September 17, 2024
Events, News, Open House
photo of the Olver Design Building from the street

Looking for ways to learn more about our UMass Architecture degree programs? We welcome prospective students to our open house events this fall!

For students interested in our Undergraduate BS in Architecture major:

Fall Visit Days Open House - Sunday October 20, 9:30am - 1:00pm EDT

Come to campus for a tour and see what UMass has to offer. Plan your day around Architecture's in-person info session and building tour. You'll meet with faculty and current students; learn about our curriculum and opportunities; and take a tour of the Design Building. You do not need to sign up for Architecture's event, but some Fall Visit Days activities do require registration. More info about the event can be found here.

Virtual Info Session - Tuesday October 22, 6:00 - 7:00pm EDT

This online event will introduce students to the UMass Architecture major, opportunities & a virtual tour of the Design Building's studios, classrooms, labs, gallery, cafe. There will be time to ask your questions with our undergraduate program director. Please email Ashley Janes to receive the Zoom link. Additional information about the event can be found here.

In-person On-Campus Transfer Info Session - Friday October 25, 4:00 - 5:00pm EDT

Primarily designed for students applying for on-campus transfer the BS in Architecture major, this event will introduce students to the curriculum and the transfer application process. There will be time to ask questions with our undergraduate program director.  Additional information about the event can be found here.

For those interested in UMass Amherst Graduate Architecture degrees:

In-person Open House - Wednesday October 23, 12:00 - 4:30pm EDT

Join us in Amherst to meet informally with our graduate program director and advisors, faculty, and current students. Learn about our curriculum and programs, tour our award winning Olver Design Building's architecture studios, classrooms, and labs.  Participants are also invited to stay on for a lecture at 5:30pm by Susanne Schindler, Design Critic, at Harvard GSD's Urban Planning & Design and Research Fellow, Harvard Joint Center for Housing. Lunch will be provided. Please let us know that you would like to attend by contacting Ashley Janes. More info about this event can be found here.

Virtual Info Session - Thursday October 24, 2:30 - 3:30pm EDT

For those who cannot make it to Amherst, we are also offering a virtual info session to introduce our graduate programs and opportunities. Please email Ashley Janes to RSVP and receive a Zoom link. Additional information about this event can be found here.