NOVA Transfer Students (B.A.)
Did you know that nearly half of all Marymount Interior Design graduates began their undergraduate education at another institution?
The Interior Design department and Office of Undergraduate Admissions are committed to making the transfer process for NOVA students as smooth as possible. The following information is provided specifically for NOVA students interested in completing their B.A. Interior Design degree at Marymount University.
If you already have a Bachelors degree, you can learn more about transferring credit towards our First-Professional Masters in Interior Design here.
Transfer Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid available for NOVA students transferring to Marymount. You can review the full list of scholarships and grants here.
Four-year Transfer Pathway
The Interior Design departments at MU and NOVA have worked together to develop a four-year suggested transfer pathway.
Download the Four-Year Transfer Pathway Advising Sheet
- Questions about the NOVA portion of this pathway should be directed to Kris Winner, Program Head at Northern Virginia Community College.
- Questions about the Marymount portion of this pathway should be directed to Doug Seidler, Department Chair at Marymount University.
More Info on Transfer Credit
Marymount University requires a grade of C or higher to consider transfer credit for undergraduate courses. In addition to that requirement, the Interior Design department requires a placement portfolio to receive transfer credit for some Interior Design courses. A course-by-course articulation grid is provided below.
You can read more about the Placement Portfolio process here.
| NOVA Course / Title | MU Equivalent Course | Transfer Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| IDS 100 Theory & Techniques of ID |
ID-102 Foundation Studio I |
Portfolio and grade of B- or higher |
| IDS 105 Arch Drafting for ID |
ID-121 Freehand Drafting |
Portfolio and grade of B- or higher |
| IDS 106 3D Drawing & Rendering |
ID-122 Sketching and Rendering for Ideas |
Portfolio and grade of B- or higher |
| IDS 109 Styles of Furniture |
ID-350 History of Interior Design I |
Grade of C or higher |
| IDS 205 Materials & Sources |
ID-231 Textiles and Finish Materials |
Grade of C or higher |
| IDS 215 Theory & Research Commercial Design |
ID-203 Foundation Studio II |
Portfolio and grade of B- or higher |
| IDS 221 Designing Commercial Interiors I |
ID-204 Foundation Studio III |
Portfolio and grade of B- or higher |
| IDS 225 Business Procedures |
ID-101 Intro to Interior Design |
Grade of C or higher |
| IDS 246 Adv CAD for ID | ID-325 Construction Documents |
Portfolio and grade of B- or higher.
Note: Portfolio must show strong understanding of construction drawings using Revit. |
| ART 131 -OR- ART 132 Fund of Design I/II |
VIS-111 Intro to Color and Design |
Grade of C or higher |
| ART 140 Intro to Graphic Skills |
VIS-121 Intro to Digital Tools |
Grade of C or higher |
| ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II |
AH-202 Intro to Art History II |
Grade of C or higher |
