High School & Transfer Students
The BArch program in the School of Architecture (SoA) consists of two distinct components:the four-year BA degree and a one-year program leading to the BArch degree. The BA is both a critical component of the School's accredited professional BArch program and a stand-alone, independent degree program.
All high school or transfer applicants to the BArch program apply directly to the BA program. After successfully completing the BA program, current SoA students with an architecture GPAof 3.0 or higher are automatically admitted to the 5th year, BArch program. The admissions process for high school and transfer applicants is described on the BA program admissions page.
Fifth Year Admissions (students with B.A. or B.S. in architecture degrees)
The School of Architecture also accepts applications to the fifth year program from students who have completed a B.A. or B.S. in architecture from another NAAB accredited institution.
Expected Entry-Level Competencies for BArch Candidates:
- A minimum of eight semesters of architectural design studios;
- A minimum of four semesters of architectural history and/or theory courses;
- A minimum of four semesters of building technology courses equivalent to the following UNC Charlotte School of Architecture courses:
- ARCH4312 Architectural Materials
- ARCH4313 Structures One
- ARCH4314 Structures Two
- ARCH4315 Environmental Control Systems
In order to ensure that incoming students are evaluated appropriately, the School of Architecture may request that candidates for the BArch program furnish the Fifth-Year Admissions Committee with relevant course descriptions and syllabi of all architecture courses passed and completed that may satisfy entry-level competencies.
UNC Charlotte School of Architecture students completing the four-year BA program with a 3.0 GPA are automatically accepted in the 5th Year Program. School of Architecture students completing the four-year BA program with a grade point average below 3.0 must submit anapplication for admission into the 5th Year Program.
The Fifth Year application process consists of the following steps and components:
- Application to UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Admissions
You must apply to, and be accepted to the University. Minimum requirements for transfer students are outlined in the current Undergraduate Catalog. The University Catalog and undergraduate admission applications are available through the UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Admissions. You must complete the Transfer/Second Degree Application and submit the Application Fee (Payable online). Also submit official transcripts from all previous institution(s) to UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Admissions.
- Application to the School of Architecture
Submit the following application package to the School of Architecture:
- Statement of Purpose that explains applicant's reasons for wanting to be admitted to the School of Architecture
- Resume that includes educational and professional experience
- 8½ x 11 bound portfolio of design/creative work (Portfolios will ONLY BE RETURNED IF YOU PROVIDE an oversized self addressed, return postage envelope according to U.S. Postal Service and/or Express Mail Standards)
- Academic essay or research paper
- Three recommendations from persons familiar with the applicant's personal and professional qualifications. Download Form.
The completed application package should be sent to the attention of:
Application Package for 5th Year in Architecture
c/o Reedena Newlon
School of 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 Undergraduate Admissions and the application package to the UNC Charlotte School of Architecture for the fall semester is January 15th.
