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 Board. 

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 Board. 

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 Board. 

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 Board.   

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 Board. 

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 Board.  

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 Board.

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 Board. 

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 Board.

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 Board.

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 Board. 

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 Board. 

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 Board.

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 Board. 

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 Board. 

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 Board.  

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 Board.  

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 Board. 

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 Board.   

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 Board. 

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 Board. 

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 Board. 

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 Board.  

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 Board. 

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 Board. 

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 Board.   

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 Board. 

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 Board. 

Wyoming

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