BA Interaction Design at George Washington University

Programme overview

The field of interaction design shapes how we use and engage with technology, how we access information, and how we experience designed systems and products. It draws from a wide range of disciplines that deal with aesthetics, behavior, social impact, and technological innovation. George Washington University's bachelor of arts (BA) in interaction design program educates students to undertake user-oriented research, digital product design, and prototyping of digital and physical interactive experiences.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Corcoran School of the Arts and Design | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. 45 credits in courses for the major. No course may be counted toward more than one major requirement. Studio elective—any one CGD, CIXD, CORX, or CSA studio course (3 credits). The capstone requirement may be fulfilled with one of the following three options.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in UI/UX design, user research, communications design, design management, or for further study in arts and design or related fields from which its methodologies emerge.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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