{"id":25508,"date":"2021-08-12T10:32:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T14:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/?page_id=25508"},"modified":"2025-06-25T11:03:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:03:35","slug":"march-admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/academics\/march-admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"M.Arch. Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong><em>Note: Track 3 applicants are eligible for summer II and fall admission only.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>January 15:<\/strong>&nbsp;Priority application deadline for domestic and international students (fall admission)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Late applications will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>September 1:<\/strong> <strong>International student <\/strong>spring admission Architecture Track 1 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 15:<\/strong> <strong>Domestic student <\/strong>spring admission Architecture Track 1 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 1-31<\/strong>: Notification to students regarding admission status (applicants check their status through the online system)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 1<\/strong>: University deadline for international applications for fall admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 15:&nbsp;<\/strong>Deadline for students notifying the College of Design that they intend to matriculate in fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June:<\/strong>&nbsp;Pre-registration of incoming graduate students for fall courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August<\/strong>: New College of Design graduate student orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mid-August:<\/strong>&nbsp;First day of fall classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-default wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/academics\/master-degree\/march\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">About the Program<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n<div class=\"is-style-default wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/graduate-admissions-facts-amp-faqs\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n<div class=\"is-style-default wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/graduate-programs-information-sessions\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Information Session<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Qualifications for the M.Arch. Program<\/h2>\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact ncst-fact has-indigo-400-text-color wp-block-ncst-fact ncst-aside-container wp-block-ncst-fact\">\n  <div class=\"floated-fact-aside-contents\">\n    <a \n    class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact ncst-fact has-indigo-400-text-color wp-block-ncst-fact ncst-aside-container wp-block-ncst-fact\"\n    href=\" https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/\"\n          >\n      <span class=\"ncst-icon\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M23.4999 8.625C23.096 8.87063 22.7808 9.23836 22.5999 9.675C22.8992 9.86805 23.1688 10.1038 23.4 10.3748C23.5032 10.0205 23.7126 9.70636 24 9.47484L23.4999 8.625Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M6 21.9248H9.15V19.3748C8.03973 19.035 6.98022 18.5474 6 17.925V21.9248Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M14.6499 21.8752H17.7999V17.925C16.8394 18.5715 15.7734 19.0453 14.6499 19.3252V21.8752Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M21.2498 9.87516C21.0981 9.86678 20.9461 9.88357 20.7998 9.92484C20.1 6.27516 16.4498 3.47484 12.0998 3.47484C10.9228 3.46224 9.75349 3.66561 8.64984 4.07484L4.65 2.07516V7.07484C4.04305 7.91117 3.61726 8.86493 3.39984 9.87516H0V14.025H3.9C5.15016 16.9252 8.34984 19.0252 12.15 19.0252C15.9502 19.0252 19.2502 16.875 20.4502 13.8248C20.7185 13.944 21.0067 14.0119 21.3 14.025C21.8429 14.0224 22.3627 13.8056 22.7466 13.4218C23.1305 13.0379 23.3473 12.518 23.3498 11.9752C23.3384 11.4218 23.1134 10.8943 22.722 10.503C22.3307 10.1116 21.8032 9.88665 21.2498 9.87516ZM7.02 10.425H6.99984C6.84159 10.425 6.68689 10.3781 6.5553 10.2902C6.42372 10.2022 6.32116 10.0773 6.2606 9.93105C6.20003 9.78484 6.18419 9.62396 6.21506 9.46874C6.24594 9.31353 6.32214 9.17095 6.43405 9.05905C6.54595 8.94714 6.68853 8.87094 6.84374 8.84006C6.99896 8.80919 7.15984 8.82503 7.30605 8.8856C7.45226 8.94616 7.57723 9.04872 7.66515 9.1803C7.75307 9.31189 7.8 9.46659 7.8 9.62484C7.80136 9.72861 7.78226 9.83163 7.7438 9.92801C7.70533 10.0244 7.64824 10.1122 7.57581 10.1866C7.50337 10.2609 7.417 10.3202 7.32163 10.3611C7.22626 10.402 7.12377 10.4237 7.02 10.425ZM12.6347 14.9602C12.5082 14.9872 12.378 14.9922 12.2498 14.9752V15.525H11.7502V14.925C11.6169 14.8981 11.4905 14.8444 11.3787 14.767C11.2669 14.6896 11.1721 14.5903 11.1 14.475V14.925H10.4002V13.3252H11.1502C11.1502 13.7752 11.3002 14.2748 11.7502 14.3752V12.9248L11.4998 12.825C10.8998 12.5752 10.4498 12.3248 10.4498 11.625C10.4252 11.2917 10.5339 10.9623 10.7521 10.7091C10.9702 10.456 11.28 10.2998 11.6133 10.275C11.6757 10.2703 11.7384 10.2703 11.8008 10.275V9.72516H12.3V10.3252C12.5256 10.3875 12.721 10.5296 12.8498 10.725V10.3748H13.5V11.8748H12.75C12.6998 11.325 12.5498 11.025 12.2002 10.9252V12.2752L12.45 12.375C12.7468 12.4637 13.0202 12.6174 13.2502 12.825C13.4288 13.052 13.5177 13.3368 13.5 13.6252C13.5623 13.9169 13.5061 14.2215 13.3438 14.4719C13.1815 14.7222 12.9265 14.8979 12.6347 14.9602ZM14.55 6.27516C13.7261 5.93394 12.8415 5.76378 11.9498 5.775C11.0583 5.76373 10.1738 5.93389 9.35016 6.27516V5.22516C10.1738 4.88389 11.0583 4.71373 11.9498 4.725C12.8415 4.71378 13.7261 4.88394 14.55 5.22516V6.27516ZM21.3 12.9783C21.2827 12.9783 21.2658 12.9783 21.2484 