Located in upstate New York, Cornell University has the College of Architecture, Art & Planning where undergraduates can earn a Bachelor of Architecture degree in five years. Students complete 176 total credit hours and may also pursue a Bachelor of Science in Architecture in four years. Prospective students can expect to complete courses in topics such as technology, structures, history, theory and design. Students are encouraged to travel to New York City and Rome for semester-abroad programs. There are about 275 undergraduate students in the program and about 55 students graduate each year.
Cornell University
College of Architecture, Art & Planning
129 Sibley Dome
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-4376
aap.cornell.edu/arch
Also located in New York, Syracuse University operates the School of Architecture where undergraduates can earn the Bachelor of Architecture in five years. Each student will complete 162 credits in professional architecture, arts and sciences, and electives. Coursework includes structural design, theory and history of architecture. The school takes great pride in offering a lecture series that brings renowned architects to campus.
Syracuse University
School of Architecture
201 Slocum Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244-1250
315-443-2256
soa.syr.edu
Through its School of Architecture, California Polytechnic State University offers the Bachelor of Architecture degree for undergraduates. The bulk of the curriculum is focused on providing a balance of coursework in design and technology. Some students may wish to minor in several concentrations, including Construction Management, Architectural Engineering and Sustainable Environments, among others. Admission to the program is extremely competitive. Only 100 students are admitted each year from approximately 1,500 applicants.
Architecture Department
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0282
805-756-1316
arch.calpoly.edu