David R. Ravin School of Architecture
The David R. Ravin School of Architecture (SoA) educates its students to become licensed architects, practitioners in related fields, researchers in emerging technologies, and advocates for the built environment and its inhabitants. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs suited to different interests and career goals, capitalizing on our location in one of the fastest-growing and most diverse metropolitan areas in the United States, and on our institutional context: UNC Charlotte is the urban research institution of the University of North Carolina System, and the College of Arts + Architecture is the only college within the system to provide degrees in architecture, the fine arts, and the performing arts. As one of only two accredited architecture programs in North Carolina, and as the home of cutting-edge researchers, the SoA is a regional hub for the study of architecture: design, innovation, and impact.
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Hear from current students
“My favorite thing about UNC Charlotte is the extreme levels of diversity and inclusion. I was afraid of fitting into the large campus and community, but as I’ve spent time here, I’ve realized that UNC Charlotte is for everyone, no matter their background. I love the David R. Ravin School of Architecture specifically because they understand that we are humans first and students second – they work hard to include everyone in events and socials that take place.”
Jayrion Wilson
BA in Architecture
“I am under various scholarships and am truly grateful to be receiving the extra funding. It has been a relief knowing that some of my educational finances are taken care of, which allows me to push myself further and take up opportunities that are in the form of education or career advancement.”
Leonie Eisenring
BA in Architecture
“I love the School of Architecture’s culture. The warm, welcoming studio environment helped me immediately make friends. The Storrs family pushes me to work harder and design better through feedback and support. I am constantly being inspired from the different creative minds.”
Malak Fahmy
BA in Architecture
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