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Design and Merchandising

The M.S. in Design and Merchandising focuses on research addressing design interaction and inclusive design; environmental sustainability; applications of new materials and technologies; new forms and new product design; and new developments in the history of design criticism and curation.

Program Application Requirements

Statement of Purpose, 3 Letters of recommendation

Program Application Test Requirements

GRE

Application Deadlines

Fall Deadline

Feb 15

Spring Deadline

DOES NOT ADMIT

Summer Deadline

DOES NOT ADMIT

English Proficiency Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. WVU accepts either the TOEFL or the IELTS for this purpose. Learn more about our English language proficiency requirements.

Accreditation Information

WVU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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