> Architecture Transfer and Re-Entry Admission Applications

Last Updated: 02/14/2011 10:45 PM

 

UB Transfer Admission Applications (for non-UB transfer student applicants only):

• UB Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Application; or,
• UB International Admissions Undergraduate Transfer Application

UB Architecture TRANSFER and RE-ENTRY APPLICATIONS (for all prospective applicants):

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture TRANSFER ADMISSION and RE-ENTRY Application;
• Bachelor of Science in Architecture Academic Letter of Recommendation;

UB Bachelor of Science in Architecture Academic Information:

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture Brochure;
• Bachelor of Science in Architecture General Information;
• UB Architecture Portfolio Standards;
• UB School of Architecture and Planning Transfer Criteria; and,
• Architecture Academic and Design Studio Preparation

>> Architecture Transfer and Re-Entry Applicant Checklist <<

IMPORTANT! Please read: Non-UB transfer students or current UB students applying for freshmen year studio placement ARE NOT to submit a portfolio of studio work if they have NO COLLEGE-LEVEL architecture studio education.

Non-UB transfer students should first consult directly with UB Transfer Admissions at http://transfer.buffalo.edu/degreeprograms.php for information regarding applying for transfer admission or re-entry consideration to the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS Arch):

1. Non-UB transfer students must FIRST apply to the University at Buffalo no later than February 15 via the UB Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Application and meet the University at Buffalo's transfer admission requirements.
   
   
2. Non-UB international transfer students must FIRST apply to the University at Buffalo no later than February 15 through the UB International Admissions Undergraduate Transfer Application and meet the University at Buffalo's international transfer admission requirements;
   
   
3. All transfer and re-entry applicants must complete the departmental Bachelor of Science in Architecture TRANSFER ADMISSION and RE-ENTRY Application form, due February 28 for Fall admission consideration.
   
   
4. Current UB students must use theBachelor of Science in Architecture TRANSFER ADMISSION and RE-ENTRY Application as they are applying to 'transfer' into the academic program;
   
   
5. All transfer and re-entry applicants must complete the required Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS Arch) Academic Letter of Recommendation form;
   
   
6. Non-UB transfer students with college-level architecture studio education MUST submit a portfolio of studio work to be considered for sophomore year studio placement;
   
   
7. IMPORTANT! Please read: Non-UB transfer students or current UB students applying for freshmen year studio placement ARE NOT to submit a portfolio of studio work if they have NO COLLEGE-LEVEL architecture studio education; and,
   
   
8. Applications from either current UB students and non-UB transfer students received after February 28 will be reviewed on a space-only available basis until May 31. No supplemental transfer or re-entry application material will be reviewed after May 31.

The UB Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS Arch) is a Fall-only admission program. The UB Department of Architecture can not accept or process applications for BS Arch Spring admission.

A minimum GPA of 2.85 in architecture and architecture-related courses and a minimum overall GPA of 2.85 is required for admission consideration. Competitive admission on a space-available basis. Minimum SAT, ACT, and TOEFL scores are required for studio enrollment. Contact the UB School of Architecture and Planning Academic Services at ap-advising@buffalo.edu for additional information.

>> Architecture Academic Program Preparation

Intended Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS Arch) students should prepare themselves in the areas of:

>> Collegiate-level freehand drawing, manual drafting, studio art, technical drawing, advanced studio art, sculpting, and 2-D + 3-D design;

>> In addition, the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture recommends introductory coursework in urban environments, art, and art history;

>> Graphic design, model making, ceramics production, metal working, as well as many other visual skills are taught in the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS Arch) program, but students who have some earlier studio preparation may find it easier to succeed in design coursework; and,

>> Many of the building technology and design courses required in the UB Department of Architecture depend upon prior knowledge of physics and calculus, and physics and calculus are prerequisites for the structures/construction courses in architecture. Students may fulfill these prerequisites with successful completion of Advanced Placement high school calculus and physics, or successful completion of college calculus and physics.

>> IMPORTANT! Please read: Non-UB transfer students or current UB students applying for freshmen year studio placement ARE NOT to submit a portfolio of studio work if they have NO COLLEGE-LEVEL architecture studio education. <<

A minimum GPA of 2.85 in architecture and architecture-related courses and a minimum overall GPA of 2.85 is required for admission consideration. Competitive admission on a space-available basis. Minimum SAT, ACT, and TOEFL scores are required for studio enrollment. Contact the UB School of Architecture and Planning Academic Services at ap-advising@buffalo.edu for additional information.

> UB Undergraduate Admissions Transfer Enrollment Services

> UB International Admissions Transfer Enrollment Services

> Architecture (BS Arch) Transfer and Re-Entry Admission

> Environmental Design (BA Env Dsn) Admission

> UB School of Architecture & Planning Transfer Criteria

> UB School of Architecture & Planning Scholarship Search

> UB School of Architecture & Planning Admission Statement

> UB School of Architecture & Planning Transfer Policies

> UB Undergraduate Student Responsibility Statement

By accepting responsibility for their education, students enhance the development of their academic, social, and career goals. As a condition of enrollment, students are responsible for reviewing, understanding, and abiding by the university's regulations, procedures, requirements, and deadlines as described in official publications, including the university's undergraduate catalog, UB Web sites, and official university e-mail communications. In addition, all students are required to positively affirm their knowledge of, and adherence to, UB's Student Conduct Rules, University Standards and Administrative Regulations prior to their inaugural semester at UB. Asserting a lack of knowledge of university regulations will not be accepted as a basis for an exception to these regulations.

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