Undergraduate Admissions

The School of Architecture does not handle undergraduate admissions directly, unless you are a current University of Virginia student. All other inquiries and applications must be directed through the University of Virginia Office of Admission. You should also refer to this office for application dates and deadlines.

Advice on becoming an Architect

If you are a high school students pursuing an interest in becoming an architect, please read this letter of Advice on Becoming an Architect for information about the general paths, requirements, and options toward pursuing an architectural education.

Academic Success

Our outstanding undergraduate architecture students are sought by the highest ranked graduate programs in the country, including our own. Any student who intends on pursuing graduate studies in architecture or another related field should realize all of the best programs are highly competitive. Therefore, a high GPA should be maintained. U. Va. students should note that one open elective per semester may be taken credit/no credit. Since there is no grade given, this means that there is no effect, positive or negative, on your GPA.