BID Portfolio Review
Entrance into the Interior Architecture & Design Program
Students interested in becoming a major in Interior Architecture and Design must successfully submit a portfolio for the annual first-year review and must maintain a minimum overall GPA requirement of 2.75. The program invites approximately 20-24 students to advance onto the second year making this a very competitive major. The Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Design (BIAD) is a professional degree, and the expectations of the faculty are very high.
First Year Review
All first-year students who are considering the Interior Architecture & Design Program must enroll in IAD 2780 and participate in the First-Year Review Fall semester. The review assesses basic skills, creativity, and will consist of portfolio work from IAD 2780 as well as the completion of additional projects. Only students that successfully pass the first-year review and meet or exceed GPA and grade requirements will be allowed to register for second-year courses. If a student's GPA does not meet the requirements, they may be accepted on a probationary status and must meet the GPA requirements prior to the second-year review.
Applications are now closed.
The Interior Architecture & Design Fall 2024 Annual First-Year Review Important Dates
Kick-Off Meeting: September 17th at 5:00 pm in Widstoe Hall 007
Portfolios are Due: November 19th at noon.
The results of the review will be sent to your USU email on December 12th or 13th
The week of December 16-20th, Angela Neff will be available to schedule your courses in the Spring 2025.
Successful Portfolios
Interior Architecture & Design First-Year Review 2018-2024
Cohort Size 24
| Year | IAD 2780 Enrollment | Applicants | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 52 | 33 | 76% |
| 2019 | 53 | 29 | 82% |
| 2020 | 65 | 48 | 67% |
| 2021 | 67 | 39 | 69% |
| 2022 | 96 | 52 | 46% |
| 2023 Spring | 98 | 65 | 36% |
| 2023 Fall | 98 | 72 | 34% |