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Transfer Advising for Architecture Majors

Requirements for Architecture Majors vary by institution.  Be sure to follow the ARTSYS printout for each of the Maryland schools that interest you.  Application into an Architecture major is extremely competitive, requiring a higher GPA and usually a portfolio of work prior to admission.  Contact transfer institutions early on for advising information.  

MC offers CT 170, Introduction to the Built Environment, Rockville Campus, as an introductory course for architecture students.  

Links to Admissions Requirements for nearby Schools of Architecture:

  1. Catholic University, DC  

  2. Howard University, DC

  3. University of Maryland, College Park   Students in the UM Architecture program are admitted in two ways:  direct admits from high school, and transfer admits, who are students enrolled at UM and elsewhere competing for 30 seats each year.  Students who are in the Pre-Architecture program at UM compete with all community college students and out-of-staters for this very small number of seats.   According to the School of Architecture's "Frequently Asked Questions" page, many of the students hoping to be admitted are enrolled in UM's Honors Program or the University Scholars Program.  In addition, UM requires a drawing course not offered at MC.  Students may take this class at a reduced price while attending MC full-time through the Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP).  Read all of the School of Architecture Admissions Requirements carefully and meet with an adviser at MC to discuss your plan of action, which should also include a Plan B because of the extremely competitive admissions process for this program.

"Your Career in Architecture"  www.architects.org 

Scholarship Information:

  1. American Architectural Foundation

Career Information:

  1. Careers in Architecture - from About.com

  2. The American Institute of Architects

Related Careers:

  1. Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, Building Contractor, Urban Planner, Interior Designer
    Industrial Designer,
    and Graphic Designer.

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