Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Interior Design, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Due to class sequencing for this major, students need to begin coursework at App State in the summer, unless the student has significant, previous design coursework and completes a Transfer Portfolio Review with the program director, where the director will place the student at the appropriate level. This major requires specific App State classes which are not offered at the community college. For this major, it is recommended that students transfer no later than after earning 30 UGETC hours.

To see information about transfer students in Interior Design see information on undergraduate bulletin under section "D" 

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Foundations of American Democracy (FAD):

  • FAD is a graduation requirement for all students entering any UNC institution on or after July 1, 2025, who are seeking a baccalaureate degree.
  • Waiver: Students transferring to App State with 60+ college credit hours or an AA or AS degree will have the FAD requirement waived.
  • Alternative Courses: If you plan to transfer to App State without meeting any of the above criteria, you can fulfill the FAD requirement by taking one of these courses at a North Carolina Community College: HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 120, or SOC 220.

Early College: Early college students are considered First Year students (not Transfers) and should apply using the Common App.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

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
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education

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 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition 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) 4 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) 13 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 ELE CRED Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

  • Students transferring into the Interior Design major should apply for the first summer session and plan to take two Foundations classes each session, and complete the Freshman Portfolio Review at the end of that summer. (Unless the student has significant, previous design coursework and completes a Transfer Portfolio Review with the program director, where the director will place the student at the appropriate level.) Failure to begin in the summer will result in the student having a four year sequence of courses in the program, versus three after completing the Freshman Portfolio Review.
  • A portfolio is not required for admission to the program; rather the student is required to complete the Freshman Portfolio Review at the end of the accelerated summer session foundation. Students who complete the accelerated summer session, and pass the portfolio review, can expect three years to complete the degree.
  • Students who transfer in the fall can expect 4 years to complete the degree.
  • Completing the AA degree will result in students taking courses that will not benefit them in the major and extend time to graduation.
  • To be considered for transfer credit for any INT course a portfolio of all work must be submitted for a Transfer Portfolio Review and received prior to Reading Day of the Fall or Spring semester prior to entering Appalachian State University. If the Transfer Portfolio Review does not assess completion of all Foundation courses, the student would still need to complete the Freshman Portfolio Review at the end of the completion of all Foundation courses.
  • Minimum grade C/2.0 required in each major course

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
DSN 1001: VISUAL LITERACY I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in Summer I at App State
DSN 1010: DIGITAL DESIGN: IMAGING 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in Summer I at App State
INT 1002: VISUAL LITERACY II 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in Summer II at App State
INT 1100: INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in Summer II at App State
INT 1300: DESIGN MATTERS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
BSC 1110: CONSTRUCTION METHODS I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
BSC 1210: ARCHITECT GRAPHICS & MODEL I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
INT 2100: INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
INT 2300: HIS INTERIOR DSGN ARCHIT I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
INT 2400: INTERIOR DSGN SOPH FLD ST 0

Offered on demand- see program advisor
BSC 1410: BUILDING SERVICES 3
INT 2110: INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III 3
INT 2200: INTERIOR DESIGN SYSTEMS I 3
INT 2310: HIS INTERIOR DSGN & ARCH II 3
INT 3001: ARCH & DESIGN INTERN WORKSHOP 1
INT 3005: INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO IV 3
INT 3200: INTERIOR DESIGN SYSTEMS II 3
INT 4400: INTERIOR DSGN SR FLD STUDY 1
Interdisciplinary Elective 3

Any ADM/ART/BSC/GCM/IND/PHO/TEC Elective (must be outside of INT)
Program required approved elective 3

See program director for approval
INT 3105: INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO V 3
INT 3320: ENVIRONMENT & HUMAN BEHAVIOR 3
INT 4330: CONSTR DOCUMENTS & DETAILING 2
INT 4900: INTERNSHIP 4

CAPSTONE

 
INT 4100: INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VI 4
INT 4108: STUDIO VII PRE-DESIGN 2
INT 4110: INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VII 4
INT 4320: PROF PRACTICES IN DESIGN 2