Real-world Creative
The Graphic Design Program at Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University’s graphic design program is focused, close-knit, challenging, intense, and ultimately, very rewarding. We offer a BFA and BA in graphic design. We make certain our graphic design students are career ready as they tackle the same sorts of problems and projects faced every day by design professionals.
- Our graphic design program is one of the top programs in Pennsylvania, according to 2024 GDUSA Top Design Schools.
- Graphic design majors have a wide variety of chances to connect with industry professionals and high-profile alumni; opportunities for guest speakers, field trips, portfolio reviews, workshops, juried competitions and internships abound.
- Gain valuable career experience with an internship. Susquehanna graphic design students complete internships at design firms, publishing houses and advertising agencies.
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Among Institutions Named to 2024 GDUSA Top Design Schools.
I feel very fortunate that I was able to get such a great job through the SU alumni community. I’m constantly meeting and connecting with people because of SU.
Audrey Reynolds ’20 Graphic Design major
Susquehanna has given me an opportunity to follow my dreams without limitations. The professors and mentors I have gained are unimaginable, and they constantly pushed me to reach new heights.
Samantha Balsamo ’22 Sports Media and Marketing double major
An Investment in Your Education with Susquehanna University is an Investment in Your Future
The power of a Susquehanna degree goes beyond its high return on investment. Students and alumni are often recognized for greatness in their pursuits and careers.
- 99% of first-year students receive financial aid
- Academic merit scholarships up to $44,000 a year
- Susquehanna ranks in the top 11% of universities nationwide for lifetime earnings—Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2022
- Best Bang for the Buck: Top Colleges in the Northeast—Washington Monthly, 2024
Susquehanna Students & Recent Graduates Are Doing Amazing Things
including winning Fulbright awards, teacher and principal of the year awards, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasting awards, national journalism awards and more. Come be a part of what it means to be Impossible to Ignore.
90%
complete internships, practicums or research
120+
clubs and organizations
95%
of students study abroad
Our Graphic Design Program
Our classes are small and focused. You will graduate with a competitive portfolio and in-demand skills. Graphic design majors can take courses in Visual Communications, Package Design, Typography and Brand Identity Design — just to name a few.
We also provide a solid foundation in art and design with courses in Art History, Drawing and Photography.
Scholarships
We are here to help you coordinate all of the available options — from scholarships to loans to work-study opportunities — to make a Susquehanna education affordable for you.
You’ll be automatically considered for scholarships. Many of our scholarships are awarded independent of financial need and may be renewed each year.
Student Life
There's more to college life than classes. When the lecture is over and the lab is complete, there are countless ways to get involved at Susquehanna.
Take your pick from more than 120 clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III sports, honor societies, academic clubs, student-run media, professional organizations, Greek chapters and so much more.
Our Campus
Located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna campus and valley community create a welcoming, walkable environment adorned with shops, eateries and engaging activities.
We are home to 2,200 undergraduate students where nobody goes unnoticed, and everyone stands out.