The landscape architecture curriculum is a four-year professional program. The curriculum, a studio-based design program, integrates natural and social factor analysis into the design process. Digital design studios allow the integration of computer-aided design with fundamental design and drawing skills. See Chapter 1 of this Catalog for general limited-enrollment program admission policies. Most entering freshmen who have a GPA of 2.70 and a SAT score of 1100 will gain admission to the landscape architecture program directly from high school, as space permits.
Early application is encouraged to ensure the best possible chance for admission.
Students presenting an acceptable portfolio evaluated by the landscape architecture faculty may be exempted from one or both of the first year studios. 45-credit review . All students will be subjected to a performance review after they have completed 45 credits hours. Students who are unsuccessful in gaining admission to the landscape architecture L5EP and believe they have extenuating or special circumstances which should be considered, may appeal in writing to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The student will be notified in writing of the appeal decision.