The 3G Master of Architecture Option is for students with prior non-architectural baccalaureate degrees. The 3G program begins in the summer half term.

Deadline
All applicants are required to Apply Online. The application deadline is January 15, 2008 for Summer 2008 Admission. Admission is limited to the summer half term. The completion and submission of all application materials is solely the responsibility of the applicant. Failure to submit any of the required materials (for whatever reason) will result in a less than thorough review of your application. Incomplete applications are considered only after all complete applications have been reviewed.

Application Form
The application form is required from all applicants and must be completed online. All supplementary material (official transcripts, application fee check or money order, letters of recommendation, portfolio, and certification for financial support for international students) must be sent in one package to:

Attention: Architecture Admission Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
University of Michigan
2000 Bonisteel Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069

The form must be filled out completely and accurately to be considered a valid application for admission. Do not use an application form from the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies.

Application Fee
A nonrefundable application fee is required from all applicants. The rates are:

Domestic students: $60.00 USD
International students: $75.00 USD

Applicants may pay the fee online using a credit card or include a check or money order, made payable to the University of Michigan with their application materials. DO NOT send cash.

Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement
This essay should be 1000-1500 words and give the admissions committee a clear idea of a) Why you want to study architecture, b) What you want to learn/gain from the program, c) Why you want to pursue your degree at University of Michigan. The statement of purpose may be submitted as an attachment to the online application or mailed in with your application materials.

Official Transcripts
The College requires applicants, domestic and international, to provide one official transcript or certified credentials (transcripts) from all universities and community colleges attended. If your academic credentials are in any language other than English, you must submit both the original document and a certified English Translation. International credentials should include a certified copy of the diploma, if awarded. Applicants holding degrees from Bangladesh, Sri-Lanka, Burma, India, Nepal, and Pakistan must include detailed examination records, for all years of the program, showing subjects, marks received, and class obtained. U of M graduates and current students do not need to submit a transcript from Michigan, but should request transcripts for any other schools they have attended.

Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required for all applicants. If possible, at least two of these should come from former professors. Recommendations should be completed online as part of the online application process. Please ask your recommenders to complete the online form and attach their letter electronically. If absolutely necessary, we will also accept hard copy recommendations if they are on University or company/firm stationery. If submitting a hard copy, please have your recommender complete and attach the following recommendation form. Please request your letters of recommendation sufficiently early to ensure your recommenders submit their letters by the January 15th deadline.

3G Master of Architecture Recommendation Form PDF

Portfolio Guidelines
All applicants are required to submit samples of their academic work and, if possible, their professional work. The following guidelines have been prepared by the Graduate Admissions Committee to help applicants select and prepare these samples. Please see the Portfolio Guideline Section for details.

Resume or C.V.
Please submit an up to date resume or curriculum vitae with your application.

The Graduate Record Examination
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Information about the GRE including test dates and locations can be found at http://www.gre.org. Please contact ETS (www.ets.org or www.gre.org) and have an official score report sent to the University of Michigan (Institution code 1839, department code 4401) at least 6-8 weeks prior to the January 15th deadline. GRE scores must be no older than 5 years old (Before April 2003) to be valid. There is no minimum requirement for the GRE test.

TOEFL/iBT Examination (International Students Only)
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Internet Based Toefl (IBT) is required of all non-native English speakers. Information about the TOEFL/IBT including test dates and locations can be found at www.ets.org/toefl/ . Please contact ETS (www.ets.org) and have an official score report sent to the University of Michigan (Institution code 1839, department code 12) at least 6-8 weeks prior to the January 15th deadline. TOEFL/IBT scores must be no older than 2 years old (Before April 2006) to be valid. The minimum requirement for the TOEFL test is 250 computer based or 600 paper based. The minimum requirement for the IBT test is 100. Non-native English speakers who have graduated from a University where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit a TOEFL score.

Financial Certification (International Students Only) Certification of financial support is required from all applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens to show that they have sufficient funds to cover the cost of studying at University of Michigan for the first year. Please see the Financial Certification Section for more information.

Passport Copies (International Students Only)
Each international applicant should submit a copy of their passport (and copies of any dependent family members' passport that would be accompanying the student to the USA) with their application materials. Passport copies are required in order to process an I-20 form. In order to avoid processing delays, please submit the passport copies with your application materials.

I-20/Visa
Each student must submit a copy of his/her passport, and a passport copy for each family member that will be accompanying the student to the USA. The passport copies are required for processing an I-20 form. Applicants that are currently in the US should also send a copy of their current I-20 or I-94 form. A Transfer-in-form is also required if an applicant is currently attending another US school or college and is admitted to the program.

Application Deadline/Admissions Timeline

January 15, 2008
All application materials due at TCAUP

Mid–Late March, 2008
Admissions Decisions reached and applicants are notified

April 15, 2008
Student response form due at Taubman College. All admitted students must pay a $500 enrollment deposit fee to accept their offer of admission.

Web Application Status
Applicants can now verify application data and status online. You will need to use a login ID and password, and confirm some personal data before viewing your application status. The site allows you to update your contact information, check the receipt of your application materials, and receive an admission decision online. The Admissions Office will try to keep all materials received current, however, please allow sufficient time for processing before contacting the office. For applicants who are current students or employees: Log in to Wolverine Access using your existing UMICH uniqname login and click New and Prospective Student Business. For applicants new to the University: You need to create a secure login using a UM Friend Account and then go to and log in to the UM administrative services called Wolverine Access. To do this, you MUST follow both steps below:

1. Create a UM Friend Account
Click this link: Create a Friend Account
Note: If you have questions about creating a UM Friend Account, click here for detailed instructions

2. Log in to UM administrative services (Wolverine Access)
After you create your UM Friend Account, return to UM administrative services and click New and Prospective Student Business.

Taubman College receives a large volume of application materials so please allow 10 business days for processing time. Your application materials will be updated as quickly as possible. Thank you.

For questions about the Master of Architecture 3G Program please contact:
Meghan Lee
Admissions Counselor
Phone (734) 764-1649
Email: arch@umich.edu
Web: http://www.tcaup.umich.edu/arch/