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Introduction.

Prospective freshmen students should review all admission requirements and information posted on the Cal Poly Admissions web site. The ARCE department plays no part in the admission process; therefore, it is crucial to meet or exceed the standards on the Admissions website. General information about the ARCE program can be found under the Prospective Students heading. Prospective freshmen are encouraged to visit the Cal Poly campus and the department. For information about receiving a tour of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, click here.

Note: The ARCE department is part of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED). The CAED is not part of the College of Engineering and the College of Engineering tours do not visit or talk about the ARCE department . If you would like to visit the ARCE department or need information about the ARCE department, feel free to call the ARCE department at 805.756.1314 to schedule a time to visit and talk with the Department Head, or another faculty member.

Fall Quarter Major & Support Courses

It is important to understand how the ARCE curriculum flowchart works, and how it is crucial for some courses to be taken in sequential order. For instance, during the first year it is very important to take ARCH 131, 132, and 133 sequentially beginning in Fall quarter and finishing Spring quarter of the first year. Later on in the curriculum prerequisites become very important, and can be found on the flowchart and curriculum sheet in Advising under the Current Students tab.

Typical Fall Quarter Courses

The following courses are critical to take unless you have received AP credit for them:

• ARCE 106 Introduction to Building Systems (2 unit)
• Arch 131 Design & Drawing (4 units)
• Math 141 Calculus I (4 units)
• ENGL 134 Writing: Exposition or COMS 101 or 102 Speech (4 units)

Note: The first year of the curriculum is very similar to Architecture; however, we want to emphasize there are major differences between Architecture and Architectural Engineering (see ARCE v. Architecture under the Prospective Students tab). In the second year, you will begin to see some major differences, and by third year the ARCE curriculum is what you can expect to see for the remaining time in the ARCE department at Cal Poly.

It is highly recommend that students take Advanced Placement (AP) tests while in high school. Your counselor or advisor should be able to tell you what test subjects are available to take at your school or geographic area. By passing various AP tests, it is possible to receive college units in English, Calculus, Physics, and many other subjects before even coming to college. If you obtain AP credit, you will be able to get ahead in the curriculum, which many students find extremely beneficial. Please click here to learn more about potentially obtainable college credit.

How to Apply

For steps to applying and other information about the undergraduate Architectural Engineering program here at Cal Poly, please visit our Admissions website here .

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Cal Poly’s architecture programs has been ranked No. 1 in a national survey of the country’s top-ranked architecture and design schools. The undergraduate architecture program also continues to be ranked the No. 1 most hired-from school among public universities in the U.S. that average more than 100 architecture graduates each year.

“We take great pride in Cal Poly’s architecture program and the success of our graduates as they begin their careers,” said Christine Theodoropoulos, dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. “This recognition by DesignIntelligence placing us among the top schools in the nation reflects the high quality of professional education we achieve through the power of Learn by Doing.”

In addition, Thomas Fowler, professor in the Architecture Department was honored for excellence in environmental design education and as an outstanding professor in his field. He was selected by DesignIntelligence staff with input from thousands of design professionals, academic department heads and students.

“The joy of working with colleagues and students never gets old,” said Fowler, who has taught for more than 30 years, including 26 years at Cal Poly. “The students — who in many ways have become my teachers — have shared the love of the creative building design process and the reflective insights that come from a range of unconventional disciplinary approaches to problem solving. My teaching reward is that many of my former students have become successful practitioners, and they continue to inspire me.”

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One part of the survey focuses on how recent graduates are performing in 12 key focus areas such as design theory and practice, design technology, and communication skills. Cal Poly's architecture program was identified as best in the nation for two of the undergraduate design education focus areas: construction materials and methods, and engineering fundamentals. The program placed in the top three in 10 of the focus areas.

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Join us for Cal Poly Open House: April 11–13 , 2024!

The College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) welcomes you to the 31st annual Cal Poly Open House!

