Bachelor of Design at Western Washington University

Western Washington University offers the Bachelor of Design as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Main Site and WWU - Bellingham campuses in Bellingham , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for design and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 27, 2026.

About Bachelor of Design

The Design Minor is composed of 2 GUR courses (large lecture format) and four lecture/lab courses providing a foundation in drawing for design; introduction to graphic design, including visual literacy, color, composition, and presentation; typography, and design methods and technologies.

Why Consider a Design Minor?

The Design Minor can complement or enhance the value of a major through acquired familiarity with historical, conceptual, and technical aspects of the design field. Students develop foundational skills in visual form and gain insight into the culture and practices of the profession.

Disciplines

College of Fine and Performing Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Design at Western Washington University

Entry Requirements

Submit Official Transcripts

Applicants are responsible for requesting official credentials/transcripts from the appropriate institutions as defined below. A transcript is considered official if is sent directly from the institution of origin or the Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Please do not mail your own transcripts. They cannot be accepted, even in a sealed envelope.

First-Year applicants must submit:

Official secondary school credentials with certified English translations when necessary

Transfer and Post-baccalaureate applicants must submit:

Official credentials from all postsecondary institutions attended, even if you do not expect to transfer credit. Only transcripts issued within the last year will be accepted.
Transfer applicants with fewer than 45 transferable quarter (30 semester) credits must also submit official secondary school credentials with certified English translations when necessary

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Design at Western Washington University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Design at Western Washington University

The Application for Admission
$70 non-refundable application fee
Official transcripts (an official transcript evaluation from an approved organization may also be required)
Evidence of English language proficiency
Declaration of Financial Responsibility
An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals

Bachelor of Design at Western Washington University

Western Washington University

United States of America, Bellingham