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WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS PRACTICALITY

ON THE COVER Ara Kim ’19 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Project: Hotel McQueen Featured on our cover, recent alumna Ara Kim’s thesis project, Hotel McQueen, is a luxury hotel and a tribute to the life and work of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen. “The Butterfly Effect,” the basis of Chaos Theory, is the concept that something as minute as the flapping of a butterfly’s wings can have unpredictable outsized effects, and result in a hurricane, in a complex natural system. This was the inspiration for the look and mood of the hotel: Kim envisioned a butterfly generating a storm from its wings, a potent metaphor for the brilliant and chaotic life of Alexander McQueen, who struggled with drug addiction and died at the age of 40. The motif of the butterfly emerged over and over in McQueen’s work, in everything from textiles that mimicked the patterns of Pink Morphos and Tiger Wings, to silk tuxedo jackets that unfurled outwards from the waist like wings. Kim echoes McQueen’s visual language in details like a filmy linen curtain in a transparent guest-room shower, ethereal light fixtures made of glass tubing fabric, and textiles that evoke the wings of butterflies.

The interior design industry has already taken note of Ara’s exceptional design skills. As a winner of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Student Portfolio Competition and recipient of other industry awards even before graduation, Ara’s career is truly taking flight.

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WELCOME

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

INTERIOR DESIGN FROM THE INSIDE OUT

FIND YOUR PATH

STUDENT LIFE

BEYOND THE NEW YORK SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

NEW YORK CITY IS YOUR CAMPUS

HOW TO APPLY

This publication presents a general overview and summary of academic,

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cultural, and social life at the New York School of Interior Design. It is not

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intended to be all-inclusive or definitive, and all portions are subject to change

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without notice. More specific information regarding curricular offerings,

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credit requirements, and other matters appears in the College’s academic

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catalog, which is available from the Office of Admissions and on nysid.edu.

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Welcome

We are a small school in a big city, educating designers to succeed around the globe.

Students come from all over the world to study here because we do everything in our power to set them up for professional success. With hundreds of design courses to choose from, a faculty of working designers and architects, access to internships and design destinations throughout the city, NYSID has it all.

Over the course of our 100-year history, we've seen dramatic changes in the industry, and we have been right there leading the way in education by providing courses and curriculum that meet the demands of this everchanging profession. This is an exciting and fast-growing field, and we are proud to be educating the next generation of interior designers. Join us and be one of them!

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Find Your Path Wherever you’re coming from and whatever your background, we can help you build a successful career in interior design. With eight different programs, more than 100 faculty members, and 200-plus courses to choose from, there are many options to meet your needs.

EARN YOUR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

Study Options / Programs

If you’re a high school graduate with a creative mind

▪▪ Basic Interior Design ▪▪ Associate in Applied Science ▪▪ Bachelor of Fine Arts

and a passion for interiors, we offer an exciting—and flexible—college experience in the greatest city in the world for design.

Study Options / Programs

START A NEW CAREER

Study Options / Programs

If you already have an undergraduate degree, we offer

• Associate Applied Science ▪▪ Basic Interior in Design ▪▪ Associate in Applied Science • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Designof Fine Arts ▪▪ Bachelor ▪▪ Master of Fine Arts (MFA-1)

full-time and part-time options so that you can put together a course of study that fits your lifestyle and

• Basic Interior Design

puts you on the road to professional success.

ADVANCE YOUR DESIGN CAREER

Study Options / Programs

If you’re already working in the field, you can

▪▪ Master of Fine Arts (MFA-2) ▪▪ Master of Professional Studies in Healthcare Interior Design ▪▪ Master of Professional Studies in Lighting Design ▪▪ Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments

pursue a professional-level master’s degree; get a specialized advanced degree in lighting or sustainability; or take a specific class just to sharpen your skills.

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Undergraduate Programs

Can you see a future for yourself as an interior designer?

Are you drawn to a college experience in the greatest city in the world? Would you like internship opportunities at some of the world’s best design firms? Located in the heart of our nation’s design capital, the New York School of Interior Design’s undergraduate programs will put you on the right track to a rewarding career.

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SENIOR STORIES: BAILEY AND VICTORIA When Victoria Bartholomew ’20 and Bailey McGrath ’20 met as roommates at NYSID’s summer precollege program, they had no idea that five years later, they’d share an apartment and be just months away from earning their BFA degrees. What they did know was that their passion for interior design went deeper than a casual interest.

