Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
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Completed application
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Official transcripts
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Letter of recommendation
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Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
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Essay (optional)
For transfer students seeking advanced standing, course descriptions, course materials, and a portfolio of design work is required. Official transcripts and these materials will be reviewed by the Admissions Office and the Director of the School of Architecture for potential equivalencies to CORE and degree requirements. Each transfer applicant is provided a list of transfer course equivalencies and a semester-by-semester curriculum tracker to make an informed decision regarding an admission offer.
Facilities & Technology
Center for Architectural Studies
In some cases, where students learn can be as important as what they learn. Where it can be a modern urban center or a historic city like Florence, or it can be a building so innovative in its design that it becomes a partner in the educational experience. Such is the case with Marywood’s Center for Architectural Studies, which houses the School of Architecture.
The School of Architecture is a state-of-the-art example of sustainable design. It's a spacious, adaptive re-use of Marywood's former gymnasium and natatorium. It features:
- Two levels of open studios
- Wood and metal shops
- Digital Fabrication Lab
- Plaster-casting room
- Printers and plotters
- Construction Materials Lab
- Reference library
A two-story commons under a continuous skylight harvests abundant natural light throughout the day and serves as the building's "agora" - an open, shared, central space for educational exchanges among students and faculty. This is an ideal place for group discussions, debates, displays, and project critiques.
Entrance to the building with student work displayed
School of Architecture Classrooms
A two-story commons under a continuous skylight harvests abundant natural light throughout the day and serves as the building's "agora" - an open, shared, central space for educational exchanges among students and faculty. This is an ideal place for group discussions, debates, displays, and project critiques.
Every student is provided an individual work space with a drawing board, personal storage area, pin-up wall, and space for a laptop.
It features:
- Two levels of studio space
- Fully-equipped woodshop
- Plaster-casting room
- Printers and plotters
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) lab
- Student lounge
- Reference library
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Richard Leonori Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Leonori Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the First Prize recipient of the annual Richard Leonori Memorial Design Competition and is open to all students in the School of Architecture.
Bachelor of Architecture, B.ARCH.
The five-year professional Bachelor of Architecture degree (B.ARCH.) degree program at Marywood is accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB). Marywood offers advanced standing in their professional Master of Architecture (MARCH) and Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) programs for students with undergraduate degrees in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Architecture, Virtual Architecture, or Construction Management. To become an architect, most states require the completion of a professional, NAAB-accredited degree, as well as Architecture Experience (AXP) hours and Architect Registration Exams (AREs), both administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).
The Bachelor of Architecture degree program requires study abroad in the third year in Florence. Students with extenuating circumstances outlined in the MU SOA Study Abroad Policy may apply for an exemption.
A minimum grade of “C” is required in order to fulfill the University’s requirement of design competency in each of the following studio courses: ARCH 110, ARCH 120, ARCH 210, ARCH 220, ARCH 310, ARCH 320, ARCH 410, ARCH 420, ARCH 450, and ARCH 460.
Total of 150 credits required including:
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Core curriculum*
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Architecture curriculum
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General Electives
The Architecture curriculum is scaffolded by four curricular sequences listed below. Please email the MUSOA Director at architecture@marywood.edu for a recommended, semester-by-semester curriculum tracker outlining the five-year program.
B.ARCH. Program Requirements (Five-year professional degree)
Studio Sequence
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ARCH 110 |
Design Studio I |
4 |
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ARCH 120 |
Design Studio II |
4 |
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ARCH 210 |
Design Studio III |
6 |
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ARCH 220 |
Design Studio IV |
6 |
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ARCH 310 |
Design Studio V |
6 |
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ARCH 320 |
Design Studio VI |
6 |
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ARCH 410 |
Design Studio VII |
6 |
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ARCH 420 |
Design Studio VIII |
6 |
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ARCH 450 |
Design Studio IX |
6 |
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ARCH 460 |
Design Studio X |
6 |
Representation Sequence
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IARC 111L |
Hybrid Representation Lab I |
2 |
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IARC 121L |
Hybrid Representation Lab II |
2 |
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IARC 211L |
Hybrid Representation Lab III |
3 |
Technology Sequence
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ARCH 127 |
Building Technologies I |
3 |
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ARCH 217 |
Building Technologies II |
3 |
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ARCH 227 |
Building Technologies III |
3 |
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ARCH 317 |
Building Technologies IV |
3 |
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ARCH 417 |
Building Technologies V |
3 |
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ARCH 427 |
Building Technologies VI |
3 |
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ARCH 457 |
Building Technologies VII |
3 |
History and Theory Sequence
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ARCH 128 |
Hist & Thry of Arch & Interior Arch I |
3 |
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ARCH 218 |
Hist & Thry of Arch & Interior Arch II |
3 |
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ARCH 228 |
Hist & Thry of Arch & Interior Arch III |
3 |
Total Credit Hours: 150
Total Credit Hours: 150
Additional Courses
ARCH 462 (Professional Practice - 3 credits), Program Electives** (15 credits), and General Electives (6 credits).
* MATH 160 and PHYS 140 are required to fulfill Math and Physical Science Core requirements for Bachelor of Architecture students. Equivalent or higher courses will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
** Program Electives shall be selected from Architecture, Interior Architecture, Virtual Architecture, Construction Management, and other courses approved by the MU SOA Director. Program Electives shall not be otherwise required courses in the Bachelor of Architecture degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Aligned with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) 2020 Conditions for Accreditation (Revised 2024)
Program Criteria (PC)
The Architecture program ensures that students achieve the following learning outcomes:
PC.1 Career Paths — Understanding licensure pathways and career opportunities.
