Transfer students are those who have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours at the time of application and who do not meet the definition of a beginning first year or readmission applicant. For fullest consideration for transfer admission into the School of Architecture, a minimum 2.75 GPA is required (though it will not guarantee admission). No more than 60 semester credit hours of community college work can be applied to the degree. In addition, either the first 90 or last 30 semester credit hours of degree work must be completed in continuous, uninterrupted residence at UIC.
Please note that admission to the School of Architecture is determined by the applicant’s academic record and availability of space in the program. Availability is based on current enrollment and varies by year. Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Architecture should expect a four year timeline, with the exception of those granted advanced placement.
Application Requirements
Please see the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts website for application instructions and requirements. All applicants must submit a supplemental personal statement of interest. This should include an indication of why you’re interested in UIC and why architecture specifically.
Optional Portfolio Requirement for Transfer Students
Transfer applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Architecture program who seek advanced placement in the undergraduate architecture studio sequence are required to submit a portfolio of creative work as part of their application. Refer to Portfolio Requirements for guidelines on content and format. Applicants who do not seek advanced placement are not required to submit a portfolio.
Intercollege Transfer Students
Intercollege transfer students are current UIC undergraduate students outside of architecture who wish to change their major to a degree program in the School of Architecture.
Learn more and submit an intercollege transfer application here.
Intercollege transfer requirements include the following:
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Application must be submitted at least one semester in advance of the next eligible term.
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Minimum GPA of 2.75 is required
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BA in Architectural Studies applicants must have a minimum of 60 credits and a grade of B or higher in ARCH 200
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Applicants should provide a statement explaining their interest in studying architecture