Sustainable Interior Design

Interior Design
Location: Chicago, IL
Course: ID 4302H - Study in America Sustainable Chicago and ID 3321 - Contemporary Interiors and Architecture
CRN: TBD
Program Director: Ali Chopra, fcz5@txstate.edu and Amber Branham, ab1390@txstate.edu
Course Dates: Summer I, dates TBD
Travel: June 6 - 16, 2025
Program Fee: $2,990
Course Tuition: 3-hours $1,068.24, 6-hours $2,136.48
*Financial Aid eligible

Program Itinerary

This Study in America program focuses on individual student’s exploration of interior design through global, sustainable, wellness and diversity lens. The program provides students with the opportunity to attend the interior design conference NEOCON in Chicago, and to select contemporary issues or problems identified during the conference to develop a design solution.

Date	Activities
Friday, June 6	Travel to Chicago, IL.
Saturday, June 7	Frank Lloyd Wright home and Unity Temple tour Architectural boat cruise.
Sunday, June 8	NeoCon.
Monday, June 9	NeoCon.
Tuesday, June 10	NeoCon.
Wednesday, June 11	Glessner House, IIT Chicago Campus, Chicago Cultural Center, and downtown walking tour.
Thursday, June 12	Robbie House tour.
Friday, June 13	Museum of Contemporary Art and Chicago Institute of Art.
Saturday, June 14	Etiquette dinner.
Sunday, June 15	Sketch day.
Monday, June 16	Travel home.

*Itinerary is subject to change.

Application Process

Follow these steps to enroll.

STEP 1

Complete SIA student application. Deadline is January 24, 2025.

STEP 2

Applications reviewed by Program Director & OXP.

STEP 3

Pay $50 program deposit. Deadline is February 21, 2025.

STEP 4

Program FAQ

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General Information
- Who is eligible to participate in the program?
  
  All Interior Design declared majors.
- Will I need to be in person at the San Marcos campus for the course?
  
  No, you do not need to be in San Marcos to participate in the program. Instruction before and after the program trip will be online.
- What supplies will I need to participate?
  
  Sketchbooks, PC, pens and pencils.
- Do students have to enroll in both courses?
  
  Students can choose to enroll in one or both of the courses associated with the SIA program.
Costs
- What is included in the program fee?
  The program fee includes:
  - Lodging, 10 nights at a hotel in Chicago.
  - Breakfast throughout the duration of the trip.
  - 2 group lunches.
  - 2 group dinners.
  - Frank Llyod Wright home and Studio guided tour.
  - Unity Temple guided tour.
  - Architectural boat cruise.
  - Admission to the Glessner house.
  - Robbie House Inside and Out guided tour.
  - Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art.
  - Admission to the Chicago Art Institute.
  - NeoCon conference.
- What is NOT included in the program fee?
  The program fee does not include:
  - Airfare to/from Chicago.
  - 8 lunches and 8 dinners.
  - Metro Pass and rideshares.
  - Any additional activities students participate in during program free time.
  - Course tuition.
  *Per OXP policy, airfare is purchased by the student is not refundable by the university. Students are encouraged to purchase flexible airfare or travel insurance in case of the event they are unable to travel.
- What is the program deposit?
  
  Students are required to pay a $50 nonrefundable program deposit to secure their spot in the program. The deposit is applied to the overall program fee.
- Is Study in America Financial Aid eligible?
  
  Yes, SIA programs are financial aid eligible; however, eligibility can vary by student award. Students should always confirm with TXST One Stop whether their financial aid will cover the course tuition and program fee.
Program Preparation
- Will I need to provide my transportation?
  
  Students are responsible for purchasing airfare to/from Chicago, a Metro Pass upon arrival, and possible taxi/rideshares.
- Is there a dress code for specific visits?
  
  Yes, the etiquette dinner and NeoCon will have a required dress code.
- Will there be downtime on the trip?
  
  Yes, students will have downtime in the evenings.
Drop & Refund Policy
- Course Tuition Refund
  
  Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses on campus. Refer to the TXST One Stop for more information.
- SIA Program Fee Refund
  Students may receive a refund for the program fee if they drop/withdraw within the refund schedule. The program fee refund policy is separate from the refund deadlines associated with course tuition costs.
  The following policy applies to students that drop/withdraw from the course/program:
  - 100% of the program fee is refundable 45 days prior to the course start date.
  - 70% of the program fee is refundable 44 days prior to the course start date.
  - 50% of the program fee is refundable after the first start date of the course.
  Students that cannot complete the program and would like to appeal the refund policy, please contact extension@txstate.edu for assistance.
  Please note the course start date is not the first day of travel.