M.Arch 2 Applicants

Graduate applicants must submit the following through SCI-Arc’s Application portal:

• Portfolio
• Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• GRE Test Scores (optional)
• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo (for non-native English speakers)
• College Transcript(s)

Priority Deadline: January 15, 2026

SCI-Arc accepts applications on a rolling basis. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis as space permits. To be reviewed for both admission and scholarship consideration, all required documents must be submitted by the priority deadline.

Detailed Application Requirements

Application Fee
To apply, applicants complete SCI-Arc’s Application and submit the nonrefundable $85 application fee.

Portfolio
When submitting a portfolio, consider the following guidelines:

• Upload 15–35 individual files. Each upload counts as one image, page, or spread.
• PDF portfolios must be split into single-page PDFs.
• Include a brief description with each upload (e.g., dimensions, media, intent).
• For group or professional work, clearly state your specific contribution.
• Include recent and past architectural projects that show your readiness for advanced architectural studies. Use a variety of formats such as diagrams, drawings, renderings, models, animations, and/or videos.
• Do not upload multi-page files.

Personal Statement
The personal statement is an opportunity for the admissions committee to gain insight into the applicant’s interests, motivations, and goals.

Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must submit recommenders’ contact information. Recommenders will receive an email prompting them to complete the request. Recommenders may include professors (current or former), employers, and other professionals.

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
An applicant’s résumé or CV should be a PDF-formatted document that includes contact information, educational background, professional experiences, honors and/or awards earned, teaching experience, extracurricular activities, software knowledge, published works, and any other academic, professional, or artistic achievements.

GRE Test Scores (optional)
Applicants who choose to submit Graduate Record Exam (GRE) results must request the GRE General Test be sent directly to SCI-Arc. SCI-Arc’s GRE School Code: 2781

TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo
International students whose native language is not English, are required to submit official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores directly to SCI-Arc. SCI-Arc’s TOEFL School Code: 7802. Reference the International Applicants page for more details.

College Transcript(s)
Applicants are required to provide transcripts from the institution from which they have earned their undergraduate degree. Unofficial college transcripts can be used and submitted via SCI-Arc’s Application portal. If an applicant is admitted to SCI-Arc, an official transcript must be submitted directly to SCI-Arc by the issuing institution via postal mail or electronic delivery services.

Applicants who have attended or are attending an educational institution outside the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a NACES member organization.

Submitting Materials
The application and all required materials must be submitted electronically via SCI-Arc’s Application portal.

If physical mailing is required, be sure to use the following address:

ATTN: SCI-Arc Office of Admissions
960 E. 3^rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Applicant Portal
Students who complete SCI-Arc’s Application are issued login credentials where they can check the status of their application.

Decision Timeline
Applicants applying for the fall semester by the priority deadline will receive their admissions decision during the months of March and April. Applicants applying after the priority deadline will be notified on a rolling basis beginning in April. Applicants placed on the waitlist will be notified on a rolling basis as positions become available. SCI-Arc does not rank its waitlist.

Contact Us
For any questions during the application process, contact the Office of Admissions at 213.356.5320 or email admissions@sciarc.edu.