Thank you for your interest in transferring to the University of Oregon Department of Architecture. This page offers essential guidance on the application process to transfer from outside the OU to our accredited five‑year Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree.
Application Process | Timeline
Transfer students apply to the BArch program through the University of Oregon application.
- No separate application required.
- Select the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) option on your application.
- Fall term only: The BArch option is available exclusively on the fall application.
- Applications for winter, spring, or summer terms are not eligible for BArch consideration.
- Deadline: March 15 (UO fall transfer application deadline).
As part of the application process, you will submit:
- Two (2) written statements describing your interests and experiences
- A portfolio of your creative work
A portfolio is required for admission to the BArch program. Transfer students with previous architectural coursework are strongly encouraged to include samples of design or visual communication work, if available, at the time of application.
Applicants who meet the March 15 deadline are guaranteed:
- A BArch admission decision, and
- If admitted, a course equivalency evaluation to determine eligibility for advanced placement in the fall term (when applicable)
To support the transfer course evaluation process, applicants should submit all college or university transcripts to UO Admissions by the application deadline.
Determining what credit you will receive for prior coursework is a two-phase process.
- The first phase is at the university level to determine which credits will become transferable. See additional information about how credits from previous institutions will transfer to the University of Oregon and what you can do to track that process on the Transfer Credit Information page.
- The second phase occurs at the department level to determine how UO-approved transferable credits will be used to waive specific course requirements in the BArch curriculum.
March 15
Application Deadline
- Submit your University of Oregon fall application
- Indicate interest in the BArch program (UO priority deadline)
By may
University Admission Decision
- Notification of general admission to the University of Oregon
Mid-May
Departmental Admission & Course Evaluation Begins
- Students are notified of their BArch program admission decision
- Admitted transfer students receive a proposed SAE (School of Architecture & Environment) Transcript Evaluation Form
- The form identifies which prior courses may satisfy BArch requirements and notes any courses needing additional review
- Instructions and deadlines are provided for submitting syllabi and/or examples of student work
- Students are informed to expect follow‑up communication requiring action
June - AUGUST 15
Student Review & Submission Period
- Students gather and submit the requested materials
- Students may also request a review of additional or different courses
- This often applies to coursework that was in progress at the time of application and now has a final grade
August 15
Submission Deadline
- Deadline to submit all syllabi, student work samples, and additional waiver requests
- Materials should be sent together in a single email
- Submit early for earlier review and determination
early september
Final Course Equivalency Determination
- Students receive their final SAE Transcript Evaluation Form with confirmed course equivalencies
september
Academic Advising & Fall Registration
- Students meet with College of Design academic advisors during the Transfer Student IntroDUCKton event
- Finalize course plans for fall terrm