Future Design Buffs

Students in the Program in Environmental Design pursue a bachelor’s in Environmental Design or B.EnvD. The degree signifies an interdisciplinary understanding of numerous design theories and practices. Students can choose to major in one of the following areas:

  Architecture

  Environmental Product Design

  Landscape Architecture 

  Sustainable Planning & Urban Design 

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Most

environmental design
grads in the U.S.

 

$50,000+ 

ENVD specific scholarships
and design awards

 

15,000

Square feet of creative
maker space

 

10

Licensed design
professionals on staff

 

Admission Requirements

Students applying to the Program in Environmental Design must meet CU Boulder’s General Admission Requirements. Specific and up-to-date information is available on the CU Boulder Admissions.

Mark Your Calendars

October 1

Spring deadline
All applicants

November 15

Summer/Fall deadline
Early action
Freshman applicants

January 15

Summer/Fall deadline
Regular decision
Freshman applicants

March 15

Summer deadline
Transfer applicants

March 15

Fall deadline
Early notification
Transfer applicants

June 1

Fall deadline
Regular decision
Transfer applicants

Cost & Financial Aid

The figures listed below include estimated costs based on a full-time enrollment in the 2018-2019 academic year for both fall and spring semesters and are listed in more detail on CU Boulder Admissions. Cost includes tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, books and supplies. 

  • Colorado resident: $28,750
  • Non-Colorado resident: $53,504
  • International: $59,312

For more information about tuition costs, financial aid and estimator calculators, visit CU Boulder Admissions.

Prospective & Incoming First-Year Students Financial Aid Guide

Prospective first-year students should apply for financial aid as soon as possible to be considered for the most opportunities. Read through the checklist to make sure you don't miss any steps!

Financial Aid Checklist

 

Incoming freshmen and transfer students in the fall semester will be automatically considered for the following scholarships if they have declared an ENVD major and they submit the CU Boulder Scholarship Application between Nov. 1 to Mar. 15. Admitted students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for scholarships with a financial need component.

Environmental Design Recruitment Scholarships

These scholarships are $1,000 ($500/semester) for one year. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and academic merit.

Environmental Design Diverse Scholars (EDDS) Scholarship

These scholarships are $2,000 per academic year ($1,000/semester) for four years. Scholarships are initially awarded based on financial need and academic merit. Awards are renewed annually based on member participation and academic performance.

 

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Environmental Design Scholarships

More scholarships become available for ENVD students after their first year. Continuing students are eligible to apply for more than $50,000 in scholarships each year. For more information about ENVD scholarships visit our scholarships page. 

 

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