Admission Information

The School bases admissions decisions on a balanced, comparative consideration of the following indicators of excellence:

  • a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • completion of an online application for the University of Cincinnati Graduate School
  • official transcripts from previous college coursework.

Note Successful candidates have earned, on average, a GPA of 3.20 (based on a 4.00 scale).

  • a one- or two-page statement of the candidate's intentions for graduate study

Note This should be a concise presentation of (1) academic and career goals and (2) specific interests in architectural topics for graduate research, and the candidate's prior intellectual and professional engagement with these topics.

  • a portfolio and samples of writing (and, where appropriate, other creative work)

Note Since the program emphasizes written discourse, the writing samples and statement of program intent are of special importance.

  • the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Note Successful candidates have earned the following average scores: verbal 500; quantitative 630; analytic 4.5

  • applicants whose native language is not English should achieve a score of at least 550 and preferably 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

International students should see the International Student Services Office website for University admissions information and requirements.

We encourage candidates to apply by February 1. The latest date we can consider applications is June 1, but if you are interested in financial aid the application deadline is March 15. New students are admitted in the Autumn Quarter. We will notify successful candidates by March 1 or one month following application. An offer of admission may be withdrawn if a candidate does not accept within six weeks of our offer.

In general we do not offer admission deferrals. Exceptions might be made in special circumstances.

Mail your portfolio, recommendation letters, statement of interest, transcripts, GRE and TOEFL scores to:

Kim Lawson
Administrative Secretary
School of Architecture and Interior Design
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati OH 45221-0016