Sustainable Design

College of Fine and Applied Arts

Requirements

  • Brief application with personal statement (500 words total)
    • Why do you think sustainability issues are important?
    • Describe a personal experience that highlights why society needs to include design in its efforts toward sustainability.
  • Demonstrated progress toward campus General Education requirements
  • No portfolio requirement

Sophomore-level transfer:

  • 2.0 GPA minimum (Illinois and cumulative)
  • Strong applicants will have completed at least one of the following: ARCH 171, FAA 230, LA 101, UP 136, ARTH 211, a drawing course. 

Junior-level transfer:

  • 2.25 GPA minimum (Illinois and cumulative)
  • Must have completed ARCH 171
  • Must have completed a drawing course (ARTD 225, LA 280, or other).
  • Recommend completion of ARCH 172, LA 101, UP 136, ARTH 211
  • No second semester junior transfers

Application Periods

  • Fall term: Applications accepted December 1 to March 15 for the upcoming fall 
  • Spring term: Applications accepted May 1 to October 15 for the upcoming spring 
  • Admissions decisions provided two weeks after deadline 

Important Links

Advising

Admitted students will be contacted for advising upon acceptance into the major. The student will be responsible for setting up the initial appointment.  Students may schedule appointments online.