MS in Architectural Studies

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A Declaration and Certification of Finances for Admission to the Graduate College is also required.

Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons who can evaluate the applicant’s academic qualifications, motivation, and potential for a career in academia or the environmental design professions

A portfolio is required as part of the application materials for the MS program. The portfolio should include both design work and written papers. Applicants should contact the chair of the program area of interest for specific materials to be included in an MS applicant’s portfolio. This portfolio should demonstrate the applicant’s creative abilities as well as talent and skill in academic writing. Portfolio should be uploaded under the “Program Essay” section in the admissions application. - Show at least six (6) different items completed as a student, professionally, or in extracurricular or personal study - Be organized chronologically, with the earliest items placed at the beginning of the portfolio and the most recently completed at the end - Demonstrate an applicant’s abilities and skill level in analytical thinking and graphic and written communication; a short explanatory narrative must accompany each entry - Demonstrate attention to detail as appropriate for each item included

To receive full consideration, any professional work should include a statement from the employer indicating the extent of the work performed by the applicant. All examples of work should state whether the project was completed individually or by a group. For projects completed by a group, the applicant must include a statement outlining the number of group members and the applicant’s responsibilities as part of the group.

One-page Statement of Intent, clearly indicating the applicant’s plans for graduate study and professional career objectives

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