Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions

The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture degree is one of the most selective undergraduate majors at UNC Charlotte. Admission to the School of Architecture (SoA) involves a secondary application process, above and beyond what is required to be considered for admission into the University, and applicants are expected to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, ambition, and curiosity toward design and the built environment.

Our application process is designed to identify prospective students with strong academic credentials and an enthusiastic interest in one or more of the areas of specialization valued by the SoA: building design, urban design, community engagement, sustainable technologies, computational design, and historical research, theory, and critical heritage. Enthusiasm for the built environment means different things for different people, and the SoA is open to accommodating students with a range of interests. Passionate students will find many opportunities at the SoA to pursue their intellectual and career goals related to architecture. Our graduates become licensed architects, researchers, practitioners in other disciplines, and all-around citizens of the global economy and culture.

The deadline for Fall 2025 admissions has passed, and the SoA is no longer accepting applications for this cycle. Updated information on the next cycle (for admission in Fall 2026) will be posted here by July 1, 2025.

Visit the SoA!

Learn about our Open Houses, tours, online resources, and other opportunities to explore the SoA on our main admissions page.

Questions?

Please contact the SoA Admission Committee via email soa-admissions@charlotte.edu, and allow a few business days for a response. Calling the SoA will be less efficient and effective because you may not reach the person best suited to addressing your question. Email is the best way to have your question addressed by the best possible person in the quickest possible manner.