12.9783C21.0554 12.9755 20.8663 12.9239 20.6986 12.8283C20.8172 12.3028 20.8842 11.767 20.8987 11.2284V10.9781C21.0096 10.9334 21.1296 10.9164 21.2484 10.9284C21.5265 10.9297 21.7929 11.0407 21.9895 11.2373C22.1862 11.434 22.2972 11.7003 22.2984 11.9784C22.2979 12.2428 22.1928 12.4962 22.0059 12.6832C21.8191 12.8703 21.5658 12.9757 21.3014 12.9764L21.3 12.9783Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M12.2498 13.125V14.3752C12.3817 14.3411 12.4982 14.2631 12.58 14.1541C12.6617 14.045 12.704 13.9114 12.6998 13.7752C12.7499 13.3748 12.5498 13.2248 12.2498 13.125Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<path d=\"M11.3 11.475C11.3 11.8252 11.4997 11.9752 11.7997 12.075V10.875C11.6999 10.875 11.6 10.9748 11.4997 11.025C11.384 11.148 11.3136 11.3067 11.3 11.475Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\n    <\/span>\n              <h2 class=\"fact__heading\">Financial Aid<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"fact__support\">\n              A wide variety of financial aid options exist across the university, the College of Design and within each department. These opportunities range from academic excellence to need-based aid. Learn more about what financial assistance may be available to you.\n          <\/p>\n        <p class=\"fact__cta\">\n      <span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/p>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum 3.0 GPA from all previous study at the college level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English proficiency for international applicants.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acceptable minimum online TOEFL score:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combined score of 80 and at least 18 on each individual component<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OR<\/strong>&nbsp;minimum IELTS score for international students\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overall band score of at least 6.5 in each individual component<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OR <\/strong>provide Duolingo score of 110 or better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OR <\/strong>be a citizen of a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/students\/rules-and-regulations\/handbook\/english-as-official-language\/\" target=\"_blank\">country where English is the official language<\/a>&nbsp;and the language of instruction in higher education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students who have successfully completed at least one year of full-time study at a four-year US college or university do not have to submit TOEFL and\/or IELTS scores. To request a waiver, contact the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/about\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate Admissions Office<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A fee of $85 for US applicants ($95 for international applicants) is due at the time of application.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No admissions decisions will be made on the basis of email correspondence. All applicants must use&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\">the online system<\/a>&nbsp;and provide the following:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal Statement stating career objectives, prior experience, intention of graduate study, and their relevance to the selected program at NC&nbsp;State University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A portfolio of work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uploaded unofficial transcripts for each institution attended (official transcripts will be required if admitted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three uploaded letters of recommendation from people who know your academic record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem\">TOEFL or&nbsp;IELTS scores for international students only<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TOEFL institution code for NC&nbsp;State is 5496<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residency statement for US citizens only (<a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/residency\/\">more info<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal resume\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include under \u201cPDF Documents\u201d in the online system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-default wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Apply Now<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"admissions-review-process\">Admissions Review Process and Procedures&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each application undergoes a holistic review by school representatives and the university\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate School<\/a>. The reviews take into consideration all of the items listed above, with an emphasis departmentally on academic record, experience, portfolio of creative work, and essays. Applicants may be asked to interview with departmental representatives as part of the review process. Departmental admissions recommendations are forwarded to the university&#8217;s Graduate School, who then make final admissions decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"student-diversity-goals\"><strong>Student goals and our admission procedures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) requires all accredited programs to demonstrate its commitment to diversity and inclusion among current and prospective faculty, staff and students (<a href=\"https:\/\/higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com\/NAAB\/21e8eae7-e532-47c0-bff1-4111ca0d4fb0\/UploadedImages\/PDFs\/2020-NAAB-Conditions-for-Accreditation_Rev__1_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Condition 5.5: