1.Application fee
The $90 nonrefundable application fee must be paid before an application is
processed. We accept
payments via Visa, MasterCard and Discover card.
2. Transcripts
Make sure to upload a copy of your university-issued transcripts (i.e. issued
on official letterhead) on SlideRoom. Please note unofficial transcripts from
university student portals are not acceptable.
Additionally, you must also send an official copy of your transcripts in a
sealed envelope.
3. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
All domestic and international applicants are required to take the General
Test of the Graduate Record Examination. Test scores more than five years old at
the time of application are not acceptable.
Please submit officially by ETS electronic submission.
USC Institution code: 4852 (no department code is required).
You are also required to submit copies of your GRE scores on SlideRoom for
preliminary reviews.
4. Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae
Please upload this document detailing your employment, education,
extra-curricular collegiate and
community activities, honors, awards, publications, professional
organizations, hobbies, travel, and any other relevant information you would
like to include directly into SlideRoom.
5. Statement of Intent
Please clearly describe your study intentions and interests. Upload this
document directly into SlideRoom.There are no minimum or maximum length
requirements.
6.Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation from
academic references preferably. Applicants who have been out of school for
several years may request letters from employers or mentors who can evaluate
their professional abilities and academic potential. The School of Architecture
does not have a separate form for the recommenders to fill out but there is an
optional form found on the SlideRoom portal. Recommenders will receive
instructions via email once the applicant has designated their recommenders and
their email addresses through the online application. Letters of recommendation
must be submitted through the SlideRoom system. We will not accept letters of
recommendation through postal mail.
7.Portfolio
The design portfolio is a compilation of one’s own work, which demonstrates
past creative and graphic ability. It should include drawings and photographs of
models from past architecture design studios, professional work, or any other
artistic/creative activity.
The portfolio submission should consist of a minimum of 10 and up to 25
digital image files uploaded online. Images (up to 5MB each), Video (up to 250MB
each) and Models (Sketchfab). You may also link to media from YouTube and
Vimeo.
Other electronic formats or CD/DVD submissions will not be accepted. Please
do not send original or bound materials. We do not accept hard copies. Please do
not send more than one online submission.
Submit your portfolio online at https://uscarch.slideroom.com/
8.Non-refundable SlideRoom fee of $20.