**Advancement Package or Portfolio Requirements for Matriculation To matriculate into the Professional Program (final two years), all Outdoor Product Design, Development, and Product Line Management students must meet the following criteria:

Overall GPA: 2.67
GPA in OPDD Core Courses: 3.0
Minimum Grade: C or better in core OPDD courses
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Students receive advancement guidelines in OPDD2710

Students must apply to submit their portfolio by 5 PM MST on the last day of Fall classes.
The Advancement Package or Portfolio submission is due by 5 PM MST the Friday before Spring Break.
A minimum grade of C is required for all Pre-Professional courses.
No more than 2 retakes are allowed in the Pre-Professional program.
- Retakes include multiple repeats of the same course and audits.
The pass/fail grading option cannot be used for required or elective Pre-Professional courses (though it is allowed for University Studies courses).

For more information, please consult the OPDD academic advisor and visit opdd.usu.edu

Professional Program Requirements:

Students are admitted to the OPDD Professional Program only in the fall semester and must follow the designated course sequence as outlined in the 4-year program of study.

Due to class capacities, OPDD courses cannot be repeated or taken out of sequence.
Students who do not follow the prescribed sequence of OPDD courses in the 4-year program of study must reapply to complete the major.
Design emphasis students who do not take studio courses in order must reapply to complete the studio sequence. No more than 3 credit hours of D, D+, or C- grades can count toward graduation requirements.
No repeats allowed in Professional Program courses.
Studio courses cannot be repeated; students receiving an F must reapply to complete the program.
The pass/fail grading option is not permitted for required or elective courses in the Professional Program (it is allowed for University Studies courses).
Leave of absence requests for military service, medical conditions, or extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by OPDD faculty.

For more information about Outdoor Product Design and Development, see the website

Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.

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Software Requirements

Students will need access to the following software programs by either purchasing their own or using a campus computer lab. It is strongly suggested that they meet with faculty before purchases are made as changes could occur.

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Keyshot
Rhinoceros 3-D
Solidworks (optional)

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