Undergraduate Program Information

DAAP has a long-standing reputation as a leading institution in design and arts education. Our undergraduate programs have consistently ranked among the top in the nation, attracting students from around the world.

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Admission guidelines for DAAP vary by program, but all applicants are considered holistically based on the relative strength of their application materials, including GPA, test scores, class rank, course work, involvement in extracurricular activities, essay, personal statement, letter(s) of recommendation, and/or portfolio.

At the University of Cincinnati, we believe that learning is doing and doing is learning. Experiential (or experience-based) learning means integrating your academic course of study with practical, real-world work experience as well as active reflection on what you are learning so that you can go further, faster.

Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) are smaller, residential communities that provide students with a dynamic educational experience with others who have a similar academic interest. Students live together on the same residential community floor(s) to engage and learn through in-class and out-of-the classroom connections with peers, faculty, and staff.

Discover vibrant communities, various room options, and the steps to secure your ideal space within the UC family.

A college education is one of the best investments you can make and we want to help you understand how to make your education as cost-effective as possible. Financial assistance, scholarships, and other ways to offset costs (i.e. co-op earnings) should be considered when deciding where to attend. Cincinnati has been recognized as providing students with a strong return on their investment (PolicyMic).