Having just celebrated our  75th anniversary , the CAED has established itself as one of the premier institutions in the nation, preparing students for leadership roles in the professions that plan, design, construct and steward the built environment. The college's interdisciplinary focus and low student-to-professor ratio enhance the school’s Learn by Doing ethos, which is the foundation of a well-rounded, quality education. CAED students engage in real-world community projects, collaborate with industry leaders and pursue local and international work experiences. 

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B.Arch - Bachelor of Architecture

The Bachelor of Architecture degree is offered in a five-year curriculum, which focuses on the design laboratory. The studio sequence consists of four segments: a three-year basic core, three-semester topic studios, and a two-semester long culminating senior project. Lecture classes in Architecture Theory and History, Human Behavior, Professional Practice, Programming, Sustainability, Building Technology, Structures, Codes and Digital Media are closely coordinated with the studio sequence, and students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of these areas in their design projects.

Course work within the Department of Architecture is open only to those students who have been admitted to the Department and are designated Architecture majors.

Undergraduate B.Arch Flow Chart

Admission to the undergraduate program is possible either as a first-time freshman or as a transfer student from a recognized college.

Undergraduate admissions are processed and managed by the University (not by the Department of Architecture).

The undergraduate program in the Department of Architecture is considered to be "impacted," that is, many more students apply than can be accommodated each year and a supplementary admissions process is required by the University and the Department; all candidates must meet regular University admission standards as well as additional standards required by the Department of Architecture.

For specific information, and application instructions, please refer to the Office of Admissions & Enrollment Planning .

For further information about University requirements for "impacted" majors, please refer to the Undergraduate Admissions for freshmen and for transfer student requirements: Office of Admissions - Impacted Majors .

Freshman Applicants

Freshman applicants must meet the minimum California State University eligibility requirements to be considered for admission. If you meet the minimum CSU requirements, Cal Poly Pomona will consider your application using supplemental criteria that may vary depending on the academic major you have chosen.

The California State Univeristy (CSU) has elimated the use of SAT/ACT test scores when making undergraduate decisions. Applicants may still submit these scores, however, they will NOT be used for admission purposes.  If admitted, these scores maybe used for first year course placement.

For additional information visit Cal Poly Pomona's Freshman Requirements and Deadlines page.

Transfer Applicants

Admission of transfer students from community colleges is based on college grade point averages. As of fall 2004 admissions, the University is only accepting upper division transfers.

Upper division transfers must complete 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable coursework, including 30 semester (45 quarter) units of courses equivalent to general education requirements, with a grade of "C" or better by the end of the spring semester to be considered for the next fall semester.

For additional information on Transfer Admissions, please refer to: https://www.cpp.edu/admissions/transfer/app-checklist.shtml .

Transfer applicants to the B.Arch. program are first vetted by the university and admitted based upon a minimum 3.2 GPA (per available space). Upper division transfers must have completed 60 semester units of transferable credit, 30 units of which meet GE requirements with a “C” or better. Transfer students offered admissions who seek 2 nd or 3 rd year placement MUST submit a portfolio of their design work, including a copy of their transcripts, directly to the Department for review and cohort level placement.  

Transfer applicants are placed in 2 nd  or 3 rd  year after a review of their transcripts by the Department Transfer Admissions Committee (DTAC) who verify that the applicant’s Architecture coursework is equivalent to CPPARC 1 st  year for placement in 2 nd  year or, for students seeking 3 rd year placement, that coursework equivalent to both CPPARC 1 st and 2 nd  year curriculum was successfully completed.

ALL transfer applicants seeking advanced placement MUST submit a portfolio of their work to the Department. The portfolio is reviewed by the DTAC to verify a student is prepared for success at the level where they are placed. Any transfer applicant who does not submit a portfolio is automatically placed in 1 st  year.

The portfolio plays a key role in determining advanced standing. In addition to succesful completion of the following prerequisites or their equivalents.

