Overview

As an Experience Design major, Guilford College encourages internships that prepare you for design, research and strategy work in nonprofit agencies, institutions, businesses, museums, the entertainment industry and more.

This interdisciplinary program examines how humans interact and create meaningful experiences with products, services, environments and other people. Experience design enhances interactive experiences through better design and implementation based on research, observation and understanding, improving all aspects of an end-user’s interaction. You’ll examine elements of psychology, art, theatre, business and computer technology, and you’ll discover how they apply to target audiences in a variety of sectors.

The XD major requires 48 credits. You’ll choose from two 28-credit interdisciplinary tracks in either design or research and strategy. The minor requires five courses (20 credits).

The major and minor in Experience Design have many practical applications in the real world, and Guilford’s nurturing environment and emphasis on experiential learning lead students who pursue this area to success.

Hands-on Learning

Guilford Art students have gained invaluable experience — and opened doors to successful careers — during internships at the following:

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Clothing design, Philadelphia
Three Dogs Pottery
Center for Visual Artists
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art
Museum of Modern Art
SITE Santa Fe

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Experience Design
Intermediate Experience Design
Internship
Visual Communications
Digital Graphic Design
Information Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Students who apply Regular Decision will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All materials must be postmarked by: December 1

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Transcripts: Official transcripts of all academic coursework to date, including certificates of completion, external examination results and/or diplomas, must be mailed to the Office of Admission. If your final year of education is still in progress, submit any and all documentation you have up to this time. Guilford College requires properly certified English translations of transcripts for review. Transcripts must be verified by World Education Services.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Out-of-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Hands-on Learning

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greensboro

Funding

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