Undergraduate Admissions
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All applications for admission to the undergraduate program in Architecture must be completed through the Virginia Tech Undergraduate Admissions office.
Frequently asked questions regarding admission to the undergraduate program in Architecture:
Q: What is the application deadline?
A: Please visit the website of the University Undergraduate Admissions Office for information on Key Dates and Deadlines.
Q: Is a portfolio required for admission?
A: No. Many high schools do not teach art classes. Our Foundation Design Laboratories (ARCH 1015, 1016) provide the design fundamentals needed to be a successful designer. If you have questions regarding the admission criteria, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at admissions@vt.edu; or http://admissions.vt.edu/.
Q: What classes should I take in high school to best prepare me for a major in Architecture?
A: Advanced placement courses in Math, Science, English, and Foreign Languages are the best preparatory courses. These classes show dedication to one’s learning and are the best preparation for taking the SAT exam. Art and architecture classes are encouraged, but not required.
Q: What is the foreign language requirement?
A: Students who do not complete 2 units of a foreign language in high school must earn 6 credits of college-level foreign language study; these credits are in addition to those normally required for graduation.
If you are a high school student trying to decide on a foreign language, Spanish would be a wise choice. Or, Italian would also be a good option. Our Europe Study Abroad Residency program is based in the Italian-speaking portion of Switzerland, and our Europe Study Abroad Travel program typically includes a 3-week segment in Italy due to the rich traditions of architectural and design excellence there.
Q: I am enrolled at another University or Community College (not a student at Virginia Tech), and I would like to transfer into the Architecture program at Virginia Tech. What do I need to do?
A: The Undergraduate Admissions office no longer accepts applications for external transfer into the majors of Architecture.
Q: I am enrolled at another University or Community College (not a student at Virginia Tech), and I would like to transfer into the Architecture program at Virginia Tech. What do I need to do?
A: The Undergraduate Admissions office no longer accepts applications for external transfer into the majors of Architecture.
Q: I have Advanced Placement, CLEP, International Baccalaureate, and/or credit from another institution. How can I find out if the credit will transfer to Virginia Tech?
A: You may access the Virginia Tech Undergraduate Transfer Equivalency Database to determine how credit taken through another institution will transfer to Virginia Tech.
You may access the AP, IB & CLEP information through the Registrar’s website to determine how this type of credit will transfer to Virginia Tech.