For Victoria, choosing NYSID meant answering the question of whether a smaller, focused college was the right place for her. Upon completion of the precollege program, she knew NYSID was the place, and the two things she questioned early on have turned into her two favorite things about the school. “I love that the school is focused with faculty that are actively working in the interior design industry, and yet accessible. There’s no ‘professor hierarchy’ here where you can’t talk to the main professor.

The faculty truly know the students, and they push us to tap into our instincts, backgrounds, and preferences for our design work. Their aim is for our work to be near-professional

Victoria came to NYSID with a focus on residential design, but her first internship in commercial design radically shifted that focus.

“The need for a simple, straightforward approach to take on the complexities of hospitality (hotels & restaurants) design is exciting and highly appealing to me.” Her five-year goal? To be invited back to speak at NYSID. “I loved all the speakers I listened to as a student, and it would be rewarding to give back to the school.

I know I’ve got the education and experience to do something amazing after graduation!”

level. As a result, our portfolios are distinct

Bailey starts her senior year with extreme

and have tremendous life to them.”

confidence gathered from her summer

For Bailey, pursuing her interior design dreams at NYSID was understanding that it’s not the typical undergraduate experience, many high school students seek. “The campus is New York City, and my classes are a mix of recent grads as well as students with a range of career experiences. But I visit my high school friends at other schools, have a good time and then can’t wait to get back to New York City and my NYSID classes. This is exactly I want to be doing!”

Now embarking on their senior year, the talk is about deciding on their senior thesis topics, and excitement about life after NYSID.

internship with Daniel Romualdez as well as having had her design selected and installed at the prestigious Nantucket By Design. Her answer to “NYSID in Three Words”? “Informed. Professional. Community.

Informed, because I’ll be graduating with an incredible depth of knowledge on things critical to my success. Professional, because I loved being surrounded by other people/ students who brought other design experience to classes. Community, because I’m incredibly connected to all my classmates. We know each other and help each other without question. It’s community at its best.”

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UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM Each of our undergraduate offerings feeds into the next. If you’re not quite ready to commit to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, you can begin with a certificate or an associate’s degree.

The credits you earn can be applied directly toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts if and when you choose to continue with your education.

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Lydia Radandt ’18 Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Project: ROOTS at Pier 57 ROOTS is a mixed-use residential and commercial model that connects urban individuals to the natural processes behind the food that they consume. Lydia envisioned an environment that provides the neighborhood of Chelsea with locally grown produce, the opportunity for local businesses to get involved by providing ROOTS with compostable waste, and luxury residences within public spaces. Says Lydia, “I wanted to create a self-sustaining residential model that reaches outward to the community, motivating individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds and local retailers to get involved in the life cycle of their food.”

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7TH SEMESTER

8TH SEMESTER

Art & Society I: 19th & 20th Centuries Humanities II Kitchen & Bath Design Professional Practice II Thesis Preparation Contract Design III Design history elective

Furniture Design Thesis Intensive French or Intensive Italian Design history elective Professional or liberal arts elective

5TH SEMESTER

6TH SEMESTER

Cultural Anthropology Presentation Techniques II Residential Design III Design Theory Lighting II Advanced Materials & Methods of Decoration

Art & Society I: Pre-19th Century Humanities I Presentation Techniques III Contract Design II Professional elective Professional or liberal arts elective

3RD SEMESTER

4TH SEMESTER

Modern Architecture and Design I Intro to Sustainability and the Built Environment Environment & Behavior Presentation Techniques I Codes Residential Design II Building Systems

Modern Architecture and Design II Professional Practice I Construction Documents II Environmental Science Lighting I Contract Design I Professional or liberal arts elective

1ST SEMESTER

2ND SEMESTER

Historical Styles I Basic Drafting Color for Interiors English Composition I Visual Concepts Basic Mathematics* Textiles for Interiors*

Historical Styles II Textiles for Interiors Construction Documents I Residential Design I Hand Drawing and Rendering I* Design Process English Composition II* Materials & Methods of Construction*

*These are mandatory classes if pursuing an AAS or BFA.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

BASIC INTERIOR DESIGN

BASIC INTERIOR DESIGN CERTIFICATE (BID) ▪▪ 24 CREDITS ▪▪ ONLINE OPTION ▪▪ FULL- OR PART-TIME Not sure yet whether you want to pursue a degree in interior design? Take a look at our Basic Interior Design certificate—a one-year, non-degree program that you can complete in person or online. You’ll learn about the field, master essential skills, and start to create a portfolio—and along the way you’ll acquire credits that you can roll right into an AAS or BFA degree. No portfolio required to apply.

