Admissions
First Time Freshmen
Transfer Students
Change of Major Students
Summer Program Students
First Time Freshmen
Admission to the College of Architecture is normally for study beginning in the fall semester. Preference is given to applications completed by March 1. Applications completed after March 1 will be considered on a space-available basis only. Enrollment in studio courses is restricted to students admitted to the college. Applicants must first meet general university admission requirements in order to be considered by the College of Architecture. Applicants may send supplementary information that might help influence admission into the college, including evidence of creative efforts in design, drawing, photography, painting or sculpture, letters of recommendation, letters of intent and interest, prizes and awards won, competitive recognition, etc.
This information must be presented in an 8 1/2 x 11 inch format and contained in a binder clearly marked with the applicant's name and social security number. Do not send original work, only reproductions. The supplementary information should be received by the March 1 deadline. Send the portfolio directly to the college at:
College of Architecture
Admissions Committee
122 College of Architecture Bldg.
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-4000
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Transfer Students
Applicants are considered transfer students when they have completed at least 15 credit hours of college or university work. Applicants who have completed less than 15 credit hours may either be admitted on the same basis as high school applicants, or when they complete 15 hours. Since the College of Architecture will review only those applicants who are admissible to the University, those who will have less than 15 hours as of the March 1 date should apply as high school applicants.
Transfer Students with no previous architecture courses:
Same process as for freshmen students. (See "Freshmen" above.) In addition to the transcripts required for admission to the University, it will also be helpful to send an additional copy of your transcript directly to the College of Architecture Admissions Committee.
Transfer Students seeking credit for previous architecture courses:
Admission to the College of Architecture is normally for the fall semester only and the application should be completed by March 1. Enrollment in studio courses is restricted to students admitted to the College of Architecture. Applicants must first meet general university admission requirements (see admissions section in this catalog) in order to be considered by the College of Architecture. In addition to the transcripts required for admission to the University, it will also be helpful to send an additional copy of your transcript directly to the College of Architecture Admissions Committee.
Placement level in design studios is based on an evaluation of portfolios. Applicants must submit a portfolio of academic design work which should contain examples of class work accomplished for credit and must be presented in an 8 1/2 x 11 inch format and contained in a binder, clearly marked with the applicant's name and social security number. Do not send original work, only reproductions. The portfolio should be received by the March 1 date. Send the portfolio directly to the college at:
College of Architecture
Admissions Committee
122 College of Architecture Bldg.
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-4000.
Applicants not submitting portfolios will not be given advanced placement, and if accepted, must begin with the Arch Design Studio I, ARCH 1500.
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Change Of Major To Architecture
(For students who have already attended UH.) Admission to the College of Architecture is normally for the fall semester only and the application should be completed by March 1. Enrollment in studio courses is restricted to students admitted to the college.
Students with No Prior Architecture Design Work:
Submit a General petition, indicating a request to change majors, to the College of Architecture by March 1. The petition should be accompanied by transcripts of any courses taken at colleges or universities other than UH. Applicants may submit supplementary information as described below. If supplementary information is submitted, it should be received at the College of Architecture by March 1. General petitions are available from the College of Architecture's Dean's Office or from the web at www.uh.edu.
Students with Prior Architecture Design Work:
Submit a General petition, indicating a request to change majors, to the College of Architecture by March 1. The petition should be accompanied by transcripts of any courses taken at colleges or universities other than UH. Applicants may submit supplementary information as described below. If supplementary information is submitted, it should be received at the College of Architecture by March 1. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of academic design work which should contain examples of class work accomplished for credit and must be presented in an 8 1/2 x 11 inch format and contained in a binder, clearly marked with the applicant's name and social security number. Do not submit original work, only reproductions. The portfolio should be received by the College of Architecture by the March 1 date. General petitions are available from the College of Architecture's Dean's Office or from the web at www.uh.edu.
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Summer Program
The first year architecture courses (ARCH 1100, 1101, 1500, 1501) are offered as a block in the summer on a limited basis. This series of courses offers students who are transferring or changing their major to architecture the possibility of completing the first year in the summer and going into the second year the following fall semester. All applicants who are accepted for the fall semester are evaluated for participation in the summer program.
Preference is given to those who have completed ENGL 1303:1304 Freshman Composition I,II and MATH 1330 Elementary Functions or their equivalent. Notification of acceptance will include an invitation to those offered participation in the Summer Program.
The Summer Program is only for students who can attend the full summer and who have no other courses or part-time employment. Those offered the Summer Program may choose to begin in the summer or fall, but must notify the College of Architecture of their intention promptly.
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College of Architecture Admissions
University of Houston Office of Admissions
Interior atrium of the architecture building.