Social Equity, Diversity and Inclusion<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each undergraduate and graduate program in the School of Architecture encourages and actively seeks applications from students from wide-ranging backgrounds, including in-state, out-of-state, and international students. The school thrives on multiple viewpoints and experiences, and we foster creativity and rich academic discourse in an inclusive community that promotes belonging and well-being. We seek to admit students who we believe will promote a culture of academic rigor, creative experimentation, and committed citizenship in our design community. We understand not every student has the same opportunities. We take into consideration applicants\u2019 experiences and opportunities, including the curriculum, course offerings, grading scale, and activities offered at their current and past educational institutions. Our admissions process is structured to meet <a href=\"https:\/\/strategicplan.ncsu.edu\/current-plan\/wolfpack-2030-powering-the-extraordinary\/#goal4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goal 4 of the NC State University Strategic Plan. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NC State&#8217;s 2021-2030 Strategic Plan, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/strategicplan.ncsu.edu\/current-plan\/wolfpack-2030-powering-the-extraordinary\/#goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary<\/a>&#8220;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To learn more about equal opportunity in the College of Design, follow this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/about\/equal-opportunity\/\">https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/about\/equal-opportunity\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Policies and Processes for Evaluating the Content of Non-Professional Degrees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Track 1 program is designed for students with a preparatory education similar to NC State Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture (BEDA). Track 1 students should have completed all of the prerequisite courses (see list below) or courses with equivalent content at another institution during their undergraduate education or, they will be required to schedule them as additional requirements during their graduate program. If additional courses are required, then the Director of Graduate Programs (DGP) will alert the admitted students.&nbsp; We review accepted students\u2019 transcripts and portfolios to ensure that curricula are similar. If further clarification is required, then we may request additional documents from the student.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is a list of courses that are prerequisites for the graduate program. Note: Since the following courses are required for the Master of Architecture degree, they must be taken for a grade. A student must earn a C- or better grade in the course.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ARC 211 Natural Systems and Architecture&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 232 Structures and Materials&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 241 Introduction to World Architecture&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 242 History of Western Architecture (Preq. ARC&nbsp; 241)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 251\/451 Digital Representation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 331 Architectural Structures I (Preq. ARC&nbsp; 232)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 332 Architectural Structures II (Preq. ARC&nbsp; 331)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 590-14 (i.e. ARC 414) Environmental Controls Systems (Preq. ARC&nbsp; 211)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 590-32 (i.e. ARC 432) Architectural Construction Systems (Preq. ARC&nbsp; 232)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 590-41 (i.e. ARC 441) History of Contemporary Architecture (Preq. ARC&nbsp; 242)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 450 Architectural Drawing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 403 Architectural Design Fundamentals: Environment (Co-req. ARC &nbsp; 211)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 404 Architectural Design Fundamentals: Form (Preq. ARC 403; Co-req. ARC 251)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC 405 Architectural Design Fundamentals: Technology (Preq. ARC 404; Co-req. ARC 331 and 432)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See this link for our Master of Architecture Non-Accredited Degree Review form:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/m-arch-evaluation-form-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Architecture Non-Accredited Degree Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Got Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the graduate student interest form and a member of our team will be back in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-default wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/register\/?id=1ee1729b-82a1-49e7-bc59-a32afb5fbef6\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n         target=\"_blank\"          rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"       >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Graduate Student Interest Form<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Portfolio Requirements for M.Arch.<\/strong> Track One<\/h2>\n\n\n<aside class=\"floated-spotlight-aside-container wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-custombg-two-background-color with-image with-cta\">\n  <div class=\"floated-spotlight-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-custombg-two-background-color with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/academics\/prospective-graduate-students\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-25379\"\n            alt=\"students wearing masks in drawing class\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/drawing-class-2020.