These requirements apply to applicants entering their first semester of college.

General Academic Requirements

1. Applicants must have a high school diploma with an 80 or higher average or a minimum score of 2750 on the High School Equivalency (GED), TASC, or 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: 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. Creative Challenge Drawings 1-3:
   Instructions: Use an 8 1/2”x 11”(letter size) piece of paper for each drawing. Digitally capture (scan or 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.
• Creative Challenge Drawing 1: A drawing of the space described in the Creative Challenge Statement.
• Creative Challenge Drawing 2: Select an object from Creative Challenge Drawing 1, zoom in, and draw it in detail.
• Creative Challenge Drawing 3: A drawing that transforms a hollow object into a space. Imagine you could shrink yourself and be inside the object. How would you use this space, and what would it feel and look like? Draw the space and include yourself in it.
3. Extracurricular Activities (optional but strongly recommended):
   Some examples include: a creative piece of work (e.g., 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 max), 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.
4. References:
   Provide the names and contact information of two teachers or professional mentors who have agreed to comment on the applicant's work and potential for success in the program. Upon application submission, an email will be sent directly to the applicant's references.

Application Evaluation Process
Evaluation of each First-Year Application goes through the following steps.

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 they have been provisionally admitted to the B.Arch program, but are 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
   The B. Arch Admissions Committee carefully and thoroughly reviews supplemental applications. This committee comprises all full-time faculty members and some adjunct faculty members from the Department of Architecture. Each application undergoes a blind review process by a minimum of six committee members and is evaluated using a standardized rubric.
3. Admissions Determination
   Students are ranked based on their total scores from Step 2 and are granted admission according to the number of available seats.

Important Dates

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

Progression Requirements

Once accepted into the B. Arch degree program, the following progression requirements must be met for continuation in the program:

1. A minimum grade of “C” for the following courses: Architectural Design (ARCH 1112, ARCH 1212, ARCH 2312, ARCH 2412, and ARCH 3512) and Building Technology (ARCH 1231, ARCH 2331, ARCH 2431, and ARCH 3531).
1. Academic performance (GPA): A minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
2. Advisement: Participate in a formal advisement session before the upcoming semester registration.
3. Portfolio: Submit a progression portfolio for review in the spring semester of their 3rd year.

Those not meeting these progression requirements are required to participate in formal advisement sessions and will be given a warning, with one semester to make improvements. If the performance is not improved within a year of the initial warning letter, the student will be automatically transferred to the B.Tech program.

These requirements apply to applicants who have completed some architecture coursework at another university or college and wish to receive credit at City Tech.

After admission into the B.Arch program, the applicant's transfer credits will be evaluated to determine course equivalency. Most general education course equivalencies are typically determined during the CUNY application review process and can be reviewed online. For architecture-related courses, accepted applicants must provide course syllabi, sample assignments, and other relevant coursework for evaluation.

General Academic Requirements

1. A minimum of 2.8 cumulative GPA
2. Completed a minimum of 60 transferred credits toward the degree program.
• Completion of the following General Education Courses: English Composition 01, College Algebra and Trigonometry, General Physics I: Algebra-based.
• A minimum grade of "C" is required for transferred credits for the following courses: Architectural Design (ARCH 1112, ARCH 1212, ARCH 2312, and ARCH 2412) and Building Technology (ARCH 1231, ARCH 2331, and ARCH 2431).
• ARCH 3512: Architectural Design V and ARCH 3531: Building Technology IV must be taken at City Tech. No transfer credits will be accepted for these courses.

Application Requirements

1. Statement of Intent:
   In 300 words or less, please tell us a narrative of your interests and accomplishments as a good fit for the B.Arch program at City Tech.
2. Creative Challenge Statement:
   In 300 words or less, describe - in detail - your best project and how this connects your own genuine interests with an important topic in the field of Architecture.
3. Portfolio:
   Portfolios must demonstrate competence in the design process, an understanding of building assembly, the use of analog and digital tools and representation methods, and clear project narrative writing. Clearly indicate your role for any work done in teams or in collaboration with others. Do not include your name anywhere in the portfolio.

Requirements:

• File format: Single 8.5"x11" PDF file (portrait or landscape orientation), Maximum 30 pages, Maximum 30 MB in size. All pages must be numbered.
• File name: CUNY EMPLID_Portfolio_BARCH Application_Application Year
• Cover format: City Tech EMPLID and Table of Contents
• Content format: A minimum of three (3) design studio projects and two (2) building assembly or 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.
• Consider graphic design and legibility of your portfolio, as the way you present your work will be crucial in the evaluation of your work.
4. Extracurricular Activities (optional but strongly recommended):
   Some examples include: a creative piece of work (e.g., 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 max), 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.
5. Academic Transcript:
   An official copy of your college transcript(s).
6. References:
   Provide the names and contact information of two teachers or professional mentors who have agreed to comment on the applicant's work and potential for success in the program. Upon application submission, an email will be sent directly to the applicant's references.

Application Evaluation Process

Evaluation of each Transfer Application goes through the following steps.

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 they have been provisionally admitted to the B.Arch program, but are 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
   The B. Arch Admissions Committee carefully and thoroughly reviews supplemental applications. This committee comprises all full-time faculty members and some adjunct faculty members from the Department of Architecture. Each application undergoes a blind review process by a minimum of six committee members and is evaluated using a standardized rubric.
3. Admissions Determination
   Students are ranked based on their total scores from Step 2 and are granted admission according to the number of available seats.

Important Dates

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

Progression Requirements

Once accepted into the B. Arch degree program, the following progression requirements must be met for continuation in the program:

1. A minimum grade of “C” for the following courses: Architectural Design (ARCH 1112, ARCH 1212, ARCH 2312, ARCH 2412, and ARCH 3512) and Building Technology (ARCH 1231, ARCH 2331, ARCH 2431, and ARCH 3531).
2. Academic performance (GPA): A minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
3. Advisement: Participate in a formal advisement session before the upcoming semester registration.

Those not meeting these progression requirements are required to participate in formal advisement sessions and will be given a warning, with one semester to make improvements. If the performance is not improved within a year of the initial warning letter, the student will be automatically transferred to the B.Tech program.