{"id":1657,"date":"2020-10-02T17:03:14","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T17:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=1657"},"modified":"2025-08-01T10:16:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:16:38","slug":"nova-transfer-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-innovation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/undergraduate-programs\/interior-design\/transfer\/nova-transfer-students\/","title":{"rendered":"NOVA Transfer Students (B.A.)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that nearly half of all Marymount Interior Architecture + Design graduates began their undergraduate studies at another institution?<\/p>\n<p>Marymount\u2019s Interior Architecture + Design (IAD) department and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions are committed to supporting a smooth transfer process for <strong>Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The information below is specifically for NOVA students interested in completing a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture + Design at Marymount University.<\/li>\n<li>If you already hold a bachelor\u2019s degree, you can learn more about transferring credit toward our First-Professional Master\u2019s in Interior Architecture + Design <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-ideation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/graduate-programs\/interior-design-ma\/transfer-credit\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Transfer Scholarships<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) students transferring to Marymount are eligible for a variety of scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities. To explore your options, connect with our <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/transfer-students\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Transfer Admissions team<\/b><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Four-year Pathway<\/h2>\n<p>MU and NOVA have worked together to develop a four-year suggested transfer pathway.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Download the Four-Year Transfer Pathway\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Interior-Design-AAS-VCCS-MU-Interior-Architecture-Design-Transfer-Guide-24-25.docx.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advising Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Questions about the NOVA portion of this pathway should be directed to\u00a0Kris Winner, Program Head at Northern Virginia Community College.<\/li>\n<li>Questions about the Marymount portion of this pathway should be directed to <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/staff-members\/jessica-bonness\/\">Professor Jessica Bonness<\/a>, IAD Program Director at Marymount University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Placement Portfolio Requirement<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s design curriculum and determine appropriate course placement.<\/p>\n<p>Details on transfer credit evaluation and portfolio expectations are provided at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Submit Your Portfolio<\/h3>\n<p>All portfolios must be submitted digitally:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Upload your materials using this <a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/shr9vRJCe394RBn3k\">form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>After submitting, please <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/staff-members\/jessica-bonness\/\">email Prof. Jessica Bonness<\/a> to schedule a transfer advising appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Portfolio Deadlines<\/h3>\n<p>To be considered for transfer credit in time for enrollment, please submit your portfolio by the following deadlines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fall start<\/strong>: August 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spring start<\/strong>: December 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Course Articulations for Transfer Credit<\/h2>\n<p>Marymount University accepts undergraduate transfer credit for courses completed with a grade of C or higher. For IAD coursework, a placement portfolio may also be required to receive credit for specific design studio or technical courses.<\/p>\n<p>A course-by-course articulation grid is provided below to help you determine how your previous coursework may transfer.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 35%;\" scope=\"row\" width=\"35%\">NOVA Course \/ Title<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 35%;\" scope=\"col\" width=\"35%\">MU Equivalent Course<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 30%;\" scope=\"col\" width=\"30%\">Transfer Requirements<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">IDS 100<br \/>\nTheory &amp; Techniques of ID<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ID-102<br \/>\nFoundation Studio I<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-ideation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/undergraduate-programs\/interior-design\/transfer\/transfer-credit\/\">Portfolio<\/a>\u00a0and grade of B- or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">IDS 105<br \/>\nArch Drafting for ID<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ID-121<br \/>\nFreehand Drafting<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-ideation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/undergraduate-programs\/interior-design\/transfer\/transfer-credit\/\">Portfolio<\/a>\u00a0and grade of B- or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">IDS 106<br \/>\n3D Drawing &amp; Rendering<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ID-122<br \/>\nSketching and Rendering for Ideas<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-ideation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/undergraduate-programs\/interior-design\/transfer\/transfer-credit\/\">Portfolio<\/a>\u00a0and grade of B- or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">IDS 109<br \/>\nStyles of Furniture<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ID-350<br \/>\nHistory of Interior Design I<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\">Grade of C or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">IDS 205<br \/>\nMaterials &amp; Sources<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ID-231<br \/>\nTextiles and Finish Materials<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\">Grade of C or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">IDS 215<br \/>\nTheory &amp; Research Commercial Design<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ID-203<br \/>\nFoundation Studio II<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-ideation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/undergraduate-programs\/interior-design\/transfer\/transfer-credit\/\">Portfolio<\/a>\u00a0and grade of B- or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">IDS 221<br \/>\nDesigning Commercial Interiors I<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ID-204<br \/>\nFoundation Studio III<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-ideation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/undergraduate-programs\/interior-design\/transfer\/transfer-credit\/\">Portfolio<\/a>\u00a0and grade of B- or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">IDS 225<br \/>\nBusiness Procedures<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ID-101<br \/>\nIntro to Interior Design<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\">Grade of C or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ART 131 <strong>-OR-<\/strong> ART 132<br \/>\nFund of Design I\/II<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">VIS-111<br \/>\nIntro to Color and Design<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\">Grade of C or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ART 140<br \/>\nIntro to Graphic Skills<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">VIS-121<br \/>\nIntro to Digital Tools<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\">Grade of C or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">ART 102<br \/>\nHistory and Appreciation of Art II<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%;\">AH-102<br \/>\nIntro to Art History II<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30%;\">Grade of C or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that nearly half of all Marymount Interior Architecture + Design graduates began their undergraduate studies at another institution? 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