Transfer Credit & Portfolio Information
The Interior Architecture + Design Department and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions are committed to supporting a smooth transfer process for students joining Marymount University.
The information below outlines how undergraduate coursework may transfer into Marymount’s Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture + Design program.
Transfer Credit Guidelines
The Interior Architecture + Design Department reviews transfer credit from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Montgomery College (MC), and other accredited institutions in accordance with the transfer credit policies outlined in the current Undergraduate Catalog.
Articulation Agreements
For students transferring from partner institutions, course-by-course articulations are available:
- NOVA students can see a course-by-course articulations here.
- Montgomery College students can see a course-by-course articulations here.
- Graduate students can see course-by-course articulations here.
Placement Portfolio Requirement
If you are transferring Interior Architecture + Design coursework from another institution, you may be asked to submit a placement portfolio. This portfolio helps us assess your readiness for Marymount’s design curriculum and determine appropriate course placement.
Details on transfer credit evaluation and portfolio expectations are provided at the bottom of this page.
How to Submit Your Portfolio
All portfolios must be submitted digitally:
- Upload your materials using this form.
- After submitting, please email Prof. Jessica Bonness to schedule a transfer advising appointment.
Portfolio Deadlines
To be considered for transfer credit in time for enrollment, please submit your portfolio by the following deadlines:
- Fall start: August 1
- Spring start: December 1
Placement Portfolio Requirements by Course
The following courses are eligible for transfer from two-year and four-year institutions. Information about minimum grades and portfolio skills are provided for each course.
| MU Course / Title | Portfolio Assessment |
|---|---|
| ID-101 Intro to Interior Design |
Portfolio: Not required.
Transfer Requirement: Grade of C or higher in an equivalent course. |
| ID-102 Foundation Studio I |
Portfolio: Contains work that demonstrates understanding of foundation design principles or design in a non-residential practice area. Projects must include design process work through final presentation drawings or models.
Transfer Requirement: Portfolio and grade of B- or higher in an equivalent course. |
| ID-121 Freehand Drafting |
Portfolio: Contains work that demonstrates understanding of hand drafting techniques to create architectural drawings. (e.g. plan, elevation, RCP, perspective, isometric, and axonometric drawings)
Transfer Requirement: Portfolio and grade of B- or higher in an equivalent course. |
| ID-122 Sketching and Rendering for Ideas |
Portfolio: Contains work that demonstrates understanding of hand rendering techniques in architectural drawings. (e.g. plan, elevation, RCP, perspectives, isometric, and axonometric drawings)
Transfer Requirement: Portfolio and grade of B- or higher in an equivalent course. |
| ID-203 Foundation Studio II |
Portfolio: Contains work that demonstrates understanding a design in a non-residential practice area. Projects must include design process work through final presentation drawings or models.
Transfer Requirement: Portfolio and grade of B- or higher in an equivalent course. |
| ID-204 Foundation Studio III |
Portfolio: Contains work that demonstrates understanding residential design. Projects must include design process work through final presentation drawings or models.
Transfer Requirement: Portfolio and grade of B- or higher in an equivalent course. |
| ID-323 Presentation Drawings |
Portfolio: Contains work that demonstrates understanding of Revit to create architectural presentation drawings. (e.g. plan, elevation, RCP, perspective, and photorealistic rendering). Digital presentation skills are also evaluated with a preference for Adobe InDesign and Illustrator as layout tools.
Transfer Requirement: Portfolio and grade of B- or higher in an equivalent course. |
| ID-231 Textiles and Finish Materials |
Portfolio: Not required.
Transfer Requirement: Grade of C or higher in an equivalent course. |
| ID-350 History of Interior Design I |
Portfolio: Not required.
Transfer Requirement: Grade of C or higher in an equivalent course. |
| VIS-111 Intro to Color and Design |
Portfolio: Not required.
Transfer Requirement: Grade of C or higher in an equivalent course. |
| VIS-121 Intro to Digital Tools |
Portfolio: Not required.
Transfer Requirement: Grade of C or higher in an equivalent course. |
| AH-102 Intro to Art History II |
Portfolio: Not required.
Transfer Requirement: Grade of C or higher in an equivalent course. |
