These requirements are for students who will be entering their first semester of college and who are interested in being considered for the B. Arch Program at City Tech. The department will accept students for the fall semester only. There are no spring class admissions. Admissions to the B. Arch program is competitive and there are a limited number of seats available. CUNY applications for first-year admission must be completed and submitted by April 1st. Supplemental applications will be reviewed until all seats are full.

IMPORTANT: When you complete the CUNY application, you are only provisionally accepted into the B. Arch program. This means that your acceptance is contingent on submitting supplemental materials to the Architectural Technology department that will be reviewed and evaluated by the B.Arch Admissions Committee. This Committee will then make a final determination of acceptance and send all students an official B. Arch Notification Letter from the department to inform you whether or not you have been officially accepted into the program.

Students who the Committee does not select, and students who do not submit their supplemental materials by the deadline, will be placed in Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) program in the Department of Architectural Technology.

General Academic Requirements

1. Applicants must have a High school diploma with a 75 or higher average or a minimum score of 2750 on the High School Equivalency (GED), TASC, HSET exam.
2. Applicants must meet current CUNY standards for proficiency in mathematics and English.
3. SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission.

Application Requirements

1. Creative Challenge Statement 01: In 400 words or less describe your favorite public space and the activities you either perform or observe while being there. What would you add/change to support these activities better?
2. Instruction for Creative Challenge Drawings 01-03: Use an 8 1/2”x 11”(letter size) piece of paper for each drawing. Digitally capture (scan, photograph) the image and upload the file under each prompt. Acceptable file formats are JPG or PDF. These drawings may be produced by using pencil, pen on paper or digital tools such as a digital pen or paint tools are also acceptable.
3. Creative Challenge Drawing 01: A drawing of the space you described in Creative Challenge Statement 01.
4. Creative Challenge Drawing 02: Select an object from the space drawn in Creative Challenge Drawing 0, zoom in, and draw it in detail.
5. Creative Challenge Drawing 03: A drawing that transforms an object into a space. Choose a hollow object. Imagine you could shrink yourself and be inside of it. How would you use this space and what would it feel and look like? Draw the space and include yourself in it.
6. Extracurricular Activities: (optional but strongly recommended) To highlight your unique qualities submit one of the following: a creative piece of work (ie. a painting, drawing or sketch, a sculpture, or something you have designed or made such as a website, model, robot, clothing, or jewelry), an essay (500 words maximum), a video clip (3 minutes max.), drawings or mixed media artwork further demonstrating your engagement and/or expertise in non-academic activities, a list and examples of work produced in relevant workshops you have participated in.
7. References: Provide the names and contact information of no more than two teachers or professional mentors who have agreed to comment on their work and potential for success in the program. Once your application is submitted a form will be emailed directlyto your references.

Application Evaluation Process

The following steps are taken in the evaluation of each first-year application for the B. Arch program:

1. Evaluation of General Academic Requirements
   The CUNY application is received by the New York City College of Technology (NYCCT) Admissions Office and is reviewed to confirm all general academic requirements are met. At this time, students who meet the requirements, will receive a letter from the NYCCT admissions office stating that the student has been provisionally admitted to the B. Arch program but is required to submit a supplemental application to the department for final determination. Students who fail to submit the supplemental application are automatically placed in the B. Tech program.
2. Supplemental Application Review
   Supplemental applications are carefully and thoroughly reviewed by the B. Arch Admissions Committee. This is a committee within the Department of Architectural Technology that is composed of all full-time faculty members and some adjunct faculty members. Each application goes through a blind review by a minimum of 6 committee members and is evaluated using a rubric.
3. Admissions Determination
   Students are ranked based on their total scores from STEP 02 and are granted admission based on the number of seats available.

Important Dates

• Admission Letters of Notification are made no later than June 15th
• Students must respond by no later than June 30th. If the student does not respond by June 30th their seat in the program will be offered to another student.

