Admissions

Take the first step in your journey to a future in design.

Let’s Get Started

Our community is unique — and so is our admissions process.

If you’re curious about portfolio submissions, relevant dates, personal essays or interviews, we’re here to guide you through the process.

Our application requirements and deadlines differ from the rest of the university, so take a close look.

Prospective Undergraduates

Prospective Graduates

Prospective Undergraduates

As a top design college in the Southeast — and one of the premier public design schools in the nation — we’re always looking for ambitious students with creative potential.

First Year

High school graduates, we’re excited to have you join us. Get to know our application deadlines and requirements, which vary by major.

On-Campus Transfer

For current NC State students, discover the unique requirements for transferring to the College of Design.

Off-Campus Transfer

Students at other universities — both domestic and international — are encouraged to join our community.

Prospective Graduates

Our graduate students sharpen their skills and dig deep into research to craft solutions for the world’s most complicated challenges. Hailing from states across the US and 24 countries, they bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the fore to solve problems together.

We also offer graduate certificates for architecture and landscape architecture professionals looking to further their practice.

Masters

Take the next step in your design expertise by exploring our admissions criteria, including testing and portfolio requirements or architecture, graphic design, industrial design, landscape architecture and environmental planning or media arts, design and technology.