M.Arch/MUP Application Process

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Application Deadline: January 15 (summer/fall admission)
4.5 yr M.Arch/MUP applicants apply for summer term. The Graduate School recommends that you begin the application process one year before the semester you plan to start.

Application to the 3 yr M.Arch/MUP Program requires a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies (or equivalent), a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale), and completion of at least five undergraduate design studios. The 4.5 yr M.Arch/MUP Program requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).

Application and Fee: Submit to UWM Graduate School
Complete the UWM Graduate School application form on-line at: http://apply.wisconsin.edu. Submit only one application and fee to the Coordinated M.Arch/MUP Program.

Reasons Statement: Submit to UWM Graduate School
Rationale for graduate study and pursuit of a coordinated professional degree. This may include strengths you bring to graduate study in architecture and urban planning at UWM, areas of particular interest, and long-range career goals. Address why you are interested in becoming a professional architect and urban planner, your expectations of the program, and any details in your personal history or background which are relevant to your interest in professional architecture and urban planning.

Transcripts: Submit to UWM Graduate School
One official transcript sent directly to the Graduate School from each undergraduate and graduate school attended. If you attended UWM as an undergraduate, the Graduate School will obtain transcripts from the UWM Undergraduate Records Office.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) – General Test: Submit to UWM Graduate School (Institution Code: R1473)
Allow at least one month for receipt of all scores. Visit the GRE website for more information about registration and preparation: www.gre.org. Although there is no minimum score requirement, preferred scores are in the top 50%-ile for each category.

Letters of Recommendation: Submit to UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Student Advising Office
Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your academic and/or professional work. Letters should be from non-related individuals who know you through previous academic programs or relevant professional activity. Recommendation forms are available online at: http://www4.uwm.edu/sarup/admissions/applying.cfm

Portfolio: Submit to UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Student Advising Office
Format: 8-1/2” x 11” maximum size. Portfolio should be bound with name clearly visible on spine or outside front cover. The department does not examine oversized portfolios, loose or rolled materials, or digital portfolios. For portfolio return, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope (check with your postal service for cost), or arrange for pick-up.

International Students
A minimum TOEFL score of 100 iBT or 600 PBT is required, or a score of 7.0 on the IELTS examination. Additional requirements for international applicants are available at: http://www4.uwm.edu/cie/futurestudents/69/

Follow-Up
Watch for information from the Graduate School on monitoring your application status online. Application status will reflect receipt of items required by the Graduate School to process your application. To confirm receipt of additional materials required by the M.Arch Program, follow up with the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Student Advising Office.

Application Contacts

Graduate School
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Graduate School
Academic Programs and Student Services
P.O. Box 340
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0340
Phone: 414.229.6569
Fax: 414.229.6967

Street Address:
3203 N. Downer Avenue, Mitchell Hall
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Email: www.graduateschool.uwm.edu/contact-us/

School of Architecture and Urban Planning
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
School of Architecture & Urban Planning
Student Advising Office
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
Phone: 414.229.4015
Fax: 414.229.6976

Street Address:
2131 E. Hartford Avenue, AUP 225
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Email: jsinger@uwm.edu (Judith Singer, Administrative Assistant)

Center for International Education
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
International Admissions
Center for International Education
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413 USA
Phone: 414.229.4846
Fax: 414.229.0521

Street Address:
2441 E. Hartford Avenue, Garland 138
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Email: isss@uwm.edu