MArch in Architecture

Bachelors Degree

Applicants will scan and upload an unofficial transcript or certified credentials from all universities, colleges, community colleges, study abroad, and summer programs attended.

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required and should testify to your academic and professional capacity and promise. If possible, two of these letters should come from former professors. Master of Architecture (3-Year Degree Applicants) Two (2) letters of recommendation are required (a third letter is optional) and should testify to your academic and professional capacity and promise. If possible, these letters should come from former professors.

Master of Architecture applicants are required to submit examples of their academic work and, if possible, their professional work. The portfolio is required and is submitted through SlideRoom. There is a $6 fee to submit your portfolio. The first page of the portfolio (cover page; required) must include the following information Your last name, first name Email address Whether you are a 2-Year OR 3-Year applicant: The portfolio must be formatted together in one Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) There are no specified page dimensions or formats, but please note that portfolios will be reviewed electronically on a variety of screens and devices. Please ensure that all text and images will be legible in a variety of contexts. Portfolios may be no longer than 30 pages total and no larger than 20 MB. Portfolios that exceed these sizes may not be reviewed. Your portfolio will not be reviewed if you upload individual pages. Application processing time may increase if your file is incorrectly titled or if a cover page is not included.

A good curriculum vitae or resume will give us another view of who you are and elaborate your strengths and skills outside of the classroom, showcasing your accomplishments. In addition to your educational experience, your resume should contain professional experiences, other jobs you have held, groups or organizations you are involved in, programming languages or other computer skills you have and any community involvement or volunteer work that you do.

Please write a concise statement outlining your reasons for applying to Taubman College’s Master of Architecture degree. Your ideas should be clear, well stated, and specific. The following questions serve only as a guide. The essay should be 800 words and clearly communicate to the admissions committee: Why you want to study architecture. Your career objectives and long-term goals. What you want to learn/gain from the degree. How the degree supports your career objectives. What led you to apply to Taubman College. Specific area of emphasis/specialization that you are interested in. Previous professional experiences that have had a profound effect. Your current strengths and weaknesses in reaching your goals.