ADMISSIONS FORMULA Enrollment-Managed Programs
The five enrollment-managed programs each utilize an individual formula for admission.

Architecture
GPA required courses: 40%
(DsnS102, DsnS131, DsnS183, and English 150)
Portfolio: 30%
Essay: 15%
High school rating: 15%

Graphic Design
Core GPA: 60%
(Only the best 26.5 credit hours from the Core will be calculated.)
Portfolio: 30%
Essay: 10%

Integrated Studio Arts
Cumulative GPA: 15%
(Highest GPA from 24 creditsâ€"including College of Design Core coursesâ€"of all classes
taken to the point of application to the BFA program)
Core GPA: 20%
(Only from courses inside the College of Designâ€"DsnS102, DsnS131, DsnS183)
Portfolio: 50%
Essay: 15%

Interior Design
Core GPA: 40%
(Only the best 26.5 credit hours from the Core will be calculated.)
Portfolio: 40%
Essay: 20%

Landscape Architecture
Core GPA: 60%
(Only the best 26.5 credit hours from the Core will be calculated.)
Portfolio: 25%
Essay: 15%

ADMISSIONS FORMULA Non-Enrollment-Managed Program
The Community and Regional Planning program requires portfolio review and advising to guide students regarding the program, but does not adhere to specific enrollment-management criteria. The following formula serves as a guide.

Community and Regional Planning
Cumulative GPA: 20%
(Only the best 26.5 credit hours from the Core will be calculated.)
GPA selected courses: 50%
(Includes DsnS183, 6.5 credits in Communications/Library Science, 6 credits in Social Science/Humanities, and 6 credits in Math/Science)
Portfolio: 10%
Essay: 20%