Interior Design

The Pre-Interior Design (INDX) major provides a structured pathway into the Interior Design program through foundational coursework and a portfolio review process. 

At the end of the first full academic year, all pre-interior design student work in CADS 1000 and CADS 1100 will be evaluated through portfolio reviews and ranked to determine the top 55 - 60 students who will then be admitted into the interior design program for sophomore through senior years. Students who are not invited into the program will be advised concerning other curricular options.

Transfer students from on and off campus who are in good academic standing will be placed in pre-interior design (INDX) until they have completed CADS 1000 and CADS 1100 and have been accepted into the Interior Design (INDS) program through the portfolio review. Students with prior design-related coursework either at Auburn or at another institution may request to transfer directly into the interior design program, pending evaluation of transfer credits and academic work. 

Students must earn a “C” or better in all required professional courses (i.e., required CADS and other Human Sciences courses). Students must earn a “C” or better on any prerequisite CADS courses before enrolling in the required CADS course.

Interior Design is a technology‑forward, studio‑based program. To fully participate in coursework and studio activities, students are expected to have access to a robust laptop computer capable of running professional design software both during studio time and when working outside of the computer lab.

Software and instructional resources are provided by the program and are available in dedicated computer labs. Students are not required to purchase software or program‑sponsored supplies.

Prior to the start of the first term in the program, students receive detailed information outlining recommended laptop specifications to ensure their device supports required applications and workflows. This guidance is shared once students are accepted into the program.

Current requirements are listed below. 

The Societies
An Auburn University AU Involve student organization for interior design students comprised of the combined student chapters of the professional organizations American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

American Society for Interior Design — Auburn Student Chapter
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Student Chapter is an affiliate of the American Society of Interior Designers, a professional society of interior designers. The primary purpose of this organization is to enlarge students’ understanding of the interior design profession and the role they might have with this organization through Allied and Professional membership. Activities include student participation in events sponsored by Alabama ASID and National ASID organizations, field trips, design competitions, and other types of pre-professional development activities. Contact the Department Head, Department of Consumer and Design Sciences for further information.

International Interior Design Association — Auburn Student Chapter
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Student Chapter is an affiliate of the International Interior Design Association of Designers, a professional society of interior designers. The primary purpose of this organization is to work toward the advancement of the value of interior design and its practictioners as well as to cultivate leadership within the profession. IIDA seeks to enlarge students’ understanding of the interior design profession internationally and the role they might have with this organization through Allied and Professional membership. Activities include student participation in events sponsored by Alabama IIDA and National IIDA organizations, field trips, design competitions, and other types of pre-professional development activities. Contact the Department Head, Department of Consumer and Design Sciences for further information.