FAQs

To make our handbook a little more "fun", we were creative with our section titles. In case you have a specific topic you are looking for, use this page to find where it is in the handbook.

Part 1

pageIntroduction

Sections

What is Design?

What can I do with this degree?

Tailoring the Degree

Complementing Majors

Device Requirements

pageGetting Settled

Sections

Courses and Schedule

Learning environment

Do the Work

Fear of Failure

pageOur Community

Sections

Professors / Advisors

Students / Peers

Design Club

Alumni

Part 2

pageSucceeding

Sections

Do the Work

Iterate

Communicate

Make an Impact

Creative Block

Passion Projects

Your Portfolio

pageCreating Your Own Path

Sections
Networking Opportunities
Networking Tips
Elevator Pitch
Starting a Conversation
Fueling the Conversation
Campus Opportunities
Local Industry Opportunities
Away Opportunities

pageGaining Experience

Sections

Determine What You Want

Update Your Portfolio

Look early

Apply

Resumes

Cover Letters

The Recruiter Call

Preparing for Interviews

The Interview

Follow Up

Negotiating Compensation

Finding Temporary Housing