Graduate Admission

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Application Deadlines

Fall 2012 Applications	Deadline
Master of Architecture	January 15, 2012*
Master of Landscape Architecture	January 15, 2012*
Master of Integrated Building Delivery	January 15, 2012*
Master of Science in Architecture	January 15, 2012*

*Late applications are accepted.

Doctor of Philosophy Applications	Deadline
Fall 2012 - Priority	January 15, 2012
Fall 2012 - Final	April 15, 2012

Admission Requirements
Below is a list of the materials you will need to submit for all College of Architecture graduate degree programs. The Admissions Committee will not review application packets until all of the required materials have been received. We strongly encourage applicants to submit their admission materials together in a single package to avoid delays in processing. For complete instructions and information on the admission requirements please review the Additional Admission Information for your specific program below and read the Graduate Application Guide. Once you have submitted your application you may check your status online at http://department.iit.edu/applicationstatus/.

Application form, or apply online
Original official transcripts
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
3 letters of recommendation
Portfolio (View Portfolio Guide)
Professional statement
$50 non-refundable application fee
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores (International students only)

International applicants requiring a student visa to study in the U.S. will also need to submit a Financial Affidavit of Support. We encourage applicants to submit their Financial Affidavit of Support along with the admission requirements listed above. International applicants can have their file reviewed without financial documents on file; however, they cannot be formally admitted to the IIT College of Architecture until a valid Financial Affidavit of Support with a copy of their current passport is on file with our office.

Financial Affidavit of Support (All masters programs)
Financial Affidavit of Support (PhD)

Please send all application materials to:

IIT College of Architecture
Graduate Admission
S. R. Crown Hall
3360 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60616-3793

If you have questions about the application process feel free to contact us at arch@iit.edu or 312-567-3230.

Additional Admission Information

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Professional Degree
Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.), Professional Degree
Applications to the professional programs are accepted only for entry during the fall semester. The application deadline for the Fall 2012 term is January 15, 2012. Applications must be postmarked by the deadline in order to be considered for scholarships. Admission decisions for all applications arriving by the January 15th deadline will be issued in March. Late applications will be accepted if space is available, but the admission decision will depend upon the admission committee’s review schedule. All applicants will need to submit a portfolio to receive an admission decision.
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Master of Science in Architecture (M.S.Arch.), Post-Professional Degree
Applications to the Master of Science in Architecture program are accepted only for entry during the fall semester. The application deadline for the Fall 2012 term is January 15, 2012. Admission decisions for all applications arriving by the January 15th deadline will be issued in March. Late applications will be accepted if space is available, but the admission decision will depend upon the admission committee’s review schedule. All applicants will need to submit a portfolio to receive an admission decision.

In addition to the standard requirements for graduate admission, applicants for the Master of Science in Architecture program must submit a Topic Proposal outlining their potential research interests. Students interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Architecture with a specialization in Sustainable New Cities should indicate their interest in the specialization on their application. A personal interview with the director of the degree program is highly recommended.
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Master of Integrated Building Delivery, Post-Professional Degree
The application deadline for the Fall 2012 term is January 15, 2012. Admission decisions for all applications arriving by the January 15th deadline will be issued in March. Classes are held in the evenings and weekends, allowing for a part-time option.

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (Ph.D.)
Applicants are accepted in the fall and spring terms. Fall 2012 applications are being accepted with a priority deadline of January 15, 2012, and a final deadline of April 15, 2012.

Applicants should meet all admission requirements, plus a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; a TOEFL score of at least 80 IBT (International students only); and at least three letters of recommendations from immediate supervising professors plus an additional list of references. Applicants should also submit a statement of purpose indicating a subject of study or research work and should provide a portfolio demonstrating the qualities of his or her accomplishments and expertise.

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Individual Campus Visits
We invite you to visit the College of Architecture to view our facilities, meet with admissions staff and see the student work in progress. Individual visits may be scheduled by contacting us at arch@iit.edu or 312.567.3230. We recommend visiting on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm when architecture design studios are in session.

If you are interested in a more in-depth tour of Mies van der Rohe’s campus and the significant campus architecture we encourage you to take one of the tours offered by the Mies van der Rohe Society. More information on their tour offerings is available here: http://www.miessociety.org/home/tours/.

Graduate Visit Day
April 6
Prospective students will receive studio tours from current IIT College of Architecture students and will have an opportunity to meet with staff members about the graduate admission process.
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Admitted Graduate Student Weekend
April 13-14
Admitted students will have the opportunity to meet faculty members, graduate admissions staff, and current graduate students, as well as tour the College facilities and studios. Special activities include an architecture firm visit and workshop.

Information on the schedule and how to RSVP is forthcoming.