College of Fine and Applied Arts
Requirements
- Admission into Architectural Studies is competitive. The required GPA at the time of the admission decision varies based on the strength of the applicant pool and the number of available seats. In general, candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.2 to be competitive.
- The following courses must be completed prior to transfer:
- ARCH 171
- ARCH 172
- MATH 220 – Calculus or MATH 221 – Calculus I
- ARCH 172 may be in progress at the time of application, but it must be completed prior to entering the program.
- ARCH 101 is not required for admission into Architectural Studies but is required for graduation. As a first-year course, students are encouraged to take it during their first semester in the program.
- MATH 231 – Calculus II or PHYS 101 – College Physics: Mechanics & Heat is not required for admission for Fall 2027, but one of these courses is required to graduate from the program.
- Students must complete the Intercollegiate Transfer Application. The application opens Friday, January 22, 2027.
Application Periods
Students may only enter Architectural Studies in the fall semester. The application will be available: January 22, 2027 – March 7, 2027.
Applicants will be notified of admission decisions by the end of March.
Important Links
School of Architecture website
Advising
For questions, email Elizabeth Abosch at eabosch2@illinois.edu.