College of Fine and Applied Arts

Intercollegiate Transfer to Sustainable Design

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

Apply now at go.illinois.edu/ApplyICTtoSustainDesign

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

Important Links

Department website

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.