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:
Friday, August 14 at 9:45 AM EDT - Please register here
Monday, October 12 at 10 AM EDT - Please register here
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, August 11 at 7 PM EDT - Please register here
Thursday, September 10 at 3 PM EDT - Please register here
Tuesday, October 6 at 7 PM EDT - Please register here
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.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT - Please register here
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:
Thursday, October 15 at 8 PM EDT - Please register here
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!
syracuse Architecture - Meet us in boston
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM EDT
Perkins + Will Boston
225 Franklin St
Boston, MA 02110
United States
- 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Program information session
- 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Alumni panel
Please click here to register.
syracuse Architecture Meet us in NYC - Portfolio development workshop
Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 9:00 AM -1:00 PM or 1:00 PM -4:00 PM EDT
Fisher Center - Syracuse University
19 E 31st St
New York, NY 10016
United States
Morning Session 9:00am - 1:00pm - Please click here to register
Afternoon Session 1:00pm-4:00pm - Please click here to register
Syracuse architecture - meet us in los angeles
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM PDT
Syracuse University in Los Angeles (SULA)
5250 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
United States
- 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Program information session
- 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Alumni & Student panel
Please click here to register.
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.
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