Masters in Landscape Architecture & Urbanism

Upload a copy of your university-issued transcripts(i.e. issued on official letterhead) under the “Academic History” section of the USC CAS and the SlideRoom applications. Please note unofficial transcripts from university student portals are not acceptable. International applicants may visit USC Graduate Admission’s "Country Requirements" page for details on required documents.

Applicants are required to submit three (3) letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. Applicants who have been out of school for several years may request letters from employers or mentors who can objectively evaluate their professional abilities and academic potential.

ADMISSION WITH NO PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: +3 The portfolio submission is an opportunity for you to tell us about your creative experiences. Candidates may demonstrate design aptitude by submitting examples of freehand drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, furniture, product design, etc. The portfolio will help us understand your visual and spatial thinking skills, aptitude for design, and a capacity to think and design in three dimensions. ADMISSION WITH ADVANCED STANDING: +2 The design portfolio is a compilation of one’s own work, which demonstrates past creative and graphic ability. It should include drawings and photographs of models from past architecture design studios, professional work, or any other artistic/ creative activity. Format: The portfolio submission should consist of a minimum of 10 and up to 25 digital image files uploaded online. Images (up to 5MB each), Video (up to 250MB each) and Models (Sketchfab). You may also link to media from YouTube and Vimeo. Other electronic formats or CD/DVD submissions will not be accepted. Please do not send original or bound materials. We do not accept hard copies. Please do not send more than one online submission for the same program. You may only submit a digital portfolio through SlideRoom.

Upload this document detailing your employment, education, extra-curricular collegiate and community activities, honors, awards, publications, professional organizations, hobbies, travel, and any other relevant information you would like to include directly into SlideRoom.

Discuss your life experiences, academic interests, professional goals, and specific reasons for pursuing graduate studies in architecture at the USC School of Architecture. Highlight your personal design philosophy and elaborate on the faculty, courses, research topics, and opportunities at USC that you are particularly interested in. There are no minimum or maximum length requirements.

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