Design Institute of San Diego

Design Institute of San Diego requires a minimum of 132 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Design Institute of San Diego accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Design Institute of San Diego has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 83% of students who start college at Design Institute of San Diego complete all the credits required within six years.

Design Institute of San Diego offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted		X
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Design Institute of San Diego may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Design Institute of San Diego?

Design Institute of San Diego has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Design Institute of San Diego.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Design Institute of San Diego directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Design Institute of San Diego

When choosing a major, Design Institute of San Diego students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Design Institute of San Diego.

Student Designed Majors

Design Institute of San Diego allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Design Institute of San Diego

Design Institute of San Diego does not offer double majors. Students must choose one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Design Institute of San Diego

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Does Design Institute of San Diego Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Design Institute of San Diego offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Design Institute of San Diego Offer Online Classes?

❌ Design Institute of San Diego does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Design Institute of San Diego Offer Credit for AP Classes?

❌ Design Institute of San Diego does not offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken during high school.

Does Design Institute of San Diego Have An Honors Program?

❌ Design Institute of San Diego does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Design Institute of San Diego Require Internships?

✅ Design Institute of San Diego requires an internship for all students.

Internships can help students gain hands on work experience for their resume, network, and explore career paths without committing to one path. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Design Institute of San Diego

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Design Institute of San Diego Library

The main library on campus is the DISD Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Design Institute of San Diego

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Design Institute of San Diego does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Design Institute of San Diego have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Design Institute of San Diego does not have any ROTC programs.

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