Master of Architecture (Advanced Standing/2-year)

The professional Master of Architecture degree program (M.Arch) is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)and is open to graduates with a baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited college or university. The M.Arch program fulfills the professional degree requirements leading to architectural licensure and registration.

The University of Tulane offers an Advanced Standing Portfolio Assessment option for applicants who have had previous education or experience in architecture. The Advanced Standing portfolio Assessment will constitute an opportunity to accelerate a student’s progress toward the Master of Architecture degree. Applicants with pre-professional degrees, prior learning experiences, and demonstrable architecture skills, can be evaluated and potentially reduce required courses in Master of Architecture degree. Once they have met the necessary requirements, they will be granted advanced standing toward specific courses.

The advanced standing credit is recorded in each learner's degree audit from their very first day in the program. This means that they can effectively shorten their required course load, allowing them to focus more deeply on areas where they seek further development, and/or shortening the total time needed to achieve the degree.