Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting started with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements. How to Explore the MajorSuggested General Education Courses:All Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience. Suggested Major and Pre-requisite Courses:Incoming freshmen already accepted by portfolio review into the BS Architecture Program are advised to take the following Art and Art History courses as part of a year-long Foundations sequence:
How to Declare/Change Into the MajorFor current & accepted students: This major is restricted, which means students must apply through an on-campus process to be accepted into the major. The majors may have criteria for admission/acceptance into the major (e.g., specific courses, GPA) For on-campus students, application deadlines are Fall: October 1, Spring: March 1 (March 1 is the priority deadline, although the application period remains open through April 15). Students must submit a visual arts portfolio and a statement of interest. Application information, portfolio requirements, and a link to the online portfolio submission site are available on our website (umass.edu/architecture). Students may also contact the Undergraduate Program Director or Department Secretary for more information. Students without portfolios or those who wish to strengthen their portfolio prior to applying should register for ARCH 100, ART 104 and/or ART 105. These are non-major equivalent courses which can be taken in lieu of the Foundations sequence listed above. ART 120 and ART 142 are recommended when available. If unable to register in advance, students should attend the first class session. They should also take ART-HIST 115 (or ART-HIST 100 or ART-HIST 110) (all of which are offered in both Fall and Spring) and ART-HIST 118 (when offered). Summary of Requirements for the MajorMinimum number of required credits in the major ranges from 67 (Design Studies subplan) to 73 (Architecture Studies subplan). The Architecture major requires successful completion of the Foundations Art courses; the three-year Architecture Program course sequence; the Art History course sequence; Calculus, Physics, and additional courses in building technologies. Refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn more. Is there a minor? If so what are the requirements? Undergraduate Program Director For further information or to make an appointment, contact: |