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I like the flexibility of taking classes part-time and the option to build programs onto each other should I want to further my education. Since I still work full time as a registered nurse, this flexibility has given me the chance to gradually change careers while supporting myself.

DIANA LAWSON, BID STUDENT

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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN (AAS) ▪▪ 66 CREDITS ▪▪ ONLINE OPTION ▪▪ FULL- OR PART-TIME In this two-year degree program—which you can do full-time or part-time, in person or online—you’ll master some of the fundamental skills required to be a practicing interior designer in both residential and commercial design. This program also fulfills the requirements you’ll need to become a design assistant or a junior designer.

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What makes the NYSID experience unique are the people. I’ve met such encouraging teachers here who want students to learn and succeed. What’s more, the students are so talented and supportive.

NYSID has brought people into my life that I know will be a part of it forever.

CHRISTINE SIMEON, AAS STUDENT

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN (BFA) ▪▪ 132 CREDITS ▪▪ FULL- OR PART-TIME Combining a comprehensive interior design curriculum with a strong liberal arts education, our Bachelor of Fine Arts program offers a rich and memorable college experience—the kind only New York can offer. You’ll leave the program fully prepared to start your interior design career.

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After attending NYSID’s Introduction to Interior Design course, I knew that I wanted to pursue a professional degree in interior design. Best of all, I could begin the journey without an art background or portfolio.

ATIQUE RAHMAN, BFA STUDENT

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Graduate Programs

If you’re thinking of going back to school to start a new career in interior design, or if you already have a bachelor’s degree and you’re looking to take your career to the next level, we offer a range of master’s degrees that will accelerate your learning and make you stand out from the pack.

If you have a bachelor’s degree in a field unrelated to design, our Master of Fine Arts is a full-time program that provides a comprehensive interior design education in just three years.

Our two-year Master of Fine Arts, for students who have a professional degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field, is our most advanced degree and allows you to explore interior design on a deeper level.

We also offer three one-year Master of Professional Studies degrees in healthcare, lighting, and sustainability, providing you with marketable skills in an ever-evolving field.

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SENIOR STORY: RYAN When construction management professional

As a result of his strong portfolio, Ryan earned

Ryan Pearsall ’20 decided his passion was for

a coveted spot in the Gensler 2019 summer

designing the interior of given spaces, he chose

internship program. “Without a doubt, my

NYSID’s three-year MFA program for his degree.

NYSID education prepared me to act as one of

What made him choose NYSID? According to

the informal leaders of our team—organization,

Ryan, “The curriculum. It just seemed very

leadership, and advanced design skills

practical, a lot of ‘real world’ classes. Now as a

are all stressed at NYSID, and that helped

student, I find even the studio projects which are

tremendously. And Revit design classes—having

very conceptual are also very much grounded in

that background was a huge advantage as

the reality faced daily by interior designers.”

that’s what all the professionals from lighting

For Ryan, the fact that the NYSID faculty comprises mainly working design professionals has made all the difference to him. “This is a

designers to engineers use to contribute to a given project. It streamlines communication and the process.”

constantly evolving industry. My professors are

Next up for Ryan? Taking on his senior thesis

completely up to date on all regulations, code

project and getting his next level LEED

changes, and trends, because they are working

(Leadership in Energy and Environmental

in the field every day. I have a lot of interaction

Design) certification, with an eye towards

with them in the studio, so I can ask questions

graduation and a successful career in the fast-

and apply that information to my designs.”

paced world of commercial interior design.

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MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN (MFA-1) ▪▪ 90 CREDITS ▪▪ FULL-TIME THREE-YEAR PROGRAM If you have a bachelor’s degree in a field unrelated to design, our Master Of Fine Arts professional degree is a full-time program that provides a fundamental and comprehensive interior design education in just three years. Our master’s programs classes are held in our award-winning Graduate Center. A portfolio is optional at time of application.

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What I enjoy most about NYSID is the exposure to professional designers and firms. The College gives us access to the industry in many ways— through professors, staff, and classmates.

