Information for Prospective Students
About
Our department is jointly shared by Barnard College, Columbia College, and The School of General Studies. Undergraduate students at these three colleges may declare a major in architecture. Students at Barnard College and SEAS may declare a minor in architecture.
Our department only serves undergraduate students who are earning their Bachelor's degrees, so all inquiries regarding graduate studies in architecture (e.g. Master's or PhDs programs) should instead be directed to the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University.
Register for a B+C|A Virtual Information Session
Each year, our department organizes several virtual information sessions for high school students who are interested in studying architecture at Barnard College, Columbia College, or The School of General Studies. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, please register using the links below.
Fall 2022:
4-5 PM (ET), Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Zoom link: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/98295804425
Spring 2023:
Please check back soon.
Summer 2023:
Please check back soon.
Chat with a Current B+C|A Student
Prospective students with an interest in architecture who plan to apply to Barnard College, Columbia College, or The School of General Studies can also learn more about our program by requesting a virtual meeting with a current architecture major via this form.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Please note that our department does not participate in the admissions process for any of these schools. For detailed information on all aspects of the application process and admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website for Barnard College, Columbia College, or the School of General Studies.
Similarly, all institutional, federal, and state financial aid inquiries should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid for the college where you are applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prospective students who are interested in studying architecture must apply directly to Barnard College, Columbia College, or The School of General Studies.
Please note that the Barnard + Columbia Architecture Department does not participate in the admissions process or decisions for any of these schools.
Columbia College
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions Website
Financial Aid Website
Barnard College
Office of Admissions
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions Website
Financial Aid Website
The School of General Studies at Columbia University
Office of Admissions
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions Website
Financial Aid Website
The Barnard + Columbia Architecture Department does not offer financial aid.
All inquiries regarding institutional, federal, and state financial aid should be directed to the appropriate Office of Financial Aid at Barnard College, Columbia College, or The School of General Studies.
Columbia College
Office of Financial Aid & Educational Financing
Barnard College
Office of Financial Aid
The School of General Studies at Columbia University
Office of Educational Financing
You can also browse scholarships and fellowships offered through Columbia here, or Barnard here. The American Institute of Architects and the Architects Foundation also offer a variety of scholarships for architecture students.
The Barnard + Columbia Architecture Department only serves students who are earning their Bachelor's Degree.
If you're interested in learning more about Master's Degrees in Architecture, please visit Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation, and Planning.
The Barnard + Columbia Architecture Department is not involved in the admissions process for Barnard College, Columbia College, or The School of General Studies, so we cannot advise you on the application requirements for whichever school you are applying to.
However, in case this information is useful, included below are the admissions webpages that address the submission of "supplementary" or "optional" materials, and whether or not they are accepted:
Columbia College
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Contact Information
CC Admissions Website: First Year Admissions (See Supplementary Materials —> Creative Portfolios)
Barnard College
Office of Admissions
Contact Information
BC Admissions Website: The Application Process (See Optional Application Materials —> Supplementary Portfolio)
School of General Studies
Office of Admissions
Contact Information
Admissions Website (Contact the Office of Admissions for more information about submitting supplementary materials)
If you have any further questions, please contact the appropriate admissions office.
Unfortunately, we do not offer in-person class visits for prospective students.
Students at Barnard College and Columbia College typically graduate with their Bachelor's Degree after completing four years of study. Students at The School of General Studies have a more flexible timeline for completing their degree.
Architecture majors typically complete the major requirements across two to four years of study. At a minimum, our major requirements take two years to complete.
For more information about our major requirements, please visit this page of our website.