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Master of Architecture
Admission into the Master of Architecture program at Judson University requires the following:
Application Requirements
- Successful completion of the Judson University B.A. in Architecture or equivalent (see Non-Judson Applicants below).
- A summary undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- A cumulative architecture course GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- A comprehensive portfolio of academic, creative and professional work.
- A letter of intent stating the applicant’s abilities and professional aspirations.
- A complete application form.
- International students must also include an IELTS exam transcript with a score of 6.5 or above, or equivalent TOEFL score for consideration.
- The whole of the above will be considered regardless of the particular strengths or weaknesses of any single component.
Description of the process for Evaluating the Content of a Non-Accredited Degrees:
(NAAB Condition 6.5)
Master of Architecture Applicants from other institutions or other Non-Accredited Undergraduate Degrees
The Department Chair and the Graduate Program Coordinator will revise the full submission for graduate admission to the Master of Architecture program. The submission should include the following items:
- 3x letters of recommendation
- portfolio or creative work (10 MB file limit and no more than 20x pages)
- letter of intent
- Judson Graduate Program application
- Professional experience equivalent to one year of NCARB’s AXP hours (1600 XP required hours) working under the supervision of a licensed architect, firm, or studio.
- An official copy of transcripts from any institution of study.
- successful completion of an undergraduate degree or professional degree that meets current NAAB PCs and SCs.
- Results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
The Department Chair and the Graduate Program Coordinator will revise all official academic transcripts to verify that each course has been taught and that the NAAB 2020 PCs and SCs associated with these courses have been met.
Finally, additional undergraduate coursework may be required, including the ARC 381 Architectural Study Tour, and the completion of the Preceptorship program and its verification form certifying the successful completion of 1600 AXP hours (NCARB) under the supervision of a registered architect or firm.
Application Deadlines
The application deadline is February 15 for summer semester priority enrollment. The sequential one year program, comprised of three semesters, starts ideally in the summer semester. The fall semester late enrollment is July 1 and spring semester enrollment deadline is November 15. Applicants are notified of their application status by March 31, August 15, or December 31, respectively.
| Application Deadline | Notification Date | |
| Summer Priority | February 15 | March 31 |
| Fall Late | July 1 | August 15 |
| Spring | November 15 | December 31 |
Additional Requirements For Non-Judson B.A./B.S. ApplicantS
Applicants who have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree in Architecture or another field from a regionally accredited institution may apply for admissions as a Post-B.A. student. They must complete all of the application requirements above and supplement the application with the following:
- An official copy of transcripts from any institution of study.
- Three letters of recommendation from those familiar with their academic and/or professional work.
- $100 application fee.
- Results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
In most cases, approved applicants will be required to complete “preparatory courses,” as designated by the Architecture Department Chair, which satisfy NAAB and departmental mission requirements in preparation for the graduate program. Upon completion of the preparatory courses, the Post-B.A. student may formally apply to the graduate program.