In addition to meeting the university's admission requirements, first-year admission to the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design is based upon the review of high school cumulative GPA and ACT or SAT scores.
Emphasis is placed upon performance in academic course work. The college can admit up to 180 new students. You must apply prior to the deadline stated below because of the limited number of students admitted into the program. The college does not admit freshman or transfer students for the spring semester.
1. Application for undergraduate admission with College of Architecture, Planning, and Design clearly marked as your intended major.
2. Official 6th- or 7th-semester high school transcript.
3. Official ACT or SAT scores.
4. Application fee.
Office of Admissions
Kansas State University
119 Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-0102
To ensure consideration, application materials must be postmarked by February 1.
Students are advised to take a full academic course load each year of high school to meet requirements for the recommended college preparatory curriculum. If honors courses and advanced placement courses are available, students are encouraged to take them. In particular, advanced placement courses in calculus and English are helpful. However, the GPA used for admission is unweighted. Courses that develop creative abilities should be taken if time permits. With respect to drawing, the faculty strongly recommends taking a course in freehand drawing. If a choice must be made between technical drawing, CAD, or freehand drawing, the faculty prefers freehand drawing.
The following high school curriculum is highly recommended:
Mathematics 3-4 units
Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, and trigonometry (pre-calculus or calculus is highly recommended.)
English 4 units
Emphasis on critical thinking, reading, and writing.
Science 3-4 units
Physics, chemistry, and biology.
Social studies 3-4 units
Foreign language 2-4 units
Computer technology 1 unit
A student's academic performance in college-level course work is an important indicator of future academic performance. Students must have a college grade point average of at least a 3.0 to be considered for admission. Please note that all admission decisions are contingent upon maintaining or exceeding the standards. Students who do not continue to meet or exceed the stated expectations may not be allowed to enroll. Transfer students will be placed in the first year.
Students must have completed the following high school mathematics courses prior to arriving at Kansas State University:
· Two units of algebra
· One unit of geometry
· One-half unit of trigonometry
Mathematics courses not taken in high school may be taken at other universities, community colleges, correspondence schools, night schools, or with a private tutor.
Students should contact the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design's Office of Student Services at 785-532-5047 for advice about the transfer process. It is a good idea to establish contact with the associate dean before enrolling in college courses.
1. Application for undergraduate admission with College of Architecture, Planning, and Design clearly marked as your intended major.
2. Official college transcript(s).
3. Application fee.
Office of Admissions
Kansas State University
119 Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-0102.
To ensure consideration, application materials must be postmarked by February 1.
Students who have attended another National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB), or Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research (FIDER) -accredited program may be considered for placement in the second, third, fourth, or fifth year of one of our degree programs. Prospective transfer students should follow the procedures described in this document and submit course descriptions for all the professional program courses and a portfolio of work completed in design studio. Studio placement will be determined by means of individual portfolio reviews by the faculty. Portfolios must be sent to the associate dean immediately following submission of the official Kansas State University application.
Associate Dean
College of Architecture, Planning, and Design
Kansas State University
212 Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-2902
785-532-5047
Fax: 785-532-6722
E-mail: archdesstuserv@ksu.edu
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Kansas State University
119 Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-0102
1-800-432-8270 (toll free) or 785-532-6250