Progression Requirements

Once students are accepted into the B. Arch degree program they may remain in the program as long as they meet progression requirements, as detailed below:

1. A minimum grade of “C” is required in the following courses in the major: Architectural Design Studios (ARCH 1112, ARCH 1212, ARCH 2312, ARCH 2412, and ARCH 3512) and all required Building Technology courses (ARCH 1231, ARCH 2331, ARCH 2431, ARCH 3531).
1. Academic performance (GPA): A minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA to qualify for continuation in the program.
2. Advisement: Students must participate in formal advisement and portfolio review sessions, scheduled by the department.
2. Students who do not meet progression requirements are given one semester (or more at the discretion of the department) to improve their grades, GPA and/or participate in the formal advisement sessions. Students who are not able to maintain the BArch progression requirements or opt to change programs, will be given the opportunity to transfer to the AAS or BTech degree programs and graduate with these degrees. The AAS degree requirements correspond to the first two years of the BArch. The BTech. and BArch. share the same requirements for the first three years.

These requirements are for students who have attended another university or college, have completed coursework at that institution that they wish to receive credit for at City Tech, and who are interested in being considered for the B. Arch Program at City Tech. The department will accept students for the fall semester only. There are no spring program admissions. CUNY applications for transfer students must be completed and submitted by April 1st. Supplemental applications will be reviewed until all seats are full.

After being admitted into the BArch program, transfer students will have transfer credits evaluated to determine course equivalency. Within CUNY most general education course equivalencies have already been determined and can be reviewed online. For other courses, transfer students who are accepted may be required to submit course syllabi, sample assignments, etc. so that the evaluator can ascertain whether or not learning outcomes are equivalent. Students transferring from other institutions who are accepted into City Tech must provide copies of architecture/architectural technology/ or equivalent syllabi, course descriptions and writing samples or coursework for evaluation.

ARCH 3512 Architectural Design V and ARCH 3531 Building Technology IV, must be taken in residence at City Tech; Transfer credits will not be accepted for these two courses.

General Academic Requirements

1. Academic performance (GPA): A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for transfer into the program.
2. Minimum grade for transfer: For architectural design studios, visual studies classes, and building technology courses a minimum grade of “C” is required to be eligible to receive transfer credit.
3. Completed a minimum of 60 credits toward the Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Technology.
4. No transfer credit will be given for ARCH 3512 Architectural Design V or ARCH 3531 Building Technology IV. These courses must be taken at City Tech for credit towards the B. Arch degree.

Application Requirements

1. Statement of Intent: A 300 word or less written response indicating what makes you a good candidate for the Bachelor of Architectural Program at City Tech.
2. Creative Challenge Statement: In 300 words or less describe your best project.
3. Portfolio
   Portfolios must demonstrate competence in writing, design, building technologies and use of digital tools. The portfolio will showcase a student's capacity to work independently and/or in teams, with their contribution clearly indicated. Each project must clearly illustrate the ability to develop a design idea and explain it visually using graphics or models. All materials will be submitted digitally to the department. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME ANYWHERE IN THE PORTFOLIO.

Requirements:

• File Format: .PDF, 30 MB max.
• File Name: EMPLID_Portfolio_BARCH Application_Application Year
• Content Format: Portfolios must use an 8.5“x11” format, in either a portrait or landscape orientation, and pages must be numbered. Include a cover page that lists your City Tech EMPLID, Table of Contents with Project Names, Course Names, Course Prefixes, Course Dates, and Page Numbers.
• Content Parameters: 30 pages maximum. We recommend that the portfolio consists of three (3) design studio projects and two (2) technical projects.

Recommendations:

• Include work that demonstrates your growth in the areas of architectural knowledge, skills, and values. The portfolio should cover the span of your college career up until the time of your portfolio submission.
• Include process and project development as this will be crucial in the evaluation of your work.
• Design is important to us, so the way you present your work will be taken into consideration in the selection process.
4. Academic Transcript or Degree Audit

An official copy of your college transcript(s).

