Entry into the Bachelor of Interior Design Program is a competitive two-step process.
Ready to Apply?
If you are interested in applying to our program, to enter 1st-year, you first have to apply to VIU.
If you are looking to apply for advanced standing and potentially enter 2nd or 3rd year, please email the Chair of Interior Design at VIU.
Once you have applied to admissions, you can start the application process to our specific Interior Design program in 1st-year. You will be required to submit written components as well as a portfolio of your own creative work. See the handouts below for more information on what the requirements are and how to submit them.
Upon receipt of all completed applications for the upcoming intake year, the faculty review committee will evaluate and rank all applicant submissions. We are looking for diverse individuals that will make up unique and supportive cohort. We want to make sure that you are a good fit for the program and the program is a good fit for you!
Successful candidates will be notified by Admissions once all applications have been reviewed. If you require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the department chair.
Applications are accepted for the Fall intake from the first business day in October to March 31.