Sustainable Design

College of Fine and Applied Arts

Requirements

As of July 2023, this major has limited space available for inter-college transfer students.

  • 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 23: Limited space available.
  • Spring term: Applications accepted May 1 to October 1 for the upcoming spring
  • FA 24 and later fall terms: Applications accepted December 1 to March 1 for the upcoming fall
  • Admissions decisions provided two weeks after deadline

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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.