- if you hold a bachelor's degree and are interested in pursuiing architectural and design-related research; an architecture degree is not required for MS students.

- if you have undergraduate or graduate degrees in disciplines other than architecture, or an architecture-related degree from programs that are not NAAB-accredited (e.g., architectural engineering, architecture studies). Admitted students who have completed required coursework during previous studies may apply for advanced standing in the program.  

- if you have a pre-professional architecture degree from an NAAB-accredited architecture program or similarly accredited program at an international university.