Prospective Students
Undergraduate Application Process
Take your passion for design and turn it into a lifelong career. Majoring in design provides the tools, knowledge, and curiosity necessary to transform your ability to solve complex global problems that enhance the world and improves lives.
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First Year Application Process
Apply for the studio-based BEDA program in the College of Design as a high school student.
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On-Campus Transfer
Transferring from another program at NC State? Learn more about how to apply.
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Off-Campus Transfer
Transferring from a community college or outside institution? Learn more about how to apply.
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Internal Transfer
Transferring from another department in the College of Design? Follow the same steps as the On-Campus Transfer applicants.
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5th Year B.Arch.
For students who already possess a four-year undergraduate degree in architecture, take the next step towards a professional fifth-year degree.
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Graduate Application Process
For students who want to earn a first professional degree in a design discipline and students with undergraduate design degrees who want to take their education and professional development to the next level, the College of Design offers a Masters Degree in Architecture.
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M.Arch. Degree
Students in the M.Arch.. program have the opportunity to develop depth in areas of professional interest through elective seminars and an optional self-directed final project.
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MAAS Degree
The Master of Advanced Architectural Studies is a three-semester, research-based innovative program for committed, self-directed students who have earned a professional degree in architecture, or a degree in a related discipline.
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Graduate Certificates
In addition to their degree, students in the M.Arch.. program can earn one or more the following credentials: Certificate in Energy + Technology in Architecture, Certificate in City Design, Certificate in Public Interest Design, and Concentration in History + Theory of Architecture.
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Paying for Your Degree
NCSU School of Architecture Estimated Cost of Attendance
North Carolina State University provides an Estimated Cost of Attendance breakdown at this link: https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/finances/estimated-cost-of-attendance/undergraduate-student-estimated-cost-of-attendance/
The link above provides a useful general overview. In addition to the costs listed on the university’s link, the School of Architecture estimated costs are listed below:
- One-time laptop computer and peripherals purchase: $2400
- Annual software subscriptions: $550
- Studio/class supplies and printing: $1200/yr. This varies widely by studio/class.
- Field trips: $20/yr. Most field trips associated with our courses are local visits to project sites and do not require spending money, except for transportation to and from the sites.
- B.Arch. and M.Arch. students have a supplemental tuition of $700/semester.
Note 1: Textbook costs may be lower than the amount listed on the NCSU link above. Studios require material purchases, but they generally do not require textbook purchases.
Note 2: The Materials Lab is equipped with a wide range of tools, laser cutters, and other shop machinery that students are free to use (after completing safety training). Students are responsible for material purchases.
Note 3: The college IT Lab and satellite computer clusters in studio spaces are equipped with desktop computers that students can use. These computers are loaded with most of the necessary design software packages. Students are free to use these computers.