Architecture BSA (Professional Degree Track)

Core Requirements - 86

• ARCH 126 - Drawing and Graphics Studio Credits: 3
• ARCH 150 - Introduction to Architecture and Design Credits: 3
• ARCH 201 - Construction I Credits: 3
• ARCH 202 - Construction II Credits: 3
• ARCH 215 - Introduction to Design Studio Credits: 5
• ARCH 247 - Architecture as Craft Studio Credits: 5
• ARCH 315 - History of Architecture I Credits: 3
• ARCH 316 - History of Architecture II Credits: 3
• ARCH 205 - Structures I Credits: 4
• ARCH 305 - Structures II Credits: 4
• ARCH 318 - Background Building Studio Credits: 5
• ARCH 320 - Placemaking Studio Credits: 5
• ARCH 330 - Analytical Summer Abroad Credits: 6
• ARCH 335 - Environmental Technology I Credits: 4
• ARCH 336 - Environmental Technology II Credits: 4
• ARCH 370 - Person-Environment Theory Credits: 3
• ARCH 434 - Urban Studies Credits: 3
• ARCH 435 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling Credits: 3
• ARCH 441 - Comprehensive Building Design Studio Credits: 5
• ARCH 442 - Integrative Design Studio Credits: 5
• ARCH 449 - Integrative Design I Credits: 2
• ARCH 459 - Design Theory Credits: 3
• ARCH 469 - Integrative Design II Credits: 2

Architecture Electives - 7

A minimum of 7 credits of architecture electives at the undergraduate level.  Elective must be selected from ARCH, BSCM, and INT courses.  Selection of electives outside of school offerings requires the approval of the school faculty.

Analytical Summer Abroad

Each student is required to attend the Analytical Summer Abroad (ARCH330). This program is usually five weeks in duration. Students completing Professional Track Year One should make plans accordingly. For further information, consult the School of Architecture & Interior Design.

Application Process

BSA Professional Degree Track, BID or BSCM

Students seeking to pursue the *BSA Professional Degree Track, BID or BSCM must first submit an Andrews University undergraduate application for acceptance to the University. Students admitted to the University on regular standing are eligible to begin Pre-Professional Year One, which is a common first-year experience between these programs.

Upon completion of Pre-Professional Year One students must:

1. Declare their degree program choice (BSA Professional Degree Track, BID or BSCM) and
2. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Upon completion of Pre-Professional Year Two students must apply for acceptance to their respective programs. The application packet may be obtained from the School and must be submitted directly to the School by the application deadline. Minimum requirements to be considered for admission to these programs are outlined under each program curricula.

* Students taking the BSA Professional Degree Track who plan to pursue the Master of Architecture must meet the standards outlined under Graduate-Year Enrollment.

Transfer Students

Transfer applicants who have no previous work in architectural/ interior design must complete the foundation years (pre-professional years one and two) and then make formal application to their program choice.

Advanced Standing. Transfer students from another architecture program may apply for advanced standing (third or fourth year) in their program choice. Transfer students applying for advanced standing are required to submit both the university application  and the School of Architecture & Interior Design application. Please contact the School for specific information.

Tentative placement into the design sequence is made after the Admissions Committee has evaluated the student’s submissions. After one term, the student is given final placement in the design sequence and, on the basis of transfer-course evaluations, receives credit for previous academic work towards the Andrews University degree.

The School does not accept applications to the Master of Architecture year only.

Summer Studio. In some cases, completion of the Summer Studio program is best for transfer students. Prior to application, students must have a transcript analysis done by the School to determine eligibility for the program. It is expected that students pursuing the summer studio option will have completed the majority of Andrews Core Experience courses normally required in Pre-Professional Year One.

Application to the Summer Studio is made by filling out an Andrews University Undergraduate Application. Students applying to this program, in addition to applying to Andrews University, must also contact the School of Architecture & Interior Design directly to confirm their reservation for the class.

Graduate Year Admission

In addition to meeting the General Minimum Admission Requirements for graduate degree programs, the following School requirements apply to the graduate phase of this program.

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree—BSA: Architecture.
2. Successful completion of all undergraduate coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
3. Completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).  The GRE must be taken AND scores reported prior to beginning the M.Arch. year.