Bachelor of Human-Centered Design at Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

United States of America, Hanover

University Rank:#247

The Human-Centered Design at Dartmouth College is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Hanover, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 11, 2026.

About Bachelor of Human-Centered Design

The minor in Human-Centered Design is an interdisciplinary program focused on the process of innovation to address human needs.

Dartmouth students pursuing the Human-Centered Design minor gain an intellectual foundation for the minor through coursework in introductory engineering and design thinking before advancing to study ethnographic methods of anthropology and research. Students also explore the human factors that shape design thinking—including perception, learning, social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, emotion, and cognition—before completing the minor with elective coursework in topics like sustainable design, digital parts, architecture, and social entrepreneurship.

Disciplines

Engineering

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Human-Centered Design at Dartmouth College

Entry Requirements

Application Fee Application Fee
The fee associated with submitting an application for admission to Dartmouth. The first-year application fee is $80. The transfer application fee is $90.

If paying the application fee would cause unusual financial hardship for you or your family, you may be eligible for a waiver. Requesting a fee waiver will not disadvantage your candidacy in any way.
Common App
Dartmouth Writing Supplement Writing Supplement
The writing supplement includes questions specific to Dartmouth that help the Admissions Committee gain a better sense of how Dartmouth and you might be a good "fit" for each other.
Secondary School Report Secondary School Report
The Secondary School Report is a form completed by the applicant's school counselor that provides Dartmouth with an overview of the applicant's academic record.
with Transcript, School Profile, and Counselor Evaluation Counselor Evaluation
A written statement, completed by the applicant's school counselor, that addresses the applicant's academic performance, extracurricular engagements, and personal character.
Two Teacher Evaluations Teacher Evaluation
A written statement, completed by an instructor from an academic course, that addresses the applicant's academic performance, engagement with subject matter and classmates, and personal character.
SAT SAT
Published by the College Board, the SAT is a college admissions test which includes questions addressing three broad areas of knowledge: reading, writing, and mathematics.

The ACT is a college admissions test which includes questions addressing five broad areas of knowledge: English, mathematics, reading, science, and writing.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Fee Information

Application Fee 80

How to Apply

All candidates applying for first-year admission to Dartmouth must use the Common App. Add Dartmouth to the "My Colleges" section and you will be on your way. Check our Eligibility Guidelines

Your past education level determines your eligibility for first-year or transfer admission. First-year applicants have three admission options: Early Decision, Regular Decision, and QuestBridge

Bachelor of Human-Centered Design at Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

United States of America, Hanover