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, including those currently enrolled in other divisions of
the Mânoa campus, transfers from UH community colleges and other
universities, other degree holders and licensed architects, must submit
a completed School of Architecture application, with all required
enclosures, and a completed UH System Application Form to the School of
Architecture no later than the published deadlines.
Write, phone, or e-mail for the School of Architecture Admission Form
and UH System Application for Admission Form from the Student Services
Office at the School of Architecture.
Application Deadlines
Completed applications received by February 1 through
May 1 will be evaluated for the following fall semester.
Completed applications received by September 1 through
October 1 will be evaluated for the following spring
semester. Incomplete and/or late applications may not be evaluated.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to inquire at the School of Architecture
Office for information on specific admission and degree requirements.
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 must meet with a faculty advisor 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.
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