed courses are NC community college shared catalog courses and reflect their respective NC State transfer equivalencies.

Portfolio and essay are required and must include:

Evidence of Creativity
- Pieces that show imagination
Problem Solving Skills
- Work that centers around purposeful design, evidence of problem solving for large or smaller issues
Originality
- Images that show independent and innovative thinking in 2D or 3D mediums.

All Studio Based Majors are Fall entry only. Online portfolio and creative essay with the deadline of November 1st.

The Bachelor’s of Industrial Design requires 8 semesters of studio AFTER transfer which typically takes 4 years of enrollment at NC State, regardless of the number of transfer credits or completion of an associate degree.

Contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu

Revised: May, 2026

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 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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry	3	ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition	English Composition	Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc	3	ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition	English Composition	Required for Admission to Univ.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra	4	MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics	UGETC Math	Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking OR COM 120: Interpersonal Communication	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Suggested 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
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)	4	University Equivalencies	UGETC Natural Sciences	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	4	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	General Education, Elective
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success	1	TR ***: Elective	Academic Transition	Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	9	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	Elective, General Transfer Credit
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	14	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Elective, General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From NC State University:

All Studio Design Majors are Fall entry only. 10-piece online portfolio and creative essay with the deadline of November 1st.

The Bachelor’s of Environmental Design in Architecture requires 8 semesters of studio AFTER transfer which typically takes 4 years of enrollment at NC State, regardless of the number of transfer credits or completion of an associate degree. Major requires a study abroad or international experience.

Please see the program transfer applicant guidelines for additional information.

Unless otherwise noted, all courses are required major courses and will not be part of the General Education fulfillment awarded by associate degree transfer and CAA eligibility.

Students may utilize the NC State Transfer Planner in conjunction with this Transfer Guide to see how their transfer coursework fulfills major requirements. Please note that the Transfer Planner does not reflect CAA eligibility or GEP fulfillment.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
ID 110: Introduction to Digital Techniques	3
ID 210: Intermediate Digital Techniques	3
ID 310: Advanced Digital Techniques	3
ID 216: Visualization I	3
ID 316: Visualization II	3
ID 255: Contemporary Manufacturing Processes I	3
ID 244: History of Industrial Design	3
ID 240: Human-Centered Design	3
ID 340: Research Methods in Industrial Design	3
ID 440: Experience Design for ID	3
Design Electives	6
D 104: First Year Studio I	6
ID 102: Basic Industrial Design Studio	6
Industrial Design Studios I-IV	24	ID 201, ID 202, ID 301, ID 302 (6 hours each)
Advanced Industrial Design Studios	12	ID 401, ID 402 (6 hours each)
International Experience	0-3	May be met at the Prague Institute or another approved international program.
Free Electives	5	Remaining Free Electives will vary for each student.

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Industrial Design, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

Transfer Guide

NC State University Industrial Design, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

Program Admission Notes:

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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

Additional Information From NC State University:

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

NC State University
Industrial Design, BA