Admission
Submit the online application to the Graduate School
The application deadline is January 15th.
The program Priority Date is December 1, after which the graduate admissions committee will begin to process applications submitted up to and including January 15.
Your application should include the following:
A personal statement
A curriculum vitae or resume
A writing sample (either academic or creative)
Submit GRE scores
The GRE is not required for admittance to the Architecture Graduate Studies program. However, applicants may include the GRE score report if they so choose.
For those who have already taken the exam and wish to submit your scores, Miami University’s code is 1463 and the Graduate Architecture Studies code is 4401.
Submit your portfolio
Applicants to the M. Arch. II program, the portfolio should include examples of undergraduate and/or professional architectural design projects.
All M. Arch applicants are encouraged to include non-architectural work within their portfolio.
For applicants to the M. Arch. III program, the portfolio can include examples from architectural projects, if applicable. The portfolio should include work that demonstrates creative accomplishments.
Portfolio contents can be from any creative field, including design, photography, studio arts, film, writing, music, and performance. Candidates from technical disciplines, such as science or engineering, should contact the program to determine suitable application materials.
If your portfolio contains group work, you must note this and describe your role in the project.
Portfolio Formats
Applicants to the M. Arch. II program, the portfolio should include examples of undergraduate and/or professional architectural design projects. All M. Arch applicants are encouraged to include non-architectural work within their portfolio. For applicants to the M. Arch. III program, the portfolio can include examples from architectural projects, if applicable. The portfolio should include work that demonstrates creative accomplishments. Portfolio contents can be from any creative field, including design, photography, studio arts, film, writing, music, and performance. Candidates from technical disciplines, such as science or engineering, should contact the program to determine suitable application materials. If your portfolio contains group work, you must note this and describe your role in the project.
Online Sumbission
Document: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx
Slide: .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tif, .tiff
Submitting a hard copy
Graduate Admissions Committee
c/o Architecture Graduate Studies
100 Alumni Hall
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 45056
USA
When sending a hard copy, the portfolio should contain only printed reproductions; please do not send originals. There is no required format, but the portfolio should be less than 12”x18” for our filing system.
If you would like the hard copy of your portfolio returned to you, please include a pre-addressed mailer with postage. The department assumes no responsibility for the loss of any portfolio.
Evaluation of Preparatory/Pre-Professional Education
All accepted applicants will be evaluated for their preparatory/pre-professional education.
Additional courses may be required to satisfy the degree. Students will be notified of any addition
to the curriculum in their offer letter.
More information
Email Gerardo Brown-Manrique, Interim Director of Graduate Studies.