Categories: Admission/Transfer
Welcome Laney College Students!
Welcome Laney College Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links below. You…
Welcome College of San Mateo Students!
Welcome College of San Mateo Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links…
Welcome Santa Monica College Students!
Welcome Santa Monica College Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links below.…
Welcome Long Beach City College Students!
Welcome Long Beach City College Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links…
Advice for First Semester Architecture Students
Advice for First Year Architecture Students First Day of Semester is Wednesday, 1/28/2026 Welcome to the School of Architecture! For first day of class, please be sure to have your computer and course supplies ready. Check in to each of your classes on the Student Portal. If you have any questions, reach out to architecture@academyart.edu…
ARH 110 OL Studio 1 Zoom Sessions
ARH 110 OL Studio 1 Zoom Sessions Please check in with your studio faculty each week through synchronous Zoom meetings (OR view recordings). This can be as short as 20 minutes though you are encouraged to stay for the entire session! All-Section Zoom Sessions - Every Wednesday (5-6pm Pacific Time), instructors from multiple sections jointly…
Concept Board Tools
Concept Board Building a studio culture in a virtual class room requires additional effort, empathy, time, and most importantly, a "shared space." Concept Board is a virtual shared space that facilitates desk crits. The drawing and commenting tools in Concept Board, whether used alone asynchronously or synchronously during Zoom calls, approximate the in-person desk crit…
Welcome Chabot College Students!
Welcome Chabot College Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links below. You…
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning Students with professional experience can request Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). If assessment criteria are met, academic credit can be awarded for skills acquired in professional practice. More information is at this link Credit for Prior Learning Admissions Page How to Apply To demonstrate that your skills meet criteria for a…
Information for DVC Students
Welcome DVC Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links below. You can…
Welcome Saddleback College Students!
Welcome Saddleback College Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links below. You…
In-Person Workshop for Online Students
In-Person Workshop for Online Students First semester online students, join us in San Francisco for an immersive in-person experience! Dates: 09/03 Wednesday – 09/06 Saturday (During Week 1 of Fall Semester) Location: School of Architecture at 601 Brannan St. San Francisco Cost: no additional tuition cost Apply at THIS LINK For first semester…
Welcome Cosumnes River College Students!
Welcome Cosumnes River College Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links below.…
Math Placement Exam
Math Placement Exam Architecture students need to determine math placement in their 1st semester to meet pre-requisites for ARH 320 and ARH 330 Structures. Landscape Architecture students need to determine math placement in their 1st semester to meet the pre-requisite for LAN 260 Site Engineering. The Liberal Arts department will review each case and determine…
Undergraduate Curriculum Map
Undergraduate Curriculum MapB. Arch Fundamental design, ethical awareness, and liberal arts prepare students for the upper division courses in which students engage with the profession within and beyond the classroom through a rich array of field trips, firm visits, networking events, and internship opportunities. Our rigorous design studio curriculum prepares students to contribute meaningfully to…
Welcome College of Marin Students!
Welcome College of Marin Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links below.…
Welcome Fresno City College Students!
