State Interior Design Registration Boards

National

Completion of Ohio State’s CIDA-accredited Bachelor of Science in Design - Interior Design program meets educational requirements to apply for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam).

Alabama

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Alabama. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers.   

Alaska

Alaska does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer.  

Arizona

Arizona does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Arkansas

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Arkansas. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Arkansas State Board of Interior Designers.  

California

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in California. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the California Council for Interior Design.  

Colorado

Colorado does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Connecticut

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Connecticut. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.  

Delaware

Delaware does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

District of Columbia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in District of Columbia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the D.C. Board of Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture.   

Florida

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Florida. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.  

Georgia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Georgia. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Georgia State Board of Architects & Interior Designers.  

Hawaii

Hawaii does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Idaho

Idaho does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Illinois

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Illinois. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation.  

Indiana

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Indiana. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.  

Iowa

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Iowa. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau.  

Kansas

Kansas does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Kentucky

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Kentucky. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 3 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Kentucky Board of Architects & Certified Interior Designers.  

Louisiana

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Louisiana. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Louisiana State Board of Interior Designers.  

Maine

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Maine. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Maine Board of Licensure for Architects, Landscape Architects & Interior Designers.  

Maryland

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Maryland. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Maryland Board of Certified Interior Designers.  

Massachusetts

Massachusetts does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Michigan

Michigan does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Minnesota

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Minnesota. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Minnesota Board for Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience & Interior Design.  

Mississippi

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Mississippi. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Mississippi State Board of Architecture.  

Missouri

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Missouri. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Missouri Interior Design Council.  

Montana

Montana does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Nebraska

Nebraska does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Nevada

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Nevada. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design.  

New Hampshire

New Hampshire does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

New Jersey

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in New Jersey. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New Jersey State Board of Architects.  

New Mexico

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in New Mexico. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New Mexico Board of Interior Design.

New York

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in New York. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 7 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the New York Office of the Professions.  

North Carolina

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in North Carolina. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the North Carolina Board of Architecture and Registered Interior Designers.  

North Dakota

North Dakota does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Ohio

Ohio does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Oklahoma

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Oklahoma. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects & Registered Interior Designers.   

Oregon

Oregon does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Pacific Territories

Ohio State’s CIDA-accredited Bachelor of Science in Design - Interior Design program does not meet educational requirements to apply for registration or licensure as an interior designer in the Pacific Territories.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Puerto Rico

Ohio State's Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program does not meet educational requirements to apply for Interior Design license in Puerto Rico. 

Rhode Island

Rhode Island does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

South Carolina

South Carolina does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

South Dakota

South Dakota does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Tennessee

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Tennessee. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Tennessee Board of Architectural & Engineer Examiners.  

Texas

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Texas. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Utah

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Utah. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Utah State Certified Commercial Interior Designer.  

U.S. Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Vermont

Vermont does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Virginia

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Virginia. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects.  

Washington

Washington does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

West Virginia

West Virginia does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer. 

Wisconsin

Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design meets educational requirements to qualify for NCIDQ certification in Wisconsin. In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also show proof of having 2 years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services.  

Wyoming

Wyoming does not require NCIDQ certification to be employed as an Interior Designer.