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August 2025

Aug. 25: Design Communities’ Student Symposium Hosted By ASID

The annual Student Symposium is for Interior Design Students within the Texas Chapter and beyond. It exposes budding designers to the real world of interior design and brings Students together to interact and learn from established Professionals and Industry experts.
Registration closes Sept. 1 at 11:59 p.m.!
This free, online event takes place Sept. 4-5.
 For more details and to register, visit the Eventbrite webpage for the ASID TX Student Symposium.

Aug. 20: Study Abroad Scholarship Application Now Open!

John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain) of Active or Activated Military Personnel

NEWH (The Hospitality Industry Network) Scholarships

NEWH, Inc. is offering scholarships to Hospitality Management or Interior Design majors pursuing a career in the hospitality industry, along with other funding opportunities. For details, visit the NEWH website.

June 2025

Spring 2025

Accreditation

The interior design program leading to the B.F.A. in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 César E. Chávez Ave SW, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.

The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The B.F.A. in Interior Design granted by the University of North Texas meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements.