You must submit official school transcripts as part of the application file. We'll accept official transcripts coming directly from the high school: uploaded through Naviance, emailed, or mailed via post.
Applicants that fulfill one or more of the following conditions will be considered to be a first-year:
An applicant that, at the time of application, is enrolled in an accredited secondary school (a domestic high school or the international equivalent) or homeschool program.
An applicant that has earned a high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate of completion but that has not enrolled in any other accredited post-secondary institution.
An applicant that enrolled in a post-secondary institution but did not earn credit and/or that has completely withdrawn from that institution before credit was earned. Note: complete withdrawal must be verified by receipt of a transcript reflecting the withdrawal and/or a letter from the institution verifying that no credit was earned. TOEFL: Internet based, minimum score 79, IELTS: - Minimum score 6.5
Students who wish to be considered for combined merit/talent scholarship have the option to submit either a visual narrative, design essay, or portfolio.

Option 1: Visual Narrative
Please submit 10-20 photos that best describe your interests with design. These photos can be abstract, literal or a mixture of both. Please submit photos in a continuous .pdf. Visual Narrative should be linear/continuous and will be reviewed starting with the first photo.

Option 2: Design Essay
Please submit 1-2 page essay on why you want to choose a career in design. What designers inspire you, or what experiences have you had with the design world?

Option 3: Portfolio
Please choose 10-20 images of work you have created in an art class or on your own. Please submit work as a continuous .pdf with explanations the type of project, materials, and historical influences (if applicable.)