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Prospective UW–Madison Students

All prospective UW–Madison students must apply through the central Office of Admissions and Recruitment.

Freshmen should declare their intention to pursue the interior architecture (IA) major when they apply for admission to UW–Madison. In addition, students may signal interest in the IA major when registering for Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR).

Electric current UW–Madison Students

Stage I: Pattern Core

A 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA is required for declaring the pre-interior architecture major (Phase One). Eligible students should meet with an advisor to declare as early in their bookish career equally possible.

Transfer students may have longer to complete their degree than students entering the programme every bit freshmen, as they as well must complete both Phase I and Phase Two, which contain specialized courses that must be taken sequentially.

Autumn Coursework

Students must complete DS 120 and DS 221. Upon completion, students volition be evaluated and ranked based on classroom performance and engagement.

Leap Coursework

Students must complete DS 220 and DS 140. In the case that student interest for jump courses exceeds course capacity, student ranking in fall courses (DS 120 and DS 221) and academic performance will be used to decide priority enrollment in the required spring courses. Enrollment in spring courses is not guaranteed and may be limited by permission based on grade rankings and academic performance.

After completing DS 120 and DS 221, and while enrolled in DS 220 and DS 140, students may employ for access to Phase Ii: Professional Class Sequence. The selective application process for Phase 2 admissions will open during the latter half of the leap semester and decisions volition be made once the leap coursework is completed.

Phase TWO: Professional Form SEQUENCE

Advocacy into Phase Ii is competitive and involves a holistic application procedure each spring. Evaluation for acceptance into the professional course sequence depends on rankings in the Phase One coursework (DS 120, 221, 220, and 140), cumulative GPA, and engagement within the major.

There are typically 32 available spots each application cycle. This is an manufacture standard to ensure advisable pupil to faculty ratio.

Later on completing Phase Ane of the program and upon acceptance into Phase 2, all IA students must buy a laptop computer based on minimum hardware specification and software licenses determined by the department and updated regularly. Students also have the selection, but are non required, to buy a laptop computer before completion of Phase One of the program.

On This Page

  • University General Education Requirements
  • School of Human Environmental Requirements
  • Interior Compages Requirements
  • University Caste Requirements

Academy General Pedagogy Requirements

All undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are required to fulfill a minimum set of common university full general education requirements to ensure that every graduate acquires the essential core of an undergraduate education. This cadre establishes a foundation for living a productive life, existence a citizen of the world, appreciating aesthetic values, and engaging in lifelong learning in a continually changing globe. Various schools and colleges will have requirements in improver to the requirements listed below. Consult your counselor for assistance, as needed. For additional information, see the university Undergraduate General Instruction Requirements section of the Guide.

General Didactics
  • Latitude—Humanities/Literature/Arts: vi credits
  • Breadth—Natural Scientific discipline: 4 to vi credits, consisting of one four- or 5-credit course with a laboratory component; or two courses providing a total of half-dozen credits
  • Breadth—Social Studies: 3 credits
  • Advice Part A & Part B *
  • Ethnic Studies *
  • Quantitative Reasoning Office A & Role B *

* The mortarboard symbol appears before the championship of any course that fulfills 1 of the Communication Part A or Part B, Ethnic Studies, or Quantitative Reasoning Office A or Role B requirements.

School of Human Ecology Requirements

Arts and Humanities
Literature 3
Choose one of the following: 3

DS/​ANTHRO/​Fine art HIST/​HISTORY/​LAND ARC  264

 Dimensions of Textile Culture
Humanities iii
Social Science 9
Physical, Biological and Natural Science ix
Human Ecology Breadth 3
Total Credits xxx

Interior Architecture Requirements

A consummate list of requirements is below. Students should follow the curriculum requirements in place at the time they entered the major. This requirement list should be used in combination with a DARS report.

