The Interior Design major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.

Admission to the University of Northern Iowa with an intended Interior Design major does not guarantee placement in the major due to the limited number of spaces available in the studio facilities.

Students majoring in Interior Design must satisfy the admission requirements including GPA, portfolio review/interview and the completion of specified courses before they can officially declare the major. A copy of the Admission Policy may be obtained from the School of Applied Human Sciences in Latham Hall. Prior to completion of the admission requirements, students may sign an intent to major in Interior Design and be classified as a (pre)major.