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Architecture B.S.: New Students
Information for New Architecture B.S. Students
- Required Registration
- Equipment & Supplies Requirements
- Technology
- Academic Advising
- Application Portfolio Pick-up
- Study Away
- Student Groups
- Working
Required Registration
Fall Term:
- Arch 3281 (required this term)
- Arch 4511 (required this term)
- Arch 4701W (highly recommended this term)
- Other major or liberal education requirement
Four-year Plan for Architecture B.S. Students
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Equipment & Supplies Requirements
Please see the equipment and supplies list below. Additional requirements may be made by your instructors. Most of the required equipment and supplies are available at the U of M Bookstore.
Arch 3281: Undergraduate Architecture Studio I
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Technology
The College of Design provides hardware and software information for architecture students.
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Academic Advising
Students with last names beginning with A-K are advised by Valerie Tvrdik Anderson, who can be reached at tvrdik@umn.edu or 612-626-7571.
Students with last names beginning with L-Z are advised by Chris Schlichting, who can be reached at schli019@umn.edu or 612-624-2824.
Note: Advisers do not make their own appointments. To schedule an advising appointment, please call 612-626-3690 or stop by 107 Rapson Hall.
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Application Portfolio Pick-up
You may pick up the portfolio you submitted for the B.S. application from the front desk in 107 Rapson Hall. We will hold portfolios until Friday, September 14, 2012. Portfolios not picked up by that date will be discarded.
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Study Abroad
We highly encourage students to consider spending a semester away in their junior or senior year or participating a shorter excursion during any summer, winter or spring break. Exposure to other cultures is a critical component of every architect student's education.
Students interested in a study abroad experience should work closely with their academic adviser and the U of M Learning Abroad Center to learn about their options and outline their course of study. Careful program and course planning will help you stay on track for timely graduation.
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Student Groups
Consider joining a CDes or U of M student organization. Popular options for architecture students include:
- American Institute of Architects - Student Chapter (AIAS)
- Assembly of Architects
- Freedom by Design
- Green Light
- International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)
- Students for a New Urbanism (SNU)
- U.S. Green Building Council Student Chapter
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Working
Architecture is a demanding major. It requires a serious time commitment for success. Although we recognize that many students need to work to finance their undergraduate education, the architecture faculty strongly recommend that you work no more than 10 hours per week. Maintaining a high GPA is critical for acceptance to a graduate or professional program. (Note: a professional degree is required for licensure as an architect.)
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