For 2nd Year placement , students must show equivalent skills and design to those learned at CPP ARC and also have completed the following courses:

• ARC 1010 - Introduction to Design Theories and Methods (2) (E)
• ARC 1020 - Visual Literacy and Civilization: An Architect's View (2) (C2)
• ARC 1022A - Visual Literacy and Civilization: An Architect's View Activity (1) (C2)
• COMM 2204 - Advocacy and Argument (3) (A1)
• ENG 2105 - Written Reasoning (3) (A3)
• MAT 1060 - Trigonometry (3) (B4)
• PHY 1210 - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat (3) (B1)
• PHY 1210L - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat Laboratory (1) (B3)
• ARC 1502A - Foundation Digital Design Activity (3)
• 2 semesters of Architectural Design Studios (6 semester units total)

To be placed in 3rd Year , the student must have extensive architectural design (equivalent to the first two years at CPP ARC) and have completed the following prerequisites or their equivalents:

• ARC 1501A - Foundation Digital Design Activity (3)
• ARC 2011 - Introduction to Sustainable Architectural Design (2)
• ARC 2011A - Introduction to Sustainable Architectural Design (1)
• ARC 2500A - Intermediate Digital Design Activity (3)
• ARC 3210/ARC 3212 -Structures 1 (3)
• ARC 3310/ARC 3312 - Environmental Controls Systems 1 (3)
• ARC 3410/ARC 3412 - Building Construction 1 (3)
• ARC 3610/ARC 3612 - Architectural History, Ancient to Medieval (C1) (3)
• 4 semesters of Architectural Design Studios (12 semester units total)

View the CPP/ARC Rubric used to assess transfer student portfolios for placement.

International Applicants

Known for its outstanding academic programs, Cal Poly Pomona offers excellent education for international students who wish to pursue a degree in the United States.

Current and future International Students in Cal Poly academic programs must contact the International Center for information regarding visas, guidelines for maintaining academic progress, and procedures for internships and post graduation work.

For additional information on Incoming International Students and requirements, please refer to: Apply as an International Student

Change of Majors

As of Fall 2004 admissions, the University is only accepting upper division requests to Change of Major applicants. Students who are currently enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona must apply by submitting a Change of Major Petition to the College of Environmental Design Office of Student Affairs (Building 7, Room 106A).

The petitions must be received between November 1 and November 30 of each year. Change of Major applicants requesting a change of major must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 to submit a request and are subject to competition for placement with transfer students, with GPAs typically about 3.6.

Selecting a 2nd Choice Major in the College of ENV

The Department of Architecture recommends Freshmen and Transfer applicants consider selecting one of the other degrees/majors of the College of Enviromental Design (ENV) as a second choice on their Cal Poly Pomona Applications.

Architecture recommends Landscape Architecture as a strong second choice for applicants interested in Architecture. The Department of Landscape Architecture is nationally ranked and a very well-respected program. The department offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) with the opportunity of advanced placement for transfer applicants with previous design education. Landscape Architecture is a design-focused discipline that explores the formal and systematic relationships of ecology and culture through a range of design scales and urban design issues. A degree in Landscape Architecture also provides a very strong foundation for graduate studies in Architecture. Students can complete a Master of Architecture in 3 or less years following a 4-year undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture. Learn more about the Landscape Architecture program at Cal Poly Pomona here: Landscape Architecture

For information regarding admissions to the B.Arch degree program, please contact:

Administrative Coordinator Sam Winfield [email protected] (909) 869-4114

The BArch, or Bachelor of Architecture, requires 150 semester units for the degree.

The 150 semester units include:

• 48 semester units of General Education (of these, 12 units are within the Department of Architecture/College of Environmental Design)
• 102 semester units within the Department of Architecture (of these, 16 units are professional electives, which allows students to focus on Sustainability, Historic Preservation, Health Care Design, History/Theory, or Digital Media, if they choose to do so.)

B.Arch Curriculum sheets can be found here .

Core Courses for Major

Required of all students. A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in core courses, including sub-plan courses for the major, in order to receive a degree in the major.

Professional Electives

Select 16 units from below or from approved supplemental department list:

Required Support Courses

The following major support courses should be used to satisfy the indicated GE requirements.

