Application Decision
& Next Steps

The decision to further your design education is a pivotal step toward personal, creative, and professional growth.

1. Review your offer of financial support

You will receive an email notifying you when your offer of financial support is ready for review.These offers are typically made shortly after an applicant’s acceptance. We recommend that you review your offer  prior to making your nonrefundable tuition deposit.

2. Submit your nonrefundable tuition deposit

To accept your offer of Admission, submit a reply form with your nonrefundable deposit to officially hold your place. Details will be provided within your offer of admission for how to reply to the offer and submit the non-refundable tuition deposit.

3. Submit official copies of your admission documents

If you provided unofficial copies of your transcript(s) or English proficiency test as a part of your application, your acceptance is contingent upon receipt of official documents confirming your unofficial submissions. Submit official documents electronically via secure electronic services like Naviance, Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, Scribbles, or eTranscript.

4. Review Tuition and Fees and Payment Deadline

Please review Design Studies Institute’s tuition and fee information. Unpaid balances may result in course registration cancellation.

Additional Information

Deferrals

Deferrals of acceptance are not granted for academic programs. Applicants who wish to begin their students at an alternative will need to re-apply for a future term.

Term Start & End Dates

The academic calendar, including the start and end dates for the term, are published within DSI’s official Academic Calendar.

orientation

Orientation events will be held for new students Monday - Wednesday prior to the start of the new term. Orientation events contain a mix of both required and optional events.

Class schedules

New incoming students are placed in classes and do not need to register themselves for courses. You will receive a finalized class schedule by email from your Academic Advisor.

Disability Accommodations

Upon receiving a letter of admission, any person with a disability who might require special accommodation should discuss their needs by emailing support@designstudies.institute.

waitlist applicants

Applicants offered a spot on a program waitlist will be notified should an opening become available prior to the start of an academic term. Waitlisted applicants who do not receive an offer of admission may request to have their application forwarded to a future term for re-application.
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