Transcript:
One complete set of official college transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework (diplomas, titulos). If these original documents are not in English, an official English translation must also be included. Submit these documents directly from the issuing institution to the Graduate College Online Application system. An official document must be submitted before formal admission to the Graduate College will be granted.
Curriculum Vitae:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae is required.
Personal Statement:
Please use approximately two pages to introduce yourself; discuss your reasons for wishing to pursue this degree at the University of Arizona; how your academic or professional background might contribute to your studies in architecture; present preliminary ideas on how you would like to focus your research project, include the relationship of past training and experience to a proposed research agenda and future practice; and any other information that you think will be helpful to the admissions committee.
Recommendation Letter:
You will be asked to provide the names and contact information (email address) of three persons who are in a position to provide a recommendation that addresses your potential for success in a graduate program. A combination of academic and professional recommendations is preferred. As soon as you have entered this information, an automatic email message will be sent to your recommender, explaining what is required and giving him/her instructions on how to log in on our website. On the recommendations site they will be asked to complete a form, and will also be able to upload a letter or type in some text if they wish to do so.
Portfolio:
Upload multiple images in pdf document. Sample portfolio images are available on our website. What to include in your portfolio: The portfolio should be an exhibition of material indicating your creative abilities and should be coherently presented in a clear and concise format. The portfolio should communicate your graphic proficiency, design composition and communication skills, and/or environmental sensitivity. Submitted materials may be products from design studios, professional work, creative or expository writing, built works or any other material that indicates your professional potential. Work that is of your own creation (as opposed to assembled artifacts) is of particular interest. Briefly, explain each exhibit with a clear indication of your contribution when the item includes a team project. Indicate the date of creation and the approximate length of time devoted to the effort.