Requirements and restrictions School of Architecture

In addition to submitting a complete application for admission, freshman applicants to the School of Architecture should also review the following information regarding special application requirements and admission restrictions.

• Essay D: Architecture applicants must submit a response to Essay D (the Major-Specific Essay) as part of their complete application; Essay D may replace Essay A in meeting the two-essay requirement. (Architecture applicants who apply for scholarships, however, must also submit Essay A as part of their scholarship application.)
• Fall-only Admission: First-time freshmen must begin their studies in a fall semester.
• Preparation: Students considering architecture should take humanities and elective art classes, such as drawing, and AP courses (if available) in physics, pre-calculus and calculus.

Tour the School of Architecture

The School of Architecture offers tours of its historic buildings and library during select days of the week. Visit the School of Architecture's undergraduate program site to learn how to schedule a tour.

Learn More about Architecture

Still not certain about your major choice? Learn more about the School of Architecture.