Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Program Structure
Architectural Studies (ARCH) is a four-year program structured into one year of pre professional coursework (pre-major) and three years of professional (major) coursework. Professional program courses begin in the Fall semester of the 2nd year. Due to the sequential nature of courses, there are no Spring admits.
Admission to Professional Program
To be considered for admission into the ARCH program, a student must have completed the following pre-professional coursework (or their approved equivalents) with a grade of “C” or better, and have earned an overall GPA of a 3.3 or higher:
- COM 102 or H_D 205 [COMM]
- ENGLISH 101 [WRTG]
- FINE ART 101, 201, or 202 [ARTS]
- HIST 105 [ROOT]
- PSYCH 105 or SOC 101 or SOC 102 [SSCI]
- SDC 100
- SDC 120
- SDC140
Students who do not meet the admission to major criteria above will be considered until enrollment limits are reached. The average enrollment limit for admission to the architecture major is 45 students. Greater emphasis is given to performance in SDC 100, 120, and 140.
Completion of all pre-professional coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. Students are encouraged to work with SDC advisors to identify an alternate major should they not be admitted to their primary choice of major.
Transfer Students
A limited number of transfer students are considered each year. Requirements include completion of pre-professional courses (or approved equivalents). A design portfolio may be requested for further review.
Articulation Students
We have an articulation agreement with Spokane Community College, Clover Park Technical College, and Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Students who complete their Associates in Architectural Technology-Transfer (AAS-T) at one of these institutions and meet the 3.2 GPA requirements are able to start in their 3rd year at WSU. The articulation agreements are not recognized after two years from when students graduate from the community college.
Catalog
Course descriptions and more information in the WSU Catalog.
ACADEMIC REGULATION 108: The student has the ultimate responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements.