Application to the Bachelor of Interior Design program is a competitive entry two-step process.
Step 1: apply to VIU
Start the application process by applying to VIU.
Your application to the Interior Design program will only be considered if you meet the following entrance requirements:
- general admission requirements apply
- English 12 with a minimum “C” grade.
- a minimum “C” grade in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, or Foundations of Mathematics 11
Step 2: submit portfolio and supporting document
Once you have satisfied the above entrance requirements you will be asked to submit the following items electronically online via Slideroom:
- Upload a 300-word written statement outlining your reasons for applying to the Interior Design program at VIU, including your academic and career goals. The statement should demonstrate that you have researched the interior design profession and understand the field, its career opportunities, and the skills and qualities required for success.
- Upload a portfolio that demonstrates who you are and what inspires you. This is an opportunity to showcase your passion and personality. Your submission should include 6-12 items of your own creation, which may come from a variety of mediums, including but not limited to:
- hand rendering sketching (pencil, ink)
- painting (water colour, oils, acrylics)
- collage (mixed media, other)
- photography
- 3D sculpture or prop building
- drafting (manual or digital)
- writing (essays, poems, blogs)
- jewelry making
- pottery
- fabric work (sewing, needle work)
- motion (video, digital)
- websites (blogs, animation)
- sound (music, recordings)
- journals (Sketching, writing)
- wood working
- digital work
For each item, include a brief description explaining what you created, the medium used, and what inspired or interested you about the work.
Slideroom
How to use Slideroom for submitting your portfolio, written statement, resume and questionnaire:
- Go to Slideroom.
- Click sign-up to get started or login.
- Click on Interior Design and pay the required fee.
- Fill out the consent forms relating for the Interior Design program.
Please be aware that using the Slideroom service to upload your documents for review means that the work will be hosted temporarily on a server in the United States. If you prefer not to do so, please contact the program chair Katarina.Litva@viu.ca to arrange for an alternative portfolio submission method.
Have questions?
- Domestic (Canadian) and/or International Applicants: Elham.Akhoundi@viu.ca
Submission review and notification
The Interior Design Department will review your application and portfolio to assess your fit for the program. You don’t need to be a master artist, we're looking for both technical and creative abilities and, most importantly, what you love to create.
If you need more portfolio pieces, be creative! Your submission can also reflect your interests and experiences. Share a memorable travel photo and why it’s special, a photo of a room you’ve decorated and what you like about it, or a meaningful collection and why it matters to you. The possibilities are endless, show us what inspires you.
The Faculty Committee will review completed applications and supporting documentation. If additional information is required, we may contact you for a phone, video, or in-person interview. Admissions and Registration will notify you of the application decision. If you are not accepted, we encourage you to continue developing your technical and creative skills and reapply.