Welcome Fresno City College Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links below.…
Information for CCSF Students
Welcome CCSF Students! We are excited to tell you about our program. On this page, you will find: Transfer pathway. Architecture course transfer is based on portfolio and transcript evaluation. Architecture studio placement is individualized for each student based on skills demonstrated in portfolio. Learn more about our Architecture program at links below. You can…
Designing the Built Environment: Architecture / Landscape/ Interior
Designing the Built Environment: Architecture / Landscape/ InteriorSchool of Landscape Architecture (LAN) The School of Landscape Architecture offers AAS (2 year) and BFA (4 year) programs for undergraduate students. The world needs Landscape Architects now more than ever! Our communities need solutions to environmental issues that the profession of landscape architecture has long recognized and put…
Transfer Students
Transfer Students Welcome to the School of Architecture! The Academy of Art is an open enrollment university which means that most students will have the opportunity to study with us. We do not apply minimum GPA or completion of math courses as screening criteria for admission into the undergraduate architecture program. However, Architecture is a…
ARH 110 Studio 1 Conceptual Design Studio
ARH 110 STUDIO 1 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN STUDIO Learn design principles for creating spaces for people. You will utilize design, methodology, and space-making principles to gain fundamental knowledge and skills in environmental design, and prepare for future architecture and landscape architecture studios. Prerequisites: ARH 170 (may be concurrent) Software: Rhino, Adobe Creative Cloud Course Learning…
ARH 150 STUDIO 2 SPATIAL ORDERING & FORM
ARH 150 STUDIO 2 SPATIAL ORDERING & FORM Develop your critical design decision-making abilities through experimentation. You will research and analyze a case study project, identify key spatial ideas, and incorporate these ideas through an iterative process of model-making, diagramming, and drawing for small scale projects. Prerequisites: ARH 110, ARH 170, ARH 180 (ARH…
ARH 170 Design Communication
ARH 170 Design Communication Create architectural drawings that convey design intent. Draft and model architectural spaces moving fluidly between 2D and 3D to create orthographic and isometric drawings. Learn the fundamentals of architectural drawing conventions and develop an efficient workflow incorporating Rhino and Adobe Suite. Prerequisite: None Software: Rhino, Illustrator Course Learning Outcomes …
IPAL Shorter Path to Licensure
Integrated Path to Architectural License (IPAL) IPAL is an alternate path to licensure, in the states that accept the program, created by NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) to shorten the amount of time needed for licensure. IPAL Advisor: Karen Seong kseong@academyart.edu Students must submit an application to be accepted into the program. Submit your…
Architectural Licensing Advisor
Architectural Licensing Advisor Sameena Sitabkhan is the Licensing Advisor for the Architecture Department supporting both undergraduate and graduate students. Licensing is the culmination of your education and gives you the right to call yourself an architect and practice in the United States. Licensing consists of an education requirement, work experience, and a set of exams.…
NOMAS AAU
NOMAS AAU nomasaau Celebrating minority students’ excellence at @aauschoolofarchitecture. linktr.ee/nomasaau NOMAS AAU on Discord Find architecture students who are also members of the AAU NOMAS chapter on Discord. This student-led group is part of a national student organization and they are excited to meet new students. Ask questions about NOMAS, get advice on classes, or just…
Accessibility Resources
Accessibility Resources Facilitates equal access throughout the university, both online and on-campus, for students with disabilities and health conditions. Accessibility Resources PDF Accessibility Resources ensures equal access and opportunities for students with disabilities. As a student with a disability, you may be used to receiving accommodations and having IEPs or 504 Plans in high school. These…
Academy Resource Center
Academy Resource Center The Academy Resource Center (ARC) is open to all students, and supports student success with: ARC Workshops & Tutoring, English for Art Purposes (EAP) language support, Accessibility Services, and Online Student Support. For up-to-date information how the ARC could be of help, please click on the link below. https://www.academyart.edu/arc-handout Help offered…
Advice from Alumni
Alumni Panel Each year the School of Architecture hosts the Alumni Panel as part of the Professional Preparedness Workshops. Recent alumni (graduated in the past 2 years) prepare a short presentation introducing their firm, their day-to-day, and their transition from academia to the profession. From their stories, students get a sense of what it…
Roundtable Discussion: Getting Hired and Pursuing a Rewarding Career Path
Roundtable Discussion View the recording at this link This summer's Professional Preparedness Workshop events continue with a Roundtable Discussion. A panel of six leaders in the Bay Area architecture community will be sharing their advice with students transitioning into the profession. We are excited to have the students learn from the varied experiences…
Professional Preparedness Workshops
This series of ARH workshops are intended to support students transitioning into the profession. We are fortunate to have faculty and alumni who offered their expertise as well as their professional network to this effort. We cannot overstate the importance of identifying mentors as you prepare to enter and thrive in the profession. The faculty…