MS Arch Application Requirement Descriptions

01 Application form

The application form is required from all applicants. You can find it at:
http://www.utsa.edu/graduate/Admission/index.html

02 Writing, samples of expository

As the Master of Science program is aimed at preparing students for careers in academic research, post-professional research, teaching, and consulting, the program stresses critical writing and research methods. Your application, therefore, needs to reflect your abilities to successfully complete the degree. For this, examples of expository writing are requested. Such writing takes the form of reports, essays, book reports, and research papers which you may have completed in previous coursework, on the job, or independently. Please provide as many examples as you feel best make the case for your preparedness for graduate-level studies. More specifically, you may prefer to select (or prepare) writing samples, which apply and/or inform the subject you wish to study through the Master of Science program.

These writing samples should display a command of accepted grammatical rules for written English and knowledge of the rules pertaining to scholarly citation. Please provide an introductory context for each sample (i.e. This paper written in response to … ).

03 Letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for all applicants. Recommendations should be on the forms provided with the application. Applicants are encouraged to request that referees use the online recommendation form. If recommendations are sent on University or company/firm stationery, be sure the applicant’s full name is prominent or attach the letter to the recommendation form provided.

04 Statement of purpose

A Statement of Purpose is looked at for clarity, purpose and the extent to which the program can be expected to prepare him/her for those objectives. The Statement of Purpose is particularly significant and the candidate should suggest a direction within UTSA's coursework as well as identify faculty that may be involved in their study.

05 GRE

The Graduate Record Exam is required when applying to the Master of Architecture (M.Arch) and Master of Science (M.S. Arch) programs The Department of Architecture does not set a minimum GRE score. Scores are evaluated in relation to the other evidence submitted with your application. All that is required is the general test consisting of the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical sections. You DO NOT have to take any subject tests. Test scores must be received directly from ETS to be considered official. UTSA does not accept photocopies of test scores. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for the University of Texas at San Antonio is 6919. Information about the times and places of test administration may be obtained directly from the Educational Testing Service.

It is recommended that candidates take the GRE on the earliest possible test date. the latest possible date to receive these test scores is February 1. Test scores must be no older than five years.

06 Official transcripts

The University and College of Architecture requires applicants, domestic and international, to provide official transcripts or certified credentials from all universities and community colleges attended. The applicant is responsible for making sure transcripts are sent and arrive at UTSA. For international students please review our policies at: http://www.utsa.edu/graduate/International/internationalAdmission.html