General Education Requirements (48 Units)

Students should consult the Academic Programs website for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are required, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.

Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units) At least 3 units from each sub-area 1. Oral Communication 2. Written Communication 3. Critical Thinking

Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (12 units) At least 3 units from B1, B2, B4, and B5 including 1 unit of lab from B1 or B2 to fulfill B3 1. Physical Sciences 2. Life Sciences 3. Laboratory Activity 4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 5. Science and Technology Synthesis

Area C. Arts and Humanities (12 units) At least 3 units from each sub-area and 3 additional units from sub-areas 1 and/or 2 1. Visual and Performing Arts 2. Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilization 3. Arts and Humanities Synthesis

Area D. Social Sciences (9 units) At least 3 units from each sub-area 1. U.S. History and American Ideals 2. U.S. Constitution and California Government 3. Social Sciences Synthesis (upper division)

Area E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units)

Area F. Ethnic Studies (3 units)

Interdisciplinary General Education (21 Units)

An alternate pattern for partial fulfillment of GE Areas A, C, and D available for students is the Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program. Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major. Please refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for additional information.

How IGE fulfills General Education Requirements: Year Completion of IGE Courses Satisfies GE Requirements First IGE 1100, IGE 1200 A2 and C2 Second/Third IGE 2100, IGE 2200 C1 and C2 IGE 2300, IGE 2400 D1 and D3

American Institutions (6 Units)

Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Area D1 and D2.

American Cultural Perpectives Requirement (3 Units)

Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement. Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements.

Graduation Writing Test

All persons who receive undergraduate degrees from Cal Poly Pomona must pass the Graduation Writing Test (GWT). The test must be taken by the semester following completion of 60 units for undergraduates.

Professional Practice Requirement: 500 hours

Prior to graduation, all students are required to fulfill 500 hours of work. This work must be verified by National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). See Student Policies under internship memo. Professor Marc Schulitz is the Internship Coordinator for the program.

TOTAL UNITS FOR 5-YEAR BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE DEGREE: 150

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4th Year Planning Preference form and CPIC Study Abroad program application deadline: December 15, 2023 11:59pm

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Program Learning Objectives

• Think critically and creatively about architectural problems.
• Use a diverse range of communication skills including writing, speaking, drawing, and modeling to think about and convey architectural ideas.
• Understand and apply the technical aspects of architecture, while considering the environmental impact of design decisions.
• Synthesize a wide range of variables that contribute to an integrated design solution.
• Understand the professional practice of architecture.
• Understand architecture in relation to the larger world of knowledge.
• Work productively with diverse groups including design professionals, clients, and users.
• Use architectural knowledge and skills to make a positive contribution to society.
• Make reasoned decisions based on an architectural understanding of ethics, diversity, and sustainability.
• Engage in lifelong learning as a professional.

Degree Requirements and Curriculum

In addition to the program requirements listed on this page, students must also satisfy requirements outlined in more detail in the Minimum Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog, including:  

• 60 units of upper-division courses
• Graduation Writing Requirement (GWR)
• U.S. Cultural Pluralism (USCP)

Note: No Major or Support courses may be selected as credit/no credit.

General Education (GE) Requirements

• 72 units required, 24 of which are specified in Major and/or Support.
• If any of the remaining 48 units is used to satisfy a Major or Support requirement, additional units of Free Electives may be needed to complete the total units required for the degree.
• See the complete GE course listing .
• A grade of C- or better is required in one course in each of the following GE Areas: A1 (Oral Communication), A2 (Written Communication), A3 (Critical Thinking), and B4 (Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning).  
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50th Anniversary Celebration and Class Reunion Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23, 2022

The Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Department is so excited to welcome our alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends back to celebrate its 50th anniversary! We will start the celebration on Friday evening, April 22nd and continue through Saturday, April 23rd. We would also love for you to consider this event a class reunion with prizes for the group with the highest percentage of alumni in attendance from your graduating class!

If you haven't heard from the Landscape Architecture department in a while, that probably means we don't have your email address. Update your contact info here .

