No. Any student may begin the sequence of interior design courses. Progression through the major is based on the student’s ability to demonstrate through assignments, projects and examination acquisition of the learning objectives in each course. Failure to do so may disrupt the student’s program of study and could delay graduation for up to one year. See prerequisites for courses.
No. If a student is accepted to HPU, then they may begin taking classes in interior design.
Yes. Our proximity to and relationship with the High Point Market provides many opportunities for students to acquire internships–many of which become jobs upon graduation.
For students entering Fall 2012 and after, a laptop is required at the beginning of the junior year. Please see Computer Requirements for specifications. Be advised that the listed computer requirements are for the current year. Two years from now, the minimum requirements will likely be different due to changes in technology. Students may choose to purchase a laptop mainly for word processing as freshmen, knowing that they will need to purchase a more powerful computer for their junior year. Or students may choose to purchase a more powerful computer as a freshman in order to anticipate software needs during the junior and senior year.
Due to the high number of required credits, minoring requires careful planning and may require additional time. All minors offered by the School of Art & Design can be found on the School of Art & Design website.
No.
Programs across HPU, including those in Interior Design and Art, offer Maymester study abroad experiences. Students wishing to study for a full semester should consult with their advisor as soon as possible in order to identify the best time and location.
The Department of Home Furnishings and Interior Design has an extensive number of scholarships. See “Scholarships” in the menu.
Yes. Students may participate in the Honors Program while completing their Interior Design requirements.