Online Master of Interior Architecture Admissions Requirements

General Admission Requirements

The following admissions requirements outline the academic background, foundation preparation, portfolio expectations, and application process for the Online Master of Interior Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona.

Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in interior design, architecture, or similar design-related field may be eligible to apply directly to the Master’s level. Before applying to the program, a transcript evaluation by our Program Advisor is required. Unofficial transcripts can be used for this review process.

Admission into the Online Master of Interior Architecture degree program requires:

A preliminary consultation is required prior to applying. Applicants begin by contacting the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Architecture, who provides an initial review of transcripts, background, and portfolio of original work to determine eligibility to apply. Email: Professor Irma Ramirez, ieramirez@cpp.edu
A four-year accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA in any field.
Foundation-level interior design competence is typically achieved in 50-60 semester units of coursework in interior design and related design fields; examples are coursework from bachelor’s degrees, community colleges, or certificate programs. Foundation level competence is evaluated through a preliminary review of transcripts and portfolio of work. Applicants who have earned an accredited Bachelor of Interior Design or Bachelor of Architecture may satisfy this prerequisite. Contact the Graduate Coordinator for a consultation.
For International students, please visit the International Graduate Requirements page.
- All applicants, regardless of citizenship, who have not completed at least three years of full-time enrollment at the secondary level where English is the principal language of instruction, are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score
- The score cannot be more than two years old. Upload a copy of your score in the “Program Materials” section of the application. You must contact ETS to have your official TOEFL score released. Paper copies are not accepted. The TOEFL code needed from ETS to send your score to Cal Poly Pomona is 4082.

Admission Requirements for International Students

Due to the program being fully online, applicants from outside the United States should note that Cal Poly Pomona cannot sponsor the F-1 visa for international students enrolled in the Online MIA program.

State Authorization Regulations

Maps of the United States with authorized states highlighted

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, is approved to offer online programs to students residing in the following states. This list will be updated as additional authorizations/exemptions are granted.

Approved States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin

For State-based admission limitations and additional information, please visit the Accreditation and State Regulatory Authorizations page.

Transcripts

Please note that your final college transcripts need to be submitted to Cal Poly Pomona as per the instructions mentioned on your Bronco Direct account's "to-do" list.

Cal Poly Pomona is requesting that you send your Final Official Transcripts. For more information, please visit the Graduate Requirements page.

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Required Application Materials

Statement of Purpose: Explain your interests, motivations, and goals in pursuing a professional degree. This should not exceed 750 words. Upload a PDF copy in the “Program Materials” section of the application.

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: Three recommendations are required and should be submitted by individuals in a position to assess your potential in the interior design profession or in a Master’s level academic program. All recommendations must be submitted electronically using the portal in the application. It is your responsibility to ensure that recommendation requests are received and completed on time. Applicants will not be notified about missing recommendations. Failure to receive three complete letters will prevent you from submitting your application. Please inform your recommenders that communication will be sent from (calstateapply@liaisoncas.com). If you have questions, please refer to this guide.

Portfolio: Your portfolio must include visual work illustrating your creative or analytical abilities in written, graphic, or mathematical form. Upload a PDF copy in the “Program Materials” section of the application. Please note that the portfolio cannot be larger than 15 megabytes.