Master of Architecture (MArch)

All graduates will be able to:

1.  To educate students with the skills and theoretical foundations that will prepare them for leadership and other productive positions in the profession of architecture. The following  educational experiences within the curriculum seek to achieve this goal.
   •  To provide opportunities to interact with professionals as a required component in educational experience.
   •  To provide students with a diversity of experiences in cultural and social conditions that inform the built environment.
   •  To engage students in critical discourses in divergent professions and disciplines that have direct influences on the built environment.
   •  To provide students with educational experiences that help to develop leadership skills.
   •  To encourage students to become engaged in national discourses through membership in professional student organizations.
   •  To instill in students the responsibility for teaching and instilling in others the value of architecture on the lives of people.
   •  To ensure that the quality of student work achieves nationally-recognized standards.
2.  To prepare students to challenge conventions through innovative thinking and technology based upon a curriculum requiring specific milestones.
   •  Administer a rigorous graduate admission process that admits only those students who are likely to succeed academically and make other positive contributions to  the program.
   •  Administer a selective series of benchmarks that students must meet in order to graduate from the program.
   •  Require students to develop materials that illustrate the fundamentals of publication requirements.
   •  Require students to demonstrate a clear and definitive methodology for presenting their research proposals and findings, specifically including the ability to develop  a clear thesis statement.
3.  To build upon the western regional reputation of the program as a leader in architectural education through outreach and assessment from the profession.
   • Develop communication forums with practicing architects that facilitate feedback regarding capabilities of graduates.
   • Develop a comprehensive exit interview process for graduate students.
   • Maintain communication with other programs regarding policies and issues affecting architectural education.
   • Develop a forum where professionals and educators can discuss issues of shared concern.

(NON WSU 2-year and 3-year tracks)

Admission is made during the spring semester with initial coursework beginning the following fall semester. All applicants must submit required materials by January 10, to both the Graduate School and the M.Arch program. Applicants will be notified of admission decisions via e-mail by March 15.

The following documents are required for submission to the Graduate School:
1. Online application and application fee
2. Official transcripts (unofficial acceptable for evaluation)
3. Contact information for three academic /professional references
4. English language proficiency scores and financial verification (if applicable)
5. GRE scores are NOT required for this program

The following materials are required for submission to the architecture program:
1. Personal statement (250-500 words) describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study in architecture at Washington State University. Discuss your personal values and beliefs regarding architecture and how you expect to build upon your ideas through your graduate studies.

2. Resume that includes principal extra-curricular activities in which you actively participated and offices held, if any; honors, awards, financial aid, publications, and professional organizations and licensure; employment during or since postsecondary schooling, with most recent listed first; list of travel and other notable experiences not included in employment record.

3. Portfolio of design work using high-quality images and a brief narrative of each project representing the applicant's highest ability and skill in areas of design, drawing and representation, model making, freehand drawing, diagramming, and overall creativity. Painting, sculpture, watercolor, creative writing, photography or other fine arts may be included. If professional work is submitted, identify your specific involvement in the project. Maximum 10 pages double sided (20 pages total).

4. Scanned copy of transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) and English language test scores (TOEFL or IELTS if applicable).

Our employment placement rate is nearly 100% with graduates working at a variety of firms throughout the country, in public and private sectors, and in related fields such as landscape architecture and urban planning; restoration and preservation; industrial, furniture, lighting, or material design; graphic design and photography; production design; education and innovation.

Gather Your Documents

Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

Your application for admission must include:

• Official transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

Prepare Your Information

You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

• Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
• Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

Complete the Application and Submit Documents

To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
[email protected]