Phase One: Design Core
DS 120 Design: Fundamentals I 3
DS 220 Design: Fundamentals II 3
DS 221 Person and Surround Interactions iii
DS 140 Visual Thinking - Grade and Space iii
DS 252 Design Leadership Symposium 1
Phase 2: Professional Class Sequence
Interior Compages Studio Core
DS 222 Interior Design I 4
DS 322 Interior Design Ii 4
DS 622 Interior Design III 4
DS 623 Interior Design IV 4
DS 626 Interior Design V 4
Content Expanse Courses
DS 223 Interior Architectural Blueprint 3
DS 224 Interior Materials and Finishes 3
DS 241 Visual Communication I iii
DS 242 Visual Communication Ii 3
DS 321 Trouble-definition: Design Programming 3
DS 421 History of Architecture and Interiors I: Artifact through 18th Century iii
DS 422 History of Compages & Interiors Two: 19th and 20th Centuries 3
DS 451 Color Theory and Engineering 3
DS 549 Environmental Command Systems: Lighting, Acoustics, and Thermal Comfort in Buildings 3
DS 624 Interior Compages Professional Practice three
DS 679 Research Methods in Pattern three
Professional Development
INTER-HE 202 SoHE Career & Leadership Development 1
DS 601 Internship iii
Design Focus i 6
Electives

Pattern Studies grade list

DS 101 Introduction to Cloth Design 3
DS 227 Textile Design: Printing and Dyeing I 3
DS 251 Fabric Science 3
DS 252 Design Leadership Symposium (May be taken twice) 1
DS/​ANTHRO/​ART HIST/​HISTORY/​LAND ARC  264 Dimensions of Textile Culture 4
DS 341 Blueprint Thinking for Transformation 3
DS 361 Pattern-Related International Experience 1-6
DS 501 Special Topics (offerings vary by semester) one-iii
DS/​COMP SCI/​I SY E  518 Vesture Engineering science 3
DS 527 Global Artisans 3
DS 561 Textiles: Specifications and End Use Assay 3
DS/​COMP SCI  579 Virtual Reality 3
DS/​LAND ARC  639 Culture and Congenital Environs 3
DS 641 Avant-garde Design Thinking for Transformation three

University Degree Requirements

Total Degree To receive a available's degree from UW–Madison, students must earn a minimum of 120 degree credits. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 degree credits. Students should consult with their college or department advisor for information on specific credit requirements.
Residency Caste candidates are required to earn a minimum of xxx credits in residence at UW–Madison. "In residence" ways on the UW–Madison campus with an undergraduate caste classification. "In residence" credit also includes UW–Madison courses offered in distance or online formats and credits earned in UW–Madison Study Abroad/Study Abroad programs.
Quality of Work Undergraduate students must maintain the minimum grade betoken average specified by the schoolhouse, college, or academic program to remain in good academic standing. Students whose academic performance drops below these minimum thresholds volition exist placed on academic probation.
  1. Grounded in the history and theory relevant to the congenital surround and homo beliefs.
  2. Intellectual skills for research, creative thinking, and disquisitional assay.
  3. Professional person skills that prepare them for applying what they have learned to create new knowledge and solve problems in a real world setting.
  4. Employ the design process to identify and explore complex bug and generate creative solutions that optimize the human being experience within the interior surroundings. This includes the ability to employ research and the principles and theories of Design to their solutions.
  5. Apply their knowledge of edifice materials and systems, building construction, and industry specific codes, standards and guidelines in society to enhance the health, safety, welfare and performance of building occupants.

This is a sample four-twelvemonth plan for Interior Compages. Nosotros encourage all students to consult with their academic advisor to develop an individualized program that meets their specific needs.

Freshman
Fall Credits Spring Credits
Communications A three Communications B 3-4
Indigenous Studies iii Quantitative Reasoning A 3-4
Science 3 DS 220 iii
DS 120 3 ART HIST/​ANTHRO/​DS/​HISTORY/​Land ARC  264 or DS 264 4
DS 221 3 DS 140 3
DS 252 1
16 16-18
Sophomore
Fall Credits Spring Credits
DS 222 4 DS 322 four
DS 224 three DS 242 3
DS 241 iii DS 422 iii
Science 3 INTER-HE 202 i
DS 421 3 Social Science iii
16 14
Inferior
Fall Credits Spring Credits Summer Credits
DS 223 3 DS 623 4 DS 601 3
DS 321 three DS 549 3
DS 622 4 DS 624 3
Design Focus 3 DS 679 iii
Literature three
16 13 iii
Senior
Autumn Credits Spring Credits
DS 626 iv Humanities iii
DS 451 3 Social Science 3
Design Focus 3 Science iii
Social Scientific discipline 3 Constituent iv
13 xiii
Total Credits 120-122

Advising & Career center

The Advising & Career Center fosters undergraduate students' personal, academic, and professional development. Through advising, academic planning, and career education, we back up students equally they navigate the college experience—from exploring our majors as prospective students to becoming SoHE alumni.

