Architecture

To be considered for admission to the M.Arch. program in architecture, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree (other than a B.Arch.) from an accredited institution,
• Have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of B (3.0) or higher,
• Successfully complete at least one semester each of college-level math (e.g. algebra, pre-calc, calculus) and science (e.g. physics, earth science, chemistry).
• Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
• Submit a one page personal statement and a 90 second video (maximum length) explaining your interest in studying architecture at the graduate level.
• Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Submit three letters of recommendation (one from a current or former teacher or academic adviser; one from a current or former supervisor; and one from someone familiar with your creative abilities).
• Submit a PDF digital portfolio (see portfolio guidelines) of creative work, which may include sketches, constructions, graphics, and/or photographs. (While student portfolios will likely not include examples of architectural drawing/design, evidence of creative talent will be important in determining admission).
• Complete a graduate application.
• International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum scores of 600 (paper-based) and 100 (Internet-based) are required.

Applicants who exceed the general admission requirements may be considered for conditional acceptance before GRE scores are available.

Portfolio Guidelines

All applications must be accompanied by a PDF digital portfolio. Print or bound portfolios or digital portfolios in formats other than PDF will not be accepted or reviewed. Please note, all PDF portfolios should be less than 6.0mb. Files larger than this will not be accepted or reviewed. In the event the review committee requires additional information or higher resolution images, the applicant will be notified.