In order to enroll in the M. Arch. Degree program, interested students must be accepted into the University of South Florida as well as the School of Architecture and Community Design. Undergraduate students must be accepted into the University of South Florida by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and graduate students must be accepted by the Office of Graduate Admissions. In addition, interested students must be accepted into the School of Architecture and Community Design. These are separate admission processes that involve different application forms, supportive materials, and deadlines. For University requirements, interested undergraduate and graduate students should refer to the appropriate USF links here:
University of South Florida Office of Admissions
All students must meet the following prerequisites for admission into the School of Architecture and Community Design:
In addition, students who do not already hold an associate’s degree in architecture must complete the following:
- *Examples include: Architectural Freehand Drawing Methods (ARC 2112L), Concepts and Practices I (ART 2101C),
- Concepts and Practices II (ART 2203C), Beginning Painting (ART 2500C), Beginning Drawing (ART 2301C),
- Beginning Painting (ART 2400C), Beginning Sculpture (ART 2701C)
SACD recommends and exclusively uses DELL computers. Many of our students have also had good experiences with HP’s Business Class laptops.
Prospective students make an appointment with our Undergraduate Advisor
Current USF Students make an appointment with our Undergraduate Advisor
For useful information about studying architecture, please refer to the NCARB website