Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Calgary offers a Minor in Architectural Studies (ARST) program, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of architectural principles and practices.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the ARST minor program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of two years of full-time undergraduate studies at the time of program start
• A minimum of 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 point scale, calculated on the 10 most recent courses or 30 units
• For transfer student applicants, the accumulative GPA from previous post-secondary studies will be used

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• A one-page statement of interest expressing why they would like to be considered for the ARST minor program
• A portfolio containing six works representing their design ability and range

Application Process

To apply for the ARST minor program, students must follow these steps:

1. Start the application process by submitting a Change of Program request in their Student Centre by February 1
2. Upload one PDF file containing the two application materials to their Student Centre by February 4

Program Details

The ARST minor program is a competitive program, and admission is not guaranteed. The selection committee notifies applicants of their decision in April via the UCalgary Student Centre. For further information, refer to the University of Calgary Calendar and the Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar.

Research Areas

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) at the University of Calgary is involved in various research areas, including:

• City Building Design Lab (CBDLab)
• Groups and Labs
• Projects

Accreditation

The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. The university acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7.