BSARCH Architecture at University of Cincinnati

Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati seeks to attract, enroll, and graduate academically talented students of varied and diverse backgrounds. Success in our programs is largely dependent upon sound academic preparation. In multidisciplinary programs like those in DAAP, students’ insight and perspective are greatly enhanced by exposure to students from different backgrounds, geographies, and co-curricular interests. DAAP has an admissions review process to support these goals. In addition to the required application materials , students who apply to Architecture may submit an optional portfolio. Please note that it’s impossible to predict – or guarantee – what credentials a student will need to gain admission into DAAP because the size and quality of the applicant pool vary each year. Special Course Requirements: Architecture and Interior Design require four years of high school math (including pre-calculus or calculus) and one year of physics. College-level course work is also acceptable. Students lacking one of these requirements may be offered conditional admission. Effective for Fall 2025, first year students (i.e., those applying from high school) are no longer able to submit an optional portfolio as part of the undergraduate admissions process. Note: Transfer and transition applicants who include Architecture or Interior Design will be invited to submit an optional portfolio for admission consideration. Please visit the Admissions Office's website for more information, including application materials, requirements, deadlines, and timelines.