Ph.D. in Architecture Application Process
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Application Deadline: January 1 (fall admission)
The Graduate School recommends that you begin the application process one year before the semester you plan to start.
Application and Fee: Submit to UWM Graduate School
Complete the UWM Graduate School application form on-line at: http://apply.wisconsin.edu.
Reasons Statement: Submit to UWM Graduate School and School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Student Advising Office
A 2-3 page statement that includes long-term goals, a summary of relevant work completed to date, likely area of concentration, and research interests. Send two copies to the Graduate School and one copy to the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Student Advising Office.
Transcripts: Submit to UWM Graduate School
One official transcript sent directly to the Graduate School from each undergraduate and graduate school attended. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) and meet one of these departmental requirements to be eligible for consideration for admission to the program:
- A professional B.Arch or M.Arch degree in architecture or a master's degree in a related environmental professional field.
- A master's degree in any field and significant experience in the practice, research or teaching of architecture or related professional fields.
- A bachelor's degree in any other field. Holders of such degrees will be advanced to full doctoral student status after they have completed some pre-doctoral preparation in research methods, environmental design research, and/or architectural design and communication, consonant with their own program of study.
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
Letters of Recommendation: Submit to UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Student Advising Office
Three letters of recommendation from persons in a position to assess your potential for advanced graduate research and, if appropriate, for the various forms of financial aid for which you may be applying. 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
Examples of research, teaching, and/or professional work relevant to advanced graduate research (portfolio of visual work and/or examples of written work, completed research, etc.). Name should be clearly visible on outside front cover. If you wish your portfolio returned by mail, include a prepaid, self-addressed envelope (check with your postal service for cost).
Resume, Curriculum Vitae, or Biographical Statement: Submit to UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Student Advising Office
1-2 pages
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 PhD Program please 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