School of Architecture
Program Admission Options
The ArchD program offers interested students and professional practitioners
a range of entrance opportunities. Students with or without an architectural
background, including those with prior degrees, may enter into the program
at a level appropriate to their backgrounds. Licensed architects may also
enter at an advanced level consistent with their backgrounds to earn this
new degree. All candidates for the ArchD degree must spend a minimum of
one year in the program on campus, which includes the completion of an
ArchD Project.
Admission Requirements
The school accepts students as transfers from other divisions of UH or
other colleges, including those who have a previous degree in another
discipline, and licensed professionals. However, because there are far
more applicants than can be accommodated, admission requirements and screening
procedures are more restrictive than those for other divisions at UH Manoa.
High school students planning architecture as a career are advised to
take four years of English and mathematics (including algebra, geometry,
analytical geometry, and trigonometry), plus art, chemistry, physics,
freehand and mechanical drawing, public speaking, information and computer
science, history, geography, and at least two years of a foreign language.
Acceptance to the school is based on various criteria, including previous
academic performance, SAT or ACT scores, grade point average, types of
courses previously taken, and related professional experience of the students.
Application Procedures
New students, transfers from UH community colleges and other universities,
other degree holders and licensed architects, must submit a completed
UH School of Architecture/System application with all required enclosures
no later than the published deadlines.
Write, phone, or e-mail the School for the admission application form
or for further information.
Application Deadlines
Applications should be submitted directly to the School of Architecture
by March 1 for the fall semester and by September
1 for the spring semester. We will continue accepting applications
until May 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester. Applications
should be sent in early for the best advantage. Most decisions are made
by mid-April for the fall semester. After the deadlines, applications
will be considered on a space-available basis.
Advising
Academic advising may be arranged for prospective students by contacting
the school office.
New Students
Students who have been accepted into the School of Architecture must
meet with the Associate Dean prior to registration. New students are expected
to attend the school orientation usually scheduled in early August.
Continuing Students
All architecture majors who have yet to complete ARCH 302 must meet with
a faculty adviser each semester prior to registering for classes for the
following semester.
Graduating Students
Graduating students are required to apply for graduation. Forms are available
from the school office. |