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/drawing-class-2020.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/drawing-class-2020-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/drawing-class-2020-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/drawing-class-2020-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Prospective Graduate Students<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Learn more about all of the exciting things that we are doing in the school and to answer your questions about the school, college, and university.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Learn More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>In architecture, as in all the design professions, portfolios are regarded as the most effective way to communicate their work to others. They typically contain a selection of architectural projects and other pertinent 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional work of artistic or technical interest, presented as reproductions in one of the standard paper formats. Students with an undergraduate degree in architecture applying to a graduate program are expected to present portfolios to illustrate their abilities, their experiences, and their accomplishments, just as&nbsp;graduates looking for a first job or moving from one employer to another would be expected to present a portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specific suggestions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is useful to include some information regarding the context in which your work was produced, particularly whether it was done in response to a class assignment, a job-related task, or by your own initiative. It is also good to include the dates of execution as well as the size, materials, and media. If a project was done by a group of persons or in the context of a professional office, please be specific as to the exact nature of your personal involvement and contribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should give special attention to the form and craft of your submission. We are not only interested in the quality of what you show, but also in the quality of how you show it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please be sure to include your name on all items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can consult references on portfolio design. As an example, Portfolio Design, Second Edition by Harold Linton (New York: W.W. Norton &amp; Company, 2000, ISBN 0-393-73059-X) contains much information and many examples of portfolio design, some by NC&nbsp;State University students. At NC&nbsp;State, this book available at the College of Design Library and the University Career Center. This book or others like it should be available at design and university libraries around the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolios for applicants with previous architectural degrees are considered as demonstrations in ability to design architectural projects. Other pertinent 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional work of artistic, design, or technical interest may be included as supplementary to this desired purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Portfolio Requirements for Track Three Applicants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: Track 3 applicants are eligible for summer II and fall admission only.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolios for applicants to Track 3 have a somewhat different purpose. Because applicants come from a great variety of backgrounds, some have experience in architecture or a related field, while others have none. Our Admissions Committee will look upon your portfolio not so much as a track record, but primarily as an indicator of your promise in the field of architecture. Your portfolio should present some proof to us that your professed interest in architecture, and in becoming an architect, is based on more than the tentative contemplation of a vague possibility. It should show that you have tested the strength of your interests by acting upon them and that these actions have left some traces in the form of products you can present. We are therefore interested in seeing evidence of your curiosities and interests, your perceptual sensibilities and your skills, your initiative, your creativity, and your judgment as you experience, record, represent, analyze, criticize, and \u2014 most important of all \u2014 transform the environment around you, architecturally or otherwise. Design is making, and it is important for you to demonstrate that you can actively make things, not just passively observe them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate Admissions Committee feels it is important to allow a fair degree of latitude regarding the format and content of your portfolio. The included items, as well as the manner in which they are presented, are the first important clues to your sensibilities and overall promise in the field. In other words, the committee tends to look at your portfolio as a first \u201cdesign assignment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Track 3 applicants should keep in mind that architecture deals with three-dimensional entities. Whereas two-dimensional work (such as drawing, painting, 2-dimensional design, and photography) is useful to illustrate compositional and graphic abilities, the Admissions Committee will look for some evidence to assess your promise in the conception and manipulation of 3-dimensional form, volume, and space. 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