Architectural education is unlike any type of education you’ve likely encountered to date. We highly encourage you to attend one of our architecture-specific information sessions online or in-person.

In-person Campus visits for prospective students

General Weekday Campus Visits

The School of Architecture hosts in-person, architecture-specific information sessions on Mondays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. ET. These sessions include a program overview and a guided tour of our facilities. We encourage you to join as part of the comprehensive “Campus Visit” offered by the Syracuse University Office of Admissions. To learn more and register, click here. When signing up, you can choose a school or college information session, with our 11:00 a.m. sessions listed at the bottom of the form. 

Studying architecture is a different kind of learning experience than what you’re likely used to. The design studio sequence is at the core of our program. We highly recommend you meet us when studios are in session to learn more about life at SU and the architecture studio experience. 

For this reason, we do not participate in Syracuse Saturdays. If you choose to visit on a Saturday, or if you take a self-guided tour, we strongly encourage you to attend an online information session and learn about our program and the portfolio requirements.

Orange Previews

These open house days are large-scale, amped up versions of the daily visit!

Upcoming dates:

Wednesday, November 11 at 10 AM EST - Please register here

ONLINE SESSIONS

Information sessions for prospective students

Sessions last approximately one hour and include information on the educational path of an architect, our BArch program, studio culture, the application process, and portfolio submission. These will be offered several times a month at a variety of times to accommodate various time zones.

Search and register for a Virtual Prospective Student Program

Available Information Sessions:

Tuesday, November 3 at 7 PM EST - Please register here

Thursday, December 3 at 3 PM EST - Please register here

Final Q&A: Wednesday, December 16 at 7 PM EST - Please register here

virtual - portofilio development workshop

Curious how to compile a portfolio for admission to the Syracuse University B.Arch. program? Join us for a portfolio development workshop with the School of Architecture. We will provide insight on developing your portfolio in a manner that best showcases your creativity, curiosity, and spatial ability.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 07:00 PM EDT - Please register here

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 07:00 PM EDT - Please register here

virtual - Day in the life of an architecture student

Join current B.Arch. students for an informal conversation from the student perspective.

Upcoming event: TBA

syracuse architecture on the road

Our admissions team will be on the road in cities across the country, bringing the School of Architecture experience closer to you. These special events will feature alumni panels, current student panels, and design charrettes led by our emeritus faculty.

We hope to see you at one of these events near you!

Optional Virtual Portfolio Interview

Every fall optional interviews are an opportunity for you to meet with our architecture admissions team and provide us with insight as to why you are interested in studying architecture, describe the portfolio work that you chose to include, and your interest in studying at our prestigious institution. This is not a critique of your work.

For more information and to register for a time slot, visit our Portfolio Requirements page.

Virtual lecture series

Every year, the School of Architecture welcomes a variety of lecturers featuring renowned architects, faculty from various institutions, and other prominent figures. We invite you to join these events to learn more about the field and explore what our current students are experiencing.

To learn more about upcoming lectures and to register for specific events, visit our calendar.

 

Request Undergraduate Information

 

If you have additional questions, please contact us at archug@syr.edu.