5. References: Applicants should provide the names and contact information of no more than two discipline professors or professional mentors who can comment on their work and potential for success in the program.
6. Extracurricular Activities: (optional but strongly recommended): To highlight an applicant's unique qualities they may submit one of the following: an essay (500 words maximum), a video clip (3 minutes max.), drawings or mixed media artwork further demonstrating their engagement and/or expertise in non-academic activities. All materials will be submitted digitally to the department.

For example: community work, artwork (sketches, drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry design), robotics, performing arts, public speaking experience, leadership training or experience.

Application Evaluation Process

The following steps are taken in the evaluation of each transfer application for the B. Arch program:

1. Evaluation of General Academic Requirements
   The CUNY application is received by the New York City College of Technology (NYCCT) Admissions Office and reviewed to confirm all general academic requirements are met. At this time, students who meet the requirements, will receive a letter from the NYCCT admissions office stating that the student has been provisionally admitted to the B. Arch program but is required to submit a supplemental application to the department for final determination. Students who fail to submit the supplemental application are automatically placed in the B. Tech program.
2. Supplemental Application Review
   Supplemental applications are carefully and thoroughly reviewed by the B. Arch Admissions Committee. This is a committee within the Department of Architectural Technology that is composed of all full-time faculty members and some adjunct faculty members. Each application goes through a blind review by a minimum of 6 committee members and is evaluated using a rubric.
3. Admissions Determination
   Students are ranked based on their total scores from STEP 02 and are granted admission based on the number of seats available.

Important Dates

• Admission Letters of Notification are made no later than June 15th
• Students must respond by no later than June 30th. If the student does not respond by June 30th their seat in the program will be offered to another student.

Note: Students transferring into the program should have already completed the coursework necessary to effectively start in the third year of the B. Arch program at NYCCT. If a student does not meet the required criteria, they will be given the opportunity to enroll in the B. Tech program, instead of the B. Arch program, and can apply again as an Advanced Standing Student once they meet the required criteria.

Below is a list of required and recommended coursework for transfer students to have completed in order to be considered competitive during the selection process.

Required General Education Courses

English Composition 01
College Algebra and Trigonometry
General Physics I: Algebra Based

Required Major Related Courses

Intro to Architecture
Design 01 Foundations and Visual Studies 01
Design 02 Foundations and Visual Studies 02
Design III
Design VI
Building Technology 01
Building Technology 02
Building Technology 03

Recommended Major Related Courses

Site Planning
Architecture History to 1900
Architecture History to 1900 to Present
Structures I
Structures II
Arch Elective

Once a student has been admitted into the B. Arch program, such student is required to meet with a dedicated department transfer credit evaluator to assess course equivalency for architecture courses. At this time students will be asked to provide additional evidence such as course syllabi, portfolio and/or sample tests or assignments to establish course equivalencies.

Progression Requirements

Once students are accepted into the BArch degree program they may remain in the program as long as they meet progression requirements, as detailed below:

1. A minimum grade of “C” is required in the following courses in the major: Architectural Design Studios (ARCH 1112, ARCH 1212, ARCH 2312, ARCH 2412, and ARCH 3512) and all required Building Technology courses (ARCH 1231, ARCH 2331, ARCH 2431, ARCH 3531).
1. Academic performance (GPA): A minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA to qualify for continuation in the program.
2. Advisement: Students must participate in formal advisement and portfolio review sessions, scheduled by the department.
2. Students who do not meet progression requirements are given one semester (or more at the discretion of the department) to improve their grades, GPA and/or participate in the formal advisement sessions. Students who are not able to maintain the BArch progression requirements or opt to change programs, will be given the opportunity to transfer to the AAS or BTech degree programs and graduate with these degrees. The AAS degree requirements correspond to the first two years of the BArch. The BTech. and BArch. share the same requirements for the first three years.