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College of Design

On-Campus Transfer Admissions

Application process and information for current NC State students

On-Campus Transfer
Internal (College of Design) Transfer

Important Dates

  • Mid-September: Application opens for on-campus (CODA) applicants looking to apply for Studio-Based Majors.
  • *November 1*: Students need to submit their CODA application, link for their 10-piece Portfolio, and Design Essay due for Studio-Based Majors. 
    • College of Design will also be reviewing cumulative GPA and transfer hours.
  • Late December: Admissions Update – College of Design provides one of the following update decisions to the Office of Registration and Records (Accept with no additional review from design needed; Invitation to Interview* with the faculty in the department; Declined for studio-based major).
    • Not all departments conduct interviews, you will be notified if your participation is required.
  • Mid-January: Departmental interviews by invitation only.
  • Mid-February: Final Decisions will be released via your CODA applicaion.

On-Campus Transfer

Studio Based Majors

Architecture (BEDA), Art + Design,  Graphic & Experience Design, Industrial Design

Admission in Fall semester ONLY
10 piece portfolio and design essay required.

Steps to Complete Application:

  • Complete essay (on CODA Application).
  • Create a 10-piece portfolio website and put URL into the CODA Application. Check guidelines below for more information.
  • Submit your CODA Application | Deadline November 1.

Portfolio Guidelines

A portfolio is a collection of your strongest work. This is a showcase of who you are as a maker and creator. Submissions do not need to be major-specific. Any medium is accepted. You must submit 10 images. Guidelines can be found here: Admissions Booklet for On-Campus Transfer Students (Download a PDF).

Non-Studio Based Major

Design Studies

Admission in fall, spring, and summer semesters
No portfolio is required for Design Studies applicants.

Check the CODA website for more information on deadlines and requirements.

Steps to Complete Application:

Tours and Virtual Info Sessions

Want to learn more about the College of Design? Sign up for an in-person tour or virtual information session. You can also connect with a Design Ambassador as they are current design students.

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Internal Transfer

Internal transfers should follow the same steps as the On-Campus transfer students listed above.

Bachelor of Architecture (5th Year)

Deadline: January 31

This is a one-year professional degree program and not available for recent high school graduates nor for college transfers (please see the BEDA program requirements if you are applying from high school or transferring into architecture).

Applications to this program from graduates of other comparable four-year pre-professional programs in architecture are welcome. Admission requirements include prerequisite courses which must be included in the applicant’s undergraduate program. A transcript review will identify any prerequisite deficiencies. If accepted to the program, the applicant will be advised regarding how to comply with the prerequisite requirements.

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