Architecture

The following application materials may be submitted in stages; we may receive any of the hard-copy items before or after you have started the online application process. All materials must be submitted by the application deadline. No applicant will be considered for admission until all required items have been received by the Office of Graduate Admissions for the Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design.

1. Completed online application materials: - Personal information.
- A statement of intention of educational and career goals.
- A resume/curriculum vita (to include education and employment history, honors, awards, and extracurricular activities).
- Three letters of recommendation, to be completed by individuals who know the personal and academic qualities of the applicant (preferably\xc2\x97although not necessarily\xc2\x97academic instructors). These three letters must be submitted through the online application process. Please note that, along with other contact information, you will need to provide each recommender\'s accurate e-mail address. A fourth recommendation can be included; contact our office with the name and contact information (including e-mail address) for the additional recommender.

2. A non-refundable $75 application fee, either paid online by credit card (preferred), or by check or money order made payable to Washington University.

3. Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended. Photocopies or digital copies can only be accepted when endorsed with an official stamp or seal and an appropriate official signature. Please arrange to have the official transcript(s) submitted in hard-copy form in a sealed envelope, and sent directly to our office; the mailing address is listed above.

4. GRE scores (provided by the testing services). To ensure official test score reports arrive as needed, please use our institution code (6929) and department code (4401) when making arrangements with the testing agency.

5. A printed portfolio showing examples of design work or work in the visual arts, organized and presented in a protected format. In addition to the required printed portfolio, you may also submit a digital version of your portfolio.