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Foundation Architecture Program

Who is considered a Foundation Architecture program student?
Students who are entering Florida Atlantic University (FAU) as: (1) a freshman or (2) a transfer without the Foundation Architecture program courses. These students must begin their studies with ARC1301 Architecture Design 1. For students who have completed the first two years of architecture courses please refer to the profesional architecture program requirements for entry.

What is the first thing I should do?
Apply to FAU as soon as possible and send all necessary transcripts. You may fill out the university application and submit it online. Please visit FAU’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If you plan to live on campus be sure to submit your application for housing as soon as possible.

How do I get into ARC1301 Architectural Design 1?
In order to enter into ARC 1301 - Architectural Design 1 at FAU, students must first be accepted into the Foundation Architecture program. 

When will I know if I am accepted?
Students' qualifications are evaluated by the Office of Admissions and are ranked based on Grade Point Average, standardized test scores, and math achievement. Once the School of Architecture has completed a review of qualifications, letters will be sent to all applicants. Some students who were not accepted in the first round may be placed on a waiting list. If a student who was accepted into the program decides that they will not be attending FAU then the next person on the waiting list will be notified.

What happens once I am accepted?
Once you are notified that you have been accepted, you will need to attend freshman orientation. You must attend an orientation in May, June, or July so that all holds can be removed and you can be enrolled into your classes. If you are accepted and you do not attend an orientation in one of these months you may lose your seat in Design 1 at FAU. 

What happens if I am not accepted into the Foundation Architecture program?
Students should consider other majors at FAU such as the Urban and Regional Planning major through FAU College of Science or Interdiciplinary Studies in the College of Arts and Letters, both majors can prepare a student to apply to a Masters program in Architecutre at any Florida State Instituion. 

If I have questions who do I contact?

For more information about Admissions please visit: http://www.fau.edu/about/admissions/


For more information about Advising please contact an Academic Advisor for the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters through our Success Network: https://www.fau.edu/successnetwork/  

 



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Professional Architecture Program

Who is considered an Professional Architecture program student?
Students, who have completed the Architecture pre-requisite courses, completed an AA degree in Architecture, completed a four year Bachelor of Architecture degree, or someone who has completed the pre-requisites and Professiona Architecture program courses without completing a degree. This also applies to Out of State and International students.

What are the School of Architecture prerequisites?

The following pre-requisites must be completed before you start design courses in Professional Architecture program.

  • ARC1301- Architectural Design 1
  • ARC1302- Architectural Design 2
  • ARC2303- Architectural Design 3
  • ARC2304- Architectural Design 4
  • ARC1701- Survey of Architectural History or  ARC2208- Culture and Architecture/Master Builder
  • ARC2201- Architectural Theory
  • ARC2580- Structures 1
  • ARC2461- Materials & Methods of Construction
  • MAC2233- Calculus or MAC2311- Calculus with Analytical Geometry
  • PHY2053- General Physics or higher.

We do not accept Architectural Drafting or PHY1001- Applied Physics . 

What is the first thing I should do?
Apply to FAU at www.fau.edu/admissions as soon as possible (October, November is better), send all necessary transcripts, and pay the $30 application fee. This must be completed by the last Friday in January, but late applications are accepted up to the portfolio deadline. When applying, the major you will choose is Pre-Architecture. If you are a 2nd Bachelors student, you will be applying as a transfer student.

Where is the program located?
The School of Architecture is located on the Fort Lauderdale campus, 30 miles south of Boca Raton. The address is 111 E Las Olas Blvd, HE607, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

Part-Time Students/Fulltime Workers:
Please be aware that this is a day program. If you are planning to be a part-time student, please meet with the Academic Advisor to help plan your schedule.

Is there any housing for Professional Architecture program students?
There are no dorms on the Fort Lauderdale campus; they are located on the Boca Raton campus. If you plan to live on campus, please contact the Housing Department at 561-297-2880. If you plan to live off campus, please visit http://www.fauoffcampus.com/ to assist you with off-campus housing. Students usually find housing in the communities near the campus.

What do I need to be accepted into the School of Architecture?
Applicants must submit:

  • an application to the University
  • an application to the School of Architecture 
  • a portfolio
  • unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts must also be sent directly to the University)

The portfolio and unofficial transcripts are due each year on the last Friday of February. No late submissions are accepted.The submissions guidelines are found here.  The submissions portal for your application, portfolio, essay and unofficial transcripts may be found here: Architecture Application Submission Portal

 Portfolios should demonstrate your best work from your design courses (Design 1 through Design 4 for students applying for placement in Design 5). If you are applying for advenced standing (Design 6, 7, 8 or 9), submit portfolio work for the highest design studio level you have completed.  Students who are professionals, who have completed an Architecture program or who have completed some upper division program and want to return to school to complete their degree are encouraged to apply. Please submit work from school or creative projects that are not job related.

International & Out of State Students
In addition to the portfolio and SOA application, you have to submit course descriptions and syllabi of all your Architecture, Math and Science courses. This can be emailed to the advisor.

When will I know if I am accepted?
Once the School of Architecture has completed a review of all submission, an email with the acceptance letter will be sent to all of the applicants. Some students, who are not accepted in the first round, may be placed on a waiting list. If a student who is accepted decides that they will not be attending FAU, then the next person on the waiting list will be notified. Please be aware that the department has the right to place you in the design studio level that they determine to be appropriate, based on the knowledge and skills you display in the portfolio. All decisions are final; there is no appeal for this decision.

What happens if I am not accepted into Professional Architecture program at FAU?
If you are not accepted into Professional Architecture program but still want to attend FAU, please speak to an advisor about your options.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

For more information about admission to the University, please visit:  http://www.fau.edu/about/admissions/

For more information about admission to the Bachelor of Architecture program, portfolio requirements or advising please contact the School at architecture@fau.edu or schedule an appointment with an academic advisor at the following link: https://www.fau.edu/successnetwork/