The School bases admissions decisions on a balanced, comparative consideration of the following indicators of excellence:
- a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- official transcripts from previous college coursework.
- Note: Successful candidates have earned, on average, a GPA 3.30 (based on a 4.00 scale).
- A two-page statement of your interest in graduate study in Architecture. This should be a concise, articulate presentation of your academic and career goals, and any specific interests you have in architectural topics for graduate research.
- A brief resumé of your academic and professional experiences.
- Note: Your resumé should indicate both educational and professional accomplishments.
- A portfolio and samples of writing (and, where appropriate, other creative work).
- Note: Since the program emphasizes written discourse, the writing samples and statement of program intent are of special importance.
- 3 letters of recommendation from persons who are in a position to evaluate your abilities and your potential for success as a graduate student.
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE). For test dates prior to August 1,2011 successful candidates have earned the following average scores: verbal 500; quantitative 650; analytic 4.5. For test dates after August 1,2011(GRE Revised General Test) successful candidates have earned the following average scores: verbal 153; quantitative 151; analytic 4.5. The ETS University code is 1833. You do not need a department code.
- A TOEFL score of at least 100 iBT (600 paper) is common, although not a strict requirement. We also accept test results from the IELTS with scores of at least 7 and the CEFR of at least B2.
