USC Graduate Architecture Virtual Information Session

Join us at our upcoming USC Graduate Architecture Virtual Information Session at 5 pm on November 15th, 2023  to learn more about our programs and the exciting possibilities they offer.

Explore our range of graduate and post-professional programs tailored to different educational backgrounds, including:
3-Year Master of Architecture (for applicants with no previous experience)
2-Year Master of Architecture with Advanced Standing (for applicants with an existing 4-year BA or BS in Architecture or Architectural Studies)
1-Year Master of Advanced Architectural Research Studies in City Design + Housing (for applicants with an existing 5-year B.Arch)
1-Year Master of Advanced Architectural Research Studies in Performative Design + Technologies (for applicants with an existing 5-year B.Arch)

The USC School of Architecture in Los Angeles cultivates creative intelligence and champions spatial and environmental justice through innovative design practices that challenge traditional norms in the built environment. Our program focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of contemporary architectural practices, tackling pressing issues such as the housing crisis, environmental challenges, spatial justice, and technological advancements. With a diverse faculty boasting extensive design expertise, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of design practice, research, and discourse. Get a glimpse inside the USC Graduate Architecture programs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxdnxUp7-C8

Immerse yourself in the dynamic and inspiring environment of Los Angeles, a global city that serves as a wellspring of inspiration, creativity, and opportunity for aspiring architects. With some of the most significant landmark architecture in the world, and over 1000 architecture firms, including industry giants such as Thom Mayne (Morphosis), Frank Gehry (Gehry & Partners), Mark Lee (JohnstonMarkLee), and Mark Rios (RIOS) – all esteemed alumni of our program – Los Angeles is a thriving urban laboratory for students to explore and understand the complexities of the contemporary built environment.

Our faculty, recognized as global design leaders, have collectively designed and built over 3,500 innovative projects worldwide, garnering over 900 design honors at various levels. Through visionary and speculative design ideas disseminated across 2100 exhibitions and lectures at premier academic and cultural institutions globally, we are actively shaping the future of architecture and design. Check out our faculty highlight reel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shNCMKPbHEg

For an inside look at our vibrant community and the exceptional work of our students and faculty, follow our USC Grad Architecture Instagram account:
https://www.instagram.com/uscgradarchitecture/