DAHIANA PENA, MFA-1 STUDENT

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MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN (MFA-2) ▪▪ POST-PROFESSIONAL DEGREE ▪▪ 60 CREDITS ▪▪ FULL-TIME TWO-YEAR PROGRAM If you are interested in exploring interior design on a deeper level and aspire to become a leader in the field, the post-professional Master of Fine Arts might be for you. This two-year, full-time program is the most conceptual program at NYSID and is open to those who have a professional degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field.

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The faculty is fantastic. Not only are they responsive to our needs and supportive of our goals, they encourage us to develop a creative vision unique to our background and interests.

FEI WANG, MFA-2 STUDENT

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MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES What is a Master of Professional Studies Degree?

The Master of Professional Studies is a master’s degree that combines the focused study of a traditional graduate degree (such as the Master of Fine Arts) with the specialized, industry-specific skills you can immediately put to use in the workplace. Driven by the demands of the interior design professional landscape, MPS degrees emphasize the skills that today’s employers want.

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“Our state-of-the-art architectural lighting lab is a key tool to build a fundamental understanding of how to work with light as a medium. Students explore lighting in full scale, with hands-on experiences in focusing, composing scenes, and color tuning.”

SHAUN FILLION, DIRECTOR, MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN LIGHTING DESIGN

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MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN HEALTHCARE INTERIOR DESIGN (MPS-H) ▪▪ 30 CREDITS ▪▪ F ULL- OR PART-TIME Practicing designers and healthcare professionals have the unique opportunity to work together in our Master of Professional Studies in Healthcare Interior Design. The curriculum is a comprehensive overview of current issues, research, and theory in the design of healthcare interiors. All classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends, and you can enroll full-time (completing the degree in one year) or part-time.

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MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN LIGHTING DESIGN (MPS-L) ▪▪ 30 CREDITS ▪▪ F ULL- OR PART-TIME Lighting design is both an art and a science, and changing technologies, new energy efficiency laws, and the demand for inspired, innovative solutions have created a strong need for specialists in interior lighting design. This one-year program—open to those with a professional degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field can be completed full- or part-time, with all classes offered in the evenings.

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MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS (MPS-S) ▪▪ 30 CREDITS ▪▪ FULL- OR PART-TIME ▪▪ ONLINE OPTION Our Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments covers the principles and best practices of sustainable design, providing students with marketable skills that are essential to the industry today. Intended for those working within design or architecture, all classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends, and you can enroll full-time (completing the degree in one year), or part-time, or study online with live classes delivered via video-conferencing.

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Student Life

Student life at NYSID revolves around events for socializing, networking, and enhancing life as a professional designer.

For example, we offer behind-thescenes tours of designer showrooms; Supporting the Whole Designer workshops that teach job preparation and interview skills; wellness programs that help designers access their creativity; and the opportunity to work on community service projects for organizations like Habitat for Humanity.

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New York City is Your Campus

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Studying in New York was a dream come true. There’s inspiration all over this city, and it’s got a creative energy that inspires me.”

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There’s no place like New York City. It’s at the heart of the design world, and the New York School of Interior Design is in the thick of it, with two Manhattan facilities—our main campus on the Upper East Side on 70th Street (1) and our Graduate Center at 28th Street & Park Avenue South (2).

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New York is home to world-renowned cultural institutions: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and many more. There are also essential design resources, such as the New York Design Center (3), the Decoration & Design Building (4), and the Architects & Designers Building (5), all of which have a variety of showrooms that students get to visit often.

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Interior Design from the Inside Out

Interior design is all about how we experience spaces. It’s a powerful, essential part of our daily lives and affects how we live, work, play, and even heal. Comfortable homes, functional workplaces, beautiful public spaces— that’s interior design at work.

The best interior designers make it look easy, crafting spaces that anticipate our needs and appeal to our emotions, but in reality a broad set of skills and technical knowledge is required. Interior design has changed dramatically since the early 20th century, when it was just beginning to emerge as a profession. To become a successful interior designer today, you need a well-rounded education and the skills to work within many disciplines (architecture; graphic design; decorative arts; and textile,

ABOVE CARRIE ANNE LI ’16 (MFA-1), DESIGNER AT GENSLER AND SHANNON ANDREWS ’11 (MFA-1), SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER AT HLW.

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furniture, and lighting design).

