When it comes to tools and technologies, you can access over 2,500 material samples
in the Interior Design Resource Room. The Dow Center FlexLab features 3D printers and scanners, laser cutting and vinyl cutting machines, wide
format printers, and more for student use. There's also the KCAD Library, which provides access to millions of books through the MeLCat shared library catalog
as well as access to specialized research databases and subscriptions to scholarly
journals. Tutors are available for all students for support with academic subjects
or specific technical skills. KCAD meets students where they are, with holistic support
that can help you navigate college – and life challenges.
As a student in the Interior Design Program, you’ll benefit from a well-established
relationship and commitment to the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). You can be actively involved with the KCAD IIDA student chapter, taking advantage
of competitions, scholarships, and networking opportunities that are regularly integrated
into the program curriculum.
Additionally, there are many other student organizations on campus. Both the KCAD
Green Council student organization and local nonprofit West Michigan Sustainable Business
forum also offer ways to broaden your understanding of sustainability by participating
in initiatives on and off campus. Students are encouraged to participate in KCAD's
annual Wege Prize international student design competition that challenges teams to
think innovatively about “wicked problems.”