Academic Advising

Each SoHE student is assigned to an academic advisor in the Advising & Career Center. SoHE academic advisors support academic and personal success by partnering with current and prospective SoHE students as they identify and clarify their educational goals, develop meaningful academic plans, and pursue their ain Wisconsin Experience.

To explore bookish advising resources or schedule an appointment with a SoHE academic advisor, visit Advising in SoHE.

Career Development

Active engagement in the career evolution process is a vital component of a student'southward personal growth in higher and future success as a lifelong learner, professional, and global citizen. SoHE career advisors assist set students for life post-graduation through private and grouping advising and integration of career readiness throughout our curriculum.

To explore career development resources or schedule an engagement with a SoHE career counselor, visit Career Development.

Professors

Angus, Dong, Hark, Kallenborn, Moskowitz, Sarmadi;

Associate Professors

Carter, Fairbanks, Ponto, Shin;

Banana Professors

Shishegar, Thorleifsdottir, Vaid;

Faculty Assembly

Godfrey, Kurutz, Kwasny, Sager

For more data, visit the School of Man Ecology faculty and staff directory.

Internships

Internships are a vital part of pupil career development and a highly valued component of the undergraduate curriculum in the School of Homo Environmental. Loftier-quality internships foster pupil development by bringing theories and classroom-based learning to life in real-world settings. In improver, internships give students the opportunity to explore careers related to their major, gain relevant feel in their field(southward) of involvement, and develop a better understanding of what is expected in a workplace past performing the tasks of a professional in that field.

For SoHE majors, internships are a requirement of our undergraduate curriculum. Students must take at least a junior standing (54+ credits) in order to pursue a 3-credit internship and must complete a minimum of 150 hours at the internship site. To be eligible, an internship must exist educational in nature, directly relate to a student's major and career goals, and be approved by the Advising & Career Heart.

For some SoHE majors, additional course prerequisites may be required. For more than information, visit SoHE Internships.

Educatee ORGANIZATIONS

School of Human being Ecology student organizations include:

  • Apparel and Textile Association (ATA)
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals - UW Madison Chapter (AFP)
  • Community and Nonprofit Leaders (CNLUW)
  • Financial Occupations Club for Academy Students (FOCUS)
  • Interior Design Organization (IDO)/American Gild of Interior Design (ASID) - Student Affiliate
  • Phi Upsilon Omicron (National Award Lodge in Family and Consumer Sciences)
  • Student Association for Human Development and Family Studies (SAHDFS)
  • Student Retail Association (SRA)

For more data nigh registering as a SoHE student system, please visit SoHE Educatee Organizations.

Learn more most UW–Madison registered student organizations through the Wisconsin Involvement Network.

Advising & career Centre

The Advising & Career Center (ACC) fosters undergraduate students' personal, academic, and professional evolution. Through advising, bookish planning, and career education, we back up students equally they navigate the college feel—from exploring our majors every bit prospective students to condign SoHE alumni.

Bookish Advising

Each SoHE pupil is assigned to an academic advisor in the Advising & Career Middle. SoHE academic advisors support academic and personal success by partnering with current and prospective SoHE students every bit they identify and clarify their educational goals, develop meaningful academic plans, and pursue their own Wisconsin Experience.

To explore academic advising resources or schedule an date with a SoHE academic advisor, visit Advising in SoHE.

CAREER Evolution

Agile appointment in the career development process is a vital component of a student's personal growth in higher and future success as a lifelong learner, professional, and global citizen. SoHE career advisors help prepare students for life post-graduation through private and group advising and integration of career readiness throughout our curriculum.

To explore career evolution resource or schedule an appointment with a SoHE career advisor, visit Career Development.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER Fiscal Resources

The School of Human Ecology awards many merit and need-based scholarships each year. The borderline to apply for scholarships is typically belatedly in the fall semester. To be eligible for these awards, scholarship recipients must be registered as full-time SoHE students.

Students who feel emergency financial situations may inquire about the availability of short-term loans through the SoHE Advising & Career Center. In addition, academy scholarships, loans, and employment are available through the Office of Educatee Financial Help (333 East Campus Mall; 608-262-3060).

Accreditation

Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Accreditation status: Accredited. Adjacent accreditation review: 2023.