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CAREER OPTIONS Within the field of interior design, there are a wealth of career options. You can start your own practice, work for a firm, or specialize in a particular skill (such as lighting) or a specific area (such as hospitality). The possibilities are endless, and they’re expanding every day.

Residential Design

Commercial Design

design of the spaces we live in

design of the spaces we work in

NYC apartment; Steilish Interiors & Architecture and Ageloff & Associates

Teach for America headquarters, NYC; HOK ©2015 Ari Burling Photography

Hospitality Design

Healthcare Design

design of hotels and restaurants

design of healthcare environments

Le Campus, Hyatt Regency Charles de Gaulle, Paris; Virserius Studio

CT scan room, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, CA; RBB Architects Inc.

Retail Design

Cultural & Education Design

design of retail stores

design of schools, museums, libraries, and other public spaces

Arteco ceramics showroom, Dubai; Studio Bruno Guélaff

Ozark Hall, University of Arkansas; Robert A.M. Stern Architects

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Education is the best way to get the skills you need to succeed. And in a culture that increasingly embraces DIY design, a degree gives you the credentials required to compete and get clients’ attention.

With its strong professional focus, a New York School of Interior Design education gives you access to internships and designers with real-world experience—invaluable connections that will serve you throughout your career. The design industry's awareness of our unparalleled education is evident in our post-graduation outcomes, as 100% of undergraduates and 100% of graduates either hold jobs related to their field of study within six months or are pursuing further education (2018).

ACCREDITATION New York School of Interior Design is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and the College’s BFA and the MFA-1 programs are accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Accreditation is a voluntary activity initiated by the institution that requires a rigorous self-evaluation and an independent, objective appraisal of the overall educational quality by peers. Accreditation is important for many reasons, but first and foremost it ensures that the institution’s academic programs meet acceptable levels of quality. It also helps employers determine whether a graduate is qualified, assists institutions in determining acceptability of transfer credits, and provides a basis for determining eligibility for federal student assistance.

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NEW YORK SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Here are SEVEN REASONS why there’s no better place to study interior design than the New York School of Interior Design.

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PERSONAL ATTENTION NYSID is a small school and a tightly knit community. With an average class size of 12 and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have real relationships with your instructors—and you won’t spend your days in lecture halls.

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RANKINGS NYSID is consistently ranked one of the top interior design programs in the United States.

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FOCUS You can focus 100% on interior design, because it’s all we do. We offer more than 200 courses across many programs, all seen through the lens of interior design. No other school or program offers such variety with such focus.

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FACULTY NYSID has more than 100 faculty members, all of whom are seasoned professionals with a wide range of perspectives and experience. They include expert designers, architects, art historians, and authorities on the decorative arts.

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JOB PLACEMENT You’ll be on track for a great job. In 2018, 100% of our undergraduate and graduate students were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation. The numbers say it all!

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NYC IS YOUR CAMPUS There’s no place like New York City. It’s at the heart of the design world, and NYSID is in the thick of it with two facilities—our Upper East Side main campus on 70th Street and our Graduate Center at 28th Street and Park Avenue South.

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FLEXIBILITY We offer unrivaled flexibility to students. You can start small with a few classes and then apply the credits you have earned to a degree program when you are ready. For most of our programs, you’ll have the option to attend part-time or full-time, with some programs also offered online.

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Beyond the New York School of Interior Design

From the courses we offer to the faculty we hire, our primary goal is to make sure you’re ready to find real, rewarding work as an interior designer—and we have proven success in meeting that goal.

Our alumni have gone on to work at some of the bestknown interior design firms in New York City, across the country, and around the globe. They’re part of a powerful network—professional contacts that provide internship opportunities and serve as some of our students’ first professional links to the interior design field. Few other colleges can offer such a robust network of working professionals.

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ABOVE ALUMNI AT GENSLER HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY. L TO R: KATIE BARONS ’11 (MFA-2), ASSOCIATE; JINSOO AN ’12 (BFA), DESIGNER; AND BECKY BUTTON ’01 (BFA) STUDIO DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL. RIGHT ALUMNI AT WEWORK HEADQUARTERS IN CHELSEA, NEW YORK CITY. L TO R: MATTHEW GIAMPIETRO ’14 (MFA-1), INTERIOR DESIGN LEAD, US EAST, TRI-STATE; ILONA BIRNBERG ’09 (BFA), INTERIOR DESIGN MANAGER, US WEST; CATHERINE WARD ’15 (MFA-1), INTERIOR DESIGN LEAD, US EAST; AND ALICIA CARGO ’16 (MFA-1), INTERIOR DESIGN LEAD, POWERED BY WE.

