Curriculum, Handbooks, and Advising

Undergraduate Curriculum Guides

These curriculum guides are provided by the College of Design Student Services office. This information is subject to change, so please stay in touch with your advisor and schedule an advising appointment or chat with an advisor if you have questions.

Undergraduate Academic Advising
College of Design Student Services

In addition to the advising provided by each department, we offer a student services hub for all College of Design majors and minors. Students can meet for individual advising or attend the many workshops, classes, and events designed to support timely graduation, enhance professional skills, cultivate career connections, and develop clear job and internship search strategies. The student services team is committed to supporting each student’s academic and career goals.

Visit College of Design Student Services to learn more about:

  • College of Design majors and minors
  • Professional development classes and workshops offered every term
  • On-time graduation
  • Portfolio requirements
  • Application deadlines
  • Career paths

Graduate Handbooks

Policy handbooks for Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Community and Regional Planning (MCRP) and Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) students

MPA Handbook

MCRP Handbook

MNM Handbook

AMNM Handbook

Graduate Student Advising

Each Graduate Student in the program is assigned a faculty advisor. If you find your interests or working style aligns better with another faculty member, you may request a change of advisor at any time using this form. Check with your proposed advisor first, because faculty may already be at capacity.

Faculty are there to help guide you. It is ultimately up to you how you want to work with your advisor. Some suggestions include regular meetings to:

    • Review your career and educational goals
    • Share information about your research on career and internship options and what this might mean for courses
    • Discuss options for elective classes
    • Discuss challenges of difficulties you are encountering