Graduate Admissions

In order to better understand the graduate degree programs and the admissions criteria, please review the appropriate degree program page*:

Architectural History
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Urban and Environmental Planning

If you are a degree candidate in one of the four graduate curricula offered in the School of Architecture, you must hold an approved baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Graduate Open Houses and Visiting the School

Fall Graduate Open House — October 30, 2009

Prospective graduate students in all disciplines will have the opportunity to meet faculty and current students, tour the School, sample classes, and ask questions about enrollment and financial aid. For more information, and to RSVP for the event, please visit Graduate Open Houses.

Visitors and prospective graduate and undergraduate students are also welcome at the school anytime. Please see Visiting the School for details on the best times and how to arrange a visit.

Inquiries

Please direct any questions concerning Graduate Admissions to arch-admissions@virginia.edu or call 434.924.6442.

Graduate Admissions Process

Visit Graduate Admissions Process for specific information about applying to the School of Architecture. Please note that you must adhere to application deadlines and submit all required materials to be considered for admission.

For more information, please see the School of Architecture’s Frequently Asked Questions about Graduate Admissions.

*If your previous coursework does not meet all of the course requirements as listed under the “admission” paragraph for any of the described degree programs, you must complete the necessary prerequisite coursework prior to enrollment in the respective graduate programs, or receive special permission not to take the courses from the department Chair.

Graduate degree credit is only given for graduate level courses. Courses taken below the 500–level must be taken on a pass/fail basis.