Undergraduate Programs in Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design and Landscape Architecture

How to Apply

Before a student may enroll in upper-division courses , including studio, within the School of Architecture , each student must be admitted to Upper Division Studies in their choice of major. Approval is granted by a Faculty Review Committee and is based upon the following criteria:

University

To apply for admission to UNLV, prospective students must complete an Application for Admission form. To expedite the admissions process, applicants may apply online. Forms for application are available for download as PDF files.(http://www.unlv.edu/admissions/applyOnline.html)

School

Admission to the Lower Division programs of the School of Architecture is open to all UNLV students. Students may choose to major in any one of the School's design programs.

Transfer

Transfer students applying into any of the Upper Division programs of the School from accredited institutions must submit the following to be considered for admission:

1. Portfolio of design work that demonstrates graphic skills, model making skills, basic two and three-dimensional design composition, basic understanding of spatial organization, color, building site and handicap accessibility planning;
2. Completed School of Architecture Application for Upper Division form with documentation and description of community service and/or professional experience;
3. A creative or research essay produced for any course, or essay as defined by the School of Architecture Faculty;
4. Letter of Professional Intent;
5. Official transcripts from institutions previously attended.

While the university may accept credits transferred from other accredited institutions, transfer credits are not applied to the School of Architecture programs until accepted by the Faculty Review Committee. Transfer credits are accepted only from NAAB, CIDA, or LAAB accredited programs. A transfer course must be equivalent to a School of Architecture course in both content and level of offering. In addition, the Faculty Review Committee must evaluate an applicant’s portfolio of work from previous studio or laboratory courses prior to recommending the acceptance of transfer credits.

Upper Division

Before a student enrolls in any Upper Division course, including studio, the Faculty Review Committee must approve the student’s application into Upper Division. Admittance to Upper Division is based upon a review and evaluation of the following:

1. Successful completion of all required courses in Lower Division studies and the achievement of a minimum of a 3.00 grade point average (refer to Major Degree Requirements in the current Undergraduate Catalog);
2. Completed School of Architecture Application for Upper Division form with documentation and description of community service and/or professional experience;
3. Portfolio of design work that demonstrates graphic skills, model making skills, basic two and three-dimensional design composition, basic understanding of spatial organization, color, building site and handicap accessibility planning;
4. A creative or research essay produced for any course, or essay as defined by the School of Architecture Faculty;
5. Letter of Professional Intent;

The application deadline is May 15th of each year.

The Faculty Review Committee checks each application for compliance with the above referenced required submittals prior to the ranking of applicants. Incomplete applications shall not be accepted.

After Admission

All admitted students are required to meet with their advisors at least once per semester for academic guidance.