PC.2 Design — Understanding the role of design processes in shaping the built environment.
PC.3 Ecological Knowledge and Responsibility — Understanding ecological systems and climate‑responsible design.
PC.4 History and Theory — Understanding architectural and urban histories and theories in diverse contexts.
PC.5 Research and Innovation — Understanding architectural research and evaluation of innovations.
PC.6 Leadership and Collaboration — Understanding leadership and collaboration in multidisciplinary contexts.
PC.7 Learning and Teaching Culture — Understanding and contributing to a positive learning culture.
PC.8 Social Equity and Inclusion — Understanding diverse social and cultural contexts and designing equitable environments.
Faculty
Dr. Jodi L La Coe
Director, School of Architecture | Associate Professor
Arian Korkuti
Associate Director of Graduate Studies | Assistant Professor
Dr. Liyang Ding
Associate Professor | Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies
Scott D Allen
Lecturer
Dr. Elizabeth M Andrzejewski
Assistant Professor
Catherine M Armezzani
Instructor of Practice
Alexander J Belavitz
Lecturer
Joshua David Berman
Assistant Professor of Practice
Amy L Brakefield
Lecturer
Charles J Breig
Lecturer
Tess R Brown
Lecturer
Dr. Miguel Angel Calvo-Salve
Professor
Matthew Chorba
Lecturer
Carmen J Ciampi
Lecturer
Antonio Felice Cicco
Lecturer
Emily Elizabeth Fischetti
Lecturer
Michael A Fusco
Lecturer
Negar Goljan
Lecturer
Thomas Alexander Gongliewski
Shop Manager/Technician
Kimberley Ann Hagan
Instructor
Christian T Hoffer
Lecturer
Gerard Jacquinot
Lecturer
Michael Lawson
Lecturer
Joseph Thomas Leone
Digital Output Technician
Lincoln L Lewis
Lecturer
William R Long
Lecturer
Christopher J Loofs
Assistant Professor
Maria N MacDonald
Instructor of Practice
Joseph R Marcellus
Lecturer
Nicolas A Mendez
Lecturer
Scott S Napkora
Lecturer
Blake Charles Nickel
Work Study Students | Lecturer
Michelle L Pannone
Associate Professor
Mario Joseph Paoli
Graduate Assistant - FWS | Lecturer
Dr. Arturo Pavani
Assistant Professor
Megan M Pavlowski
Lecturer
Franco Pisani
Lecturer
Gustavo Alfredo PulidoDelCastillo
Assistant Professor of Practice
Derrick P Ricci-Riner
Lecturer
Lucia J Riggi-Murray
Study Abroad Coordinator | Administrative Assistant
Sean M Ritter
Lecturer
Renee Lynn Rozaieski
Lecturer
Ryan Scavnicky
Assistant Professor
Kerry P Schimelfenig
Lecturer
Jordan M Slater
Lecturer
Lewis Strunk
Lecturer
Paige Leigha Stryshak
Lecturer
James J Sullivan
Professor
David M Truitt
Lecturer
Philip Martin Vigoda
Lecturer
Benjamin A Washington
Lecturer
Kristen Anne Wolfe
Lecturer
Current Student Resources
Studio Teaching and Learning Culture Policy
Architecture Kit
Students in Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Virtual Architecture are required to have the materials included in the Architecture Kit . Although not required, architecture kits may be ordered at the Marywood Gear Shop . If you have any questions, please contact Director Jodi La Coe .
Laptop Requirement
Laptop computers are required for all Architecture, Interior Architecture, Virtual Architecture, and Construction Management students at the start of their first year. Our laptop minimum specifications ensure that students are suitably equipped with a flexible, portable means of computing in the classroom and dormitory and/or apartment.
We have selected PC laptop computers rather than Macs because they best suit the University's PC-oriented computing platforms across the campus and because the majority of architectural offices are currently PC-based. The School's required courses have all PC-based instruction.
Minimum specifications:
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3.0 Ghz multi–Core CPU
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16 GB RAM (Memory)
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512 GB SSD
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6 GB Video Card
Preferred specifications:
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3.5 Ghz multi–Core CPU
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32 GB RAM (Memory)
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1 TB SSD
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8 GB Video Card
Although not required, laptop computers that meet the School of Architecture specifications may be ordered at the Marywood Gear Shop . If you have any questions, please contact Director Jodi La Coe .
Architecture Licensure
In the United States, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) administers the licensing process for architects. For students interested in becoming licensed architects, the School of Architecture offers access to information and guidance on the steps required in the path toward licensure including education, experience (AXP), exams (ARE), and registration. Our NCARB Licensing Advisor Elizabeth Andrzejewski instructs and assists current students in starting their NCARB Record.
More information on the process of licensure .
More information on ARE Pass Rates.
In addition, the websites below offer an array of information to assist in career development:
From #DayOne, Marywood is here for you each step of the way.
Travel Opportunities
Study abroad has been an important aspect of architectural education since the 17th century and arguably since ancient times. Increasingly, architecture, engineering, and construction professions are global endeavors. Students in Architecture and Interior Architecture are required to study abroad for one semester during their third year of study in Florence. For students in Construction Management and Virtual Architecture, there are many opportunities to study abroad. For more information, please visit our Study Abroad Office .
If an Architecture or Interior Architecture student is unable to participate in the required study abroad program, please contact Director Jodi La Coe as soon as possible to apply for an exemption and alternate experience.
