Program Overview

Introduction to Rensselaer Architecture

The School of Architecture at Rensselaer is led by Dean Evan Douglis. The school has a rich history and objectives, and it is accredited by relevant authorities.

Admissions

The school offers various admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

• Undergraduate Admission Requirements
• Undergraduate Transfer Admission Requirements
• Graduate Admission Requirements
  • Portfolio Guidelines
  • Portfolio Work Samples

Academic Programs

The school offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Bachelor of Architecture
• Bachelor in Building Science
• Minors in Architecture
• Abroad & Off-Campus Study
• Summer Career Discovery
• Graduate Programs
  • Master of Architecture (Professional)
  • Master of Science in Architecture (Post Professional Program)
  • Master of Science in Lighting
  • Master of Science in Architectural Sciences
  • PhD Program in Architectural Sciences

Research Centers

The school is home to several research centers, including:

• Architectural Acoustics
• Center for Architecture Science and Ecology
• Lighting Research Center

Abroad & Off-Campus Programs

The school offers various abroad and off-campus programs, including:

• China
• India
• Italy
• Latin America
• New York (CASE)
• Bedford Seminar

Resources

The school provides various resources to support student learning, including:

• The Arch / Semester Away
• Career Development
• School of Architecture Policies
• Brown Fellowship Program
• Architecture Library
• Technology Resources
  • Computing Resources
  • DigitalFutures Lab
• Fabrication Shop
• Grade Appeal Process and Academic Standing
• Thesis Requirements
• Record of Field Examination
• Academic Contingency Resources
• Software for Students

People

The school is composed of various faculty, staff, and student organizations.

Work

The school showcases student work, including final projects and master's theses, as well as research centers.

Events & News

The school hosts various events, including lecture series, such as the Spring 2026 Lecture Series, which features speakers like Levent Ozruh, Cecilia Puga, and Sou Fujimoto.