Undergraduate Study: Pre-Architecture
While the USF School of Architecture & Community Design (SACD) only offers graduate degrees, undergraduate students may, in some circumstances, enroll in the Master of Architecture program before earning a bachelor's degree. The Pre-Architecture curriculum is designed to prepare undergraduate students with the foundation necessary for graduate-level architecture study and research work.
Note: SACD does not award bachelor's degrees. Rather, students electing this course of study will hold "undergraduate" status for their first 120 college credit hours and "graduate" status for the remaining credit hour requirement to complete the master's degree program. The tuition for graduate-level courses remains the same regardless of student status.
For incoming non-degree-holding students, the school's professional program involves a minimum of 165 credit hours of undergraduate and graduate work, leading to the Master of Architecture degree. Once again, no bachelor's degree is awarded. Before entering the graduate program, students are to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of general education and prerequisite courses at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ or other college/university. Having completed these requirements, students will complete the school's 108 credit-hour Master of Architecture program. In recognition of students' various personal and economic needs, the school has designed three different 108 credit-hour tracks: an eight-semester track, a 10-semester track, and an 11-semester track.
Prerequisites for the Master of Architecture degree to be completed during the Pre-Architecture program please see SACD Admission Requirements.
Please email Architecture Advising if you have with any questions.
Apply for Admission
Learn about the application process to get accepted in both the University of South Florida and the School of Architecture & Community Design.
Admission Requirements
Students preparing to complete the Pre-Architecture program can then apply for admission into the Master of Architecture program. Read this page to get your application materials ready.
Request Information
Students and families can also request more information about the School of Architecture & Community Design’s programs by filling out the USF College of Design, Art & Performance’ online form.