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JOB PLACEMENT 100% of our undergraduate and graduate students were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation in the 2017–2018 academic year.

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Interior design is a strong and growing sector. The number of interior designers has grown 5.5% since the previous year, with 23% of firms looking to hire in 2019.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the professional association for interior designers, advances the interior design profession and communicates the impact of design on the human experience.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

BECKY BUTTON ’01 BFA

Becky is a Studio Director and Principal at Gensler, a global design and architecture firm with diverse practice areas covering a broad spectrum of industry sectors.

ALUMNI PROFILE

MATTHEW GIAMPIETRO ’14 MFA-1

Matthew is the Interior Design Lead for US East (Tri-State ) at WeWork, a real estate company that provides shared workspaces and services for entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, small businesses and large enterprises.

ALUMNI PROFILE

ERIKA REUTER ’06, ’13 BFA, MFA-2

Erika is Project Manager and Senior Associate at HOK, a worldwide design, architecture, engineering, and urban planning firm.

How to Apply Here’s what you need to apply to a program.

Application Application fee Statement of intent Two letters of recommendation Official transcripts (evaluation may be required if you studied outside the U.S.) Résumé (graduate programs only) Portfolio (optional for BID and MFA-1 programs) Test scores (SAT, ACT—if applicable) Proof of English proficiency (if your native language is not English) Application requirements may vary depending on the program you are applying to. Learn more at nysid.edu.

Recommended application deadlines FEBRUARY 1

OCTOBER 1

for the fall semester

for the spring semester

The Office of Admissions welcomes questions about specific requirements or about applying to NYSID in general. Feel free to contact us by phone or email.

Office of Admissions 170 East 70th Street, New York, NY Tel: 212-472-1500 x205 Email: admissions@nysid.edu

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TUITION

HOUSING

Undergraduate:

The College offers housing to students at a

$1,060 per credit

modern residential facility at 97th Street

Graduate:

and Third Avenue in Manhattan, operated

$18,000 per semester for MFA programs

by Educational Housing Services.Additional

$1,200 per credit for MPS programs

information can be found at

All MFA candidates pay annual tuition billed on a semester basis (due in fall and spring). MFA-1

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candidates are required to take Experiential

TOURS

Learning courses in their first and second

Campus visits include a small group

summers (3 credits per course, $1,200 per

information session and building tour led by

credit). These courses, as well as any other

our admissions staff and current students.

summer elective courses, are billed separately

Tours are held on weekdays throughout

from the annual tuition due in fall and spring.

the year. To view the current schedule and

MFA-2 candidates are not required to take

register, to go nysid.edu/plan-a-visit.

additional courses in the summer session.

OPEN HOUSES

Additional fees are associated with each

Our open houses—offered on Saturdays

program.

in October and April—are a great way to

Visit nysid.edu/tuition-fees for details.

learn about the numerous fields within the

FINANCIAL AID

programs will give you the knowledge,

Financial assistance is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are matriculated and are in good academic standing. An applicant is considered for financial aid upon completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be completed online at fafsa.ed.gov. Additional information can be found at nysid.edu/financial-aid.

SCHOLARSHIPS

profession, and how our degree and certificate technical skills, and credentials you need to succeed. You’ll get to hear from faculty and students, see student work, and tour our facilities. Admissions staff, a financial aid officer, and academic advisors are always available to answer any questions at these events.

For up-to-date information on our open houses, directions, and locations, visit nysid.edu/open-house.

All applicants for admission are eligible to apply for institutional aid. To access the scholarship application, the application for admission must be submitted first. The deadline to submit the scholarship application is February 1 for fall and November 1 for spring. Scholarships are awarded based on merit. To be considered, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and are expected to enroll as a full-time student.

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NEW YORK SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN

At a Glance

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2018–2019

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

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AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS

GRADUATE STUDENTS

STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

IN 2018:

100%

OF OUR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WERE EMPLOYED OR PURSUING FURTHER EDUCATION WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION

YEAR FOUNDED

TOTAL STUDENTS

FACULTY MEMBERS

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100% OF OUR GRADUATE STUDENTS WERE EMPLOYED OR PURSUING FURTHER EDUCATION WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION

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