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Tulane UniversityArchitecture Program ReportSeptember 2013Master of Sustainable Real Estate Development lecturesCollage Studies with Laser Cut Overlay in Two IterationsFASHIONED: Digital Fabrication with David Merlin2013-2014Maurice Cox: DrawingsMore to followDescription of Applicant Evaluation Process for Admission – Undergraduate 5-year MArchAny first-time freshman applicant admitted to Tulane who submits a portfolio may enroll in the Master ofArchitecture program. Intended architecture majors are reviewed by the same process as every otherapplicant to Tulane, although strength of portfolio as evaluated by the architecture faculty committee, isgiven consideration. Admission decisions are based on a holistic review of high school transcript,standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, recommendations, a personal statement, an optionalstatement of interest, and any other materials the student elects to send (including, in the case ofarchitecture applicants, the required portfolio). While no minima for academic achievement are set, in themost recent application cycle the middle 50% of students admitted to Tulane scored 29-32 on the ACTand/or 1900-2100 on the SAT. Additional details regarding application requirements can be found at:http://www.admission.tulane.edu/apply/instructions/. Tulane’s three application options are all accessibleat: http://www.admission.tulane.edu/apply/index.php. Diversity initiatives include focused multiculturalrecruitment events and participation in the Posse Scholars program, whereby we offer full-tuitionscholarships for an annual class of twenty students from Los Angeles and New Orleans.All students admitted to Tulane are considered for academic merit aid at the time of application and notifiedof any award in their admission letters. Additional scholarships are available which require a separateapplication. Those are detailed here: http://www.admission.tulane.edu/aid/merit.php. Any studentsubmitting the FAFSA and CSS Profile will be considered for need-based aid as well; more details areavailable here: http://www.admission.tulane.edu/aid/financialaid.php. Finally, special scholarships availablesolely to Louisiana residents are listed here: http://www.admission.tulane.edu/aid/louisiana.php.Students transferring between divisions within the university must be in good academic standing to enterthe architecture program. Transfers coming from outside Tulane are reviewed by the same processdescribed for first-time freshmen above with the addition of a college transcript and course descriptions.Transfers of both kinds are expected to start from the beginning of the five-year studio cycle unless theycan demonstrate previous architectural training by way of a portfolio and descriptions of courses taken;evaluation of such materials may result in one or more semesters of advanced standing in the studio cycle.Description of Applicant Evaluation Process for Admission - Graduate MArch IThere are two NAAB accredited degree tracks in the Graduate Program in Architecture at Tulane University– M.Arch I (first professional degree – 3.5-year) and M.Arch I Advanced Standing (for those with a preprofessionaldegree in architecture – 2-year, typically). All those applying to the M.Arch I programs do sothrough an online process. In addition to completing the online application, prospective students submit aresume, statement of interest, three letters of recommendation, the official transcript from their previousinstitution(s), official GRE scores (and TOEFL scores, if applicable), and a portfolio of work.http://architecture.tulane.edu/prospective-students/admissions/gradutate-admission-applicationA faculty graduate admissions committee reviews all components of each prospective student’s applicationmaterials in order to determine intellectual and creative capacity with regard to standards for graduatestudies at the Tulane School of Architecture. Students applying to the Graduate Program in Architecturemust have completed a university undergraduate degree prior to the start of the graduate degree program.Official transcripts are reviewed to verify undergraduate degree completion. In the case of a prospectivestudent applying while in the final semester of an undergraduate degree program, an official transcript uponthe completion of the undergraduate degree must be submitted prior to the start of our program.31
Tulane UniversityArchitecture Program ReportSeptember 2013Based on the faculty graduate admissions committee review, an applicant is either accepted (orprovisionally accepted until the completion of the undergraduate degree) or denied acceptance to thedegree track to which the student applied. Due to strong applicant pools it is not uncommon for a “wait list”to be created each year.Academic and Personal AdvisingUndergraduate students in the 5-year MArch program are assigned a Newcomb-Tulane College academicadvisor who supports them throughout their time at Tulane. Graduate MArch I and II students receiveacademic advising by the Graduate Architecture Program Director.Students meet with their Advisor at least once a semester for degree progress audits, short and long-termacademic program planning, and information on course prerequisites, sequence of courses, and otherrequirements defined in this catalogue. A particularly important consideration is the positioning and contentof a student's elective coursework, in order to insure a well-rounded program of liberal arts study. Advisorsalso counsel students on career planning, professional specialties and job placement.Students also consult periodically with the school's Associate Dean of Students on all matters concerningtheir academic performance and degree progress. Any student may contact the Dean's office forinformation on these matters or for special arrangements regarding their program of study.The School of Architecture is also instituting a program of assigned faculty mentors for all undergraduatestudents in our 5-year MArch program at a ratio of approximately 12 students per faculty member. Thesefaculty mentors will compliment established, formal academic advising, by providing thoughtful, consistent,and deliberate faculty guidance and mentorship. Students may at times need to discuss the fit between theirpersonal and academic life; students are encouraged to bring these concerns to their Advisor, the AssociateDean of Students, their faculty mentor, or the Academic Advising Office, which has a dedicated advisor forall architecture students.Advising services include: course selection, academic planning, monitoring of degree requirements andacademic progress, pre-professional planning and preparation, monitoring and expediting professionalschool application process, major, minor, interdisciplinary and specialized study options, changing major orschool, transfer credit review and approval assistance, off-campus and non-traditional course credit review,withdrawal and leave of absence.Complete information on Undergraduate Advising may be found at:http://tulane.edu/advising/about/about_advising.cfmStudent Support ServicesAdditional personal advising is available through the office of Student Resources and Support Services.Student Resources & Support Services uses an individualized approach to help students connect to theresources that they may need on campus and in the New Orleans community. The office offers problemresolution assistance, case management services, victim support services and referral services. TheOffices of Student Conduct and Disability Services are also available to students.Complete information on Student Resources & Support Services may be found at:http://tulane.edu/studentaffairs/support/index.cfmCareer Guidance and Internship PlacementThe Career Development Program offers personalized assistance and advising to architecture students.One-on-one advising, career workshops and boot camps offered throughout the year provide students withmany opportunities to refine interview skills, develop professional contacts, and practice the skills necessaryto initiate and build a successful career. Students are encouraged to make appointments for personalizedassistance with the Director of Career Development.32
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