Information for New Architecture B.S. Students

Registration for B.S. Students

Fall Term:

  • Arch 3281 (required this term)
  • Arch 4511 (required this term)
  • Arch 4701 (highly recommended this term)
  • Other major or liberal education requirement

Four-year Sample Plan for Architecture B.S. Students Admitted for Fall 2009

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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 equipment & supplies

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Technology

The College of Design provides hardware and software information for architecture students. CDes works with the U of M Bookstore to provide this technology.

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Academic Advising

Valerie Tvrdik Anderson: students with last names beginning with A-K

Chris Schlichting: students with last names beginning with L-Z

To schedule an advising appointment, please call 612-626-3690 or stop by 107 Rapson Hall. Note: Advisers do not make their own appointments.

You are required to have an advising appointment with your CDes academic adviser prior to registering for spring 2010 classes in November. You may fulfill this requirement by meeting with your adviser at any point during fall term.

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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 Monday, September 21, 2009. Portfolios not picked up by that date will be discarded.

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Study Away

We highly encourage students to consider spending a semester away in their junior or senior year or joining a shorter excursion during any summer, winter or spring break. Exposure to other cultures is a critical component of every architect's education. Students interested in a study away experience should work closely with their CDes 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 CDes 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 School of Architecture faculty members 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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