The School of Architecture offers two degree programs leading to a Master of Architecture (MArch). The MArch II curriculum is a two-year program for people having a four-year undergraduate degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program.

The MArch II program requires a minimum of 56 credit hours to be completed during two academic years. If applicants accepted to the MArch II Program are evaluated and found deficient in entry-level competencies, they will be required to enroll in additional course work beyond the 56 credits to complete their degree. Below is a list of expected entry-level competencies.

Expected Entry-Level Competencies for MArchII Candidates

1) A minimum of six semesters of architectural design studios; 2) A minimum of four semesters of architectural history and/or theory courses; 3) A minimum of four semesters of building technology courses equivalent to the following UNCC College of Architecture courses:

ARCH5312 Architectural Materials

ARCH5313 Structures One

ARCH5314 Structures Two

ARCH5315 Environmental Control Systems

In order to ensure that incoming students are evaluated appropriately, the School of Architecture may request that candidates for the MArch II program furnish the Architecture Graduate Admissions Committee and Graduate Program Coordinator relevant course descriptions and syllabi of all architecture courses passed and completed that may satisfy entry-level competencies. The following curriculum is modeled for students accepted to the program who have satisfied all entry-level competencies.

Students who complete professional track of the four year Bachelor of Arts in Architecture degree program at UNC Charlotte and meet the following criteria will be permitted automatic admission to the MArch II Program:

1) Students must complete their undergraduate degree with a 3.25 grade point average in Architecture. 2) Students must complete their undergraduate degree with a 2.75 grade point average overall, and a junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 overall. 3) Students must complete a Statement of Purpose describing their objectives relative to graduate study. 4) Students must fulfill the University's Graduate School application requirements in effect at the time of their application.

Students who do not meet the grade point average requirements noted above may submit an application for admission to the MArch II program for consideration with applicants from other architectural programs. The Master of Architecture II application process consists of the following steps and components:

A. Application to UNC Charlotte Graduate Admissions

Submit the following application package to the UNC Charlotte Office of Graduate Admissions:

1. On-line Graduate School Application available from the UNC Charlotte Office of Graduate Admissions and Application Fee (payable online)
2. Official transcripts from all previous college-level institution(s) to UNC Charlotte Office of Graduate Admissions
3. Official GRE (and TOEFL if applicable) test scores
4. Statement of Purpose that explains your reasons for wanting to be admitted to the School of Architecture
5. Three recommendations from persons familiar with the applicant's personal and professional qualifications

B. Application to the School of Architecture

Submit the following application package to the School of Architecture:

1. Statement of Purpose that explains your reasons for wanting to be admitted to the School of Architecture
2. Resume that includes educational and professional experience
3. 8-1/2 x 11 bound portfolio of design work (ALONG WITH AN OVERSIZED SELF ADDRESSED, RETURN POSTAGE ENVELOPE). Applicants should submit examples of their previous work. This could include writing (such as papers, articles, etc.) creative work (art, photography, etc.) or anything else that will give the review committee a sense of accomplishment and creative aptitude.

The completed application package should be addressed as follows:

Application Package for Masters of Architecture II in Architecture

c/o Reedena Newlon

School of Architecture

College of Arts and Architecture

UNC Charlotte

9201 University City Boulevard

Charlotte, NC 28223-0001

Phone: 704-687-0102

The deadline for receipt of your completed application to UNC Charlotte Graduate Admissions and the application package to the UNC Charlotte School of Architecture for the start of the MArch II program in the fall semester is January 15th.

The School of Architecture will host a day-long Open House on April 8, 2011 for those accepted into the MArch and MUDD programs for Summer and Fall 2011. This event begins at 10:00am and concludes at 7:00pm. Prospective students will meet faculty and students as well as tour the School's facilities and Research Centers. Applicants formally accepted should RSVP Reedena Newlon at rwnewlon@uncc.edu no later than one week prior to the event.