MArch in Architecture III

A curriculum vitae or resume that describes your academic and professional accomplishments, scholarship, research, and creative activity.

Three letters of recommendation, written by individuals who are able to assess your academic or professional potential. At least one letter should be from an academic source. You will specify your recommenders in the online application.

A personal statement that describes how Miami University’s Master of Architecture degree will help you attain your educational goals, enable you to explore your interests, and also how you could contribute to the academic and creative community of the graduate program. There is no specific length requirement.

All M. Arch applicants are encouraged to include non-architectural work within their portfolio. For applicants to the M. Arch. III program, the portfolio can include examples from architectural projects, if applicable. The portfolio should include work that demonstrates creative accomplishments. Portfolio contents can be from any creative field, including design, photography, studio arts, film, writing, music, and performance. Candidates from technical disciplines, such as science or engineering, should contact the program to determine suitable application materials. If your portfolio contains group work, you must note this and describe your role in the project. Please upload your portfolio using one of the following formats below: Document: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx Slide: .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tif, .tiff When sending a hard copy, the portfolio should contain only printed reproductions; please do not send originals. There is no required format, but the portfolio should be less than 12”x18” for our filing system. If you would like the hard copy of your portfolio returned to you, please include a pre-addressed mailer with postage. The department assumes no responsibility for the loss of any portfolio.

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo

A writing sample, either academic or creative. This can be a short story, essay, poem or a copy of a writing assignment you may have written as an undergraduate. There is no specific length requirement.