Admission Requirements

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

High School
Students entering from high school are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least a 65% average in six courses from the U/M level or equivalent including: Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Science, and Grade 12 Math.

• High School transcripts
• A $100 application fee
• A resume
• A statement of interest and commitment
• Samples of work that demonstrate your creativity and aptitude for design
• A completed application form (can be completed online here)

College/University
Graduates from another university or college will be assessed on a case-by-case basis:

• Graduates of 2 year or 3 year diploma programs in interior design or decorating seeking admission with transfer credits must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Students seeking advanced standing may be asked to provide course outlines for relevant courses
• College/University Un-Related to Interior Design or Decorating

• Transcripts from any post-secondary institution the applicant has attended
• A $100 application fee
• A completed application form (can be completed online here)
• A resume

College/University Un-Related:

• Please submit all of the above, plus a statement of interest and commitment
• Samples of work that demonstrate your creativity and aptitude for design

Academy of Design Graduates
Graduates of the Interior Decorating diploma program at the Academy of Design:

• Graduates of the 3-year diploma program must have a GPA of 3.0 in order to qualify. If a graduate’s GPA is slightly lower than 3.0, then they can contact an admissions advisor for moe information.

• A $100 application fee
• A completed application form (can be completed online here)
• A resume
• AOD transcripts and transcripts for any liberal arts courses taken outside AOD.

Mature Students
Mature Students with a high school diploma may be considered for admission if they are 21+ years of age (for online delivery), or 19+ years of age (for in-class delivery). They must also have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at the post-secondary level.

Mature Students without a high school diploma can not directly apply to the Bachelor of Interior Design degree program, but may be considered for the diploma program and enter the Bachelors degree after completing three terms with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Transcripts from any post-secondary institution the applicant has attended.
• A $100 application fee
• A completed application form (can be completed online here)
• A resume
• A statement of interest and commitment
• Samples of work that demonstrate your creativity and aptitude for design