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Pre-Architecture: New Students
Information for New Pre-Architecture Students
- Required Registration for Students Transferring Within the U of M System
- Academic Advising
- Technology
- Study Abroad
- Student Groups
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Required Registration: Students transferring within the U of M system
You need to register for the following fall term courses (if not already taken):
- Arch 1701: The Designed Environment
- Architecture Math Requirement or Pre-requisite (see four-year plans below)
- Writ 1301: University Writing
- Liberal Education Requirement
Four-Year Plan for Architecture B.D.A.
Four-Year Plan for Architecture B.A.
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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.
You are required to have an advising appointment with your CDes academic adviser prior to registering for spring classes in November. You may fulfill this requirement by meeting with your adviser at any point during fall term.
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Technology
The College of Design provides hardware and software information for architecture students.
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Study Abroad
We highly encourage students to consider spending a semester abroad in their junior or senior year or participating in 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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