Please reach out to the department at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Anniversary Events:

Friday – april 22nd:, mixer at slo brew rock  - full.

To be added to the waitlist, please email: [email protected]

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm 855 Aerovista Ln San Luis Obispo, CA 93401   Join us for a fun evening at the Rock to get together with past classmates, faculty, staff, colleagues, friends, and current students. The event will be held outside at the Rock’s Beer Garden. Enjoy tacos, wine and SLO Brew beer. Visit The Rock’s website: https://slobrew.com/the-rock/ for more information including directions.

Saturday – April 23rd:

Hike to poly canyon/design village - full.

9:30 am – 10:30/11:00 am Poly Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Meet at the Gate on Poly Canyon Road near Village Drive   Student volunteers will lead a hike into Poly Canyon for alumni to reminisce and for those who have never been in the canyon to experience this amazing open space right in our back yard. Students will lead a hike to the Architecture Experimental Lab where Design Village, an annual architecture student design competition will be taking place. Enjoy the judging of student projects or continue hiking on your own to other parts of the canyon.

For more information about the Architecture Design Village, visit: https://designvillage.wixsite.com/designvillage/thecompetition  

Walking Tour of Downtown San Luis Obispo   - FULL

10:30 am – 12:00 pm San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza (meet near the fountain) 751 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Join Michael Codron, Director - City of San Luis Obispo Community Development, for a walking tour of downtown San Luis Obispo to learn about how the town center has changed and developed in recent years as well as exciting plans to increase the vibrancy of downtown SLO.

For more information, visit: https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/community-development/planning-zoning/specific-area-plans/downtown

Presentation at the Octagon Barn Milking Parlor  - FULL

Hosted by Shaun Cooper, Senior Planner at the County of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation and Emeritus Professor Dale Sutliff 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm 4400 Octagon Way San Luis Obispo, CA 93401   Join Emeritus professor Dale Sutliff and Shaun Cooper, Senior Planner - County of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation, for a talk about progress that the county and The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County has made to preserve open space and provide recreational amenities, including the planned Bob Jones Pathway extension between the Octagon Barn trail head and the existing Bob Jones Pathway and trail head at Ontario Road. This amazing talk will be held at the Milking Parlor of the newly restored Historic Octagon Barn Center on lower Higuera, one of the restoration projects of the Land Conservancy. A brief tour of the grounds of the barn will follow the talk.   Visit the Octagon Barn’s website: https://octagonbarn.org/ and the Land Conservancy’s website: https://lcslo.org/ for more information .   Visit the County Parks Bob Jones Pathway website for more information: https://slocountyparks.com/planning-projects/bob-jones-pathway-san-luis-obispo-to-ontario-road/

Barbecue at the Berg  - FULL

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cal Poly University 1 Grand Avenue Building 05, Room 105 San Luis Obispo, CA 93407   For our last event, we are excited to have the Ribline come and barbecue in the newly remodeled Legacies Courtyard with exhibits in the adjacent Berg Gallery of student work, videos, and images from the department over the years. You may even see yourself or your work from your time at Cal Poly! See the information below if you would like to share work or photos from your time at Cal Poly.

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If you are interested in sharing photos, stories or projects from your time at Cal Poly, we would love to display them at our 50th anniversary exhibit. Please send them to: [email protected]

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To view an interactive campus map (including buildings and places to park) visit: https://maps.calpoly.edu/

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Parking permits are not required on Saturdays apart from event lots, spaces labeled "Staff 24/7" & Residential parking areas. Applicable event rates apply in event lots. "24/7 Meter" parking is enforced when indicated on the meter. Limited time zones (example G2 Lot; Green Curbs labeled 20 Min. Max.) and all spaces in Residential parking areas are always enforced. https://afd.calpoly.edu/parking/parkingoncampus/visitingthecampus/

San Luis Obispo hotels feature a variety of options from the elegant downtown hotels and the budget-friendly chains to the more personal homestays in San Luis Obispo . For more things to do in San Luis Obispo, visit the link HERE .

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