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New Jersey Institute of Technology – Master of Architecture
I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at NJIT is a post-baccalaureate professional
program, fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
The six-semester 102-credit program is intended for applicants who have earned a
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or a graduate degree in a field other than
architecture who wish to earn a degree leading toward professional licensure as an
architect. .
Candidates entering the Professional M. Arch. program complete a required core
sequence covering architectural history, integrated building systems, and digital
design and representation applications as a series of progressive and cumulative corequisites for the first four design studios. After completion of this mandatory core
sequence, M.Arch students enter the advanced options sequence, in which students
are given a selection of design studios in each semester, along with additional elective
courses to round out their professional education.
A shortened program is available through advanced placement for applicants who
have a pre-professional Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Architecture or
another field directly related to architecture, or students who have a Bachelor of
Architecture from a non-NAAB accredited program (all international students).
Admission Requirements
In addition to completing forms required by NJIT's Office of University Admissions,
applicants must also submit to the School of Architecture supplementary application
forms and materials. To ensure prompt consideration, students should request these
materials from the graduate program in architecture at the time they first apply for
admission to the university.
Applicants are expected to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0; Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) scores are required. Admission to the M. Arch. program
is evaluated through consideration of the applicant's personal statement, three (3)
letters of recommendation, design portfolio and previous academic and work
experience. TOEFL scores are required for all students from international colleges or
universities at which the primary language of instruction was not English.

Degree Requirements
The 102-credit program consists of a core sequence and an options sequence. There
are required and elective courses within both the core and options sequences.
Candidates are expected to complete the core sequence in two years. Before
registering for courses, all students must consult with the graduate advisor to plan an
appropriate program of study.
Core Sequence (72 Credits)


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Core courses in the M. Arch. represent the minimum background necessary to meet
NAAB standards. If students demonstrate that they have already taken equivalent
course work, degree credits for those courses are waived in the 102-credit total
required for the program, and they are then given advanced placement.
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NJIT employs rolling admissions, so your application will be evaluated once your
application is complete. The following application deadlines have been established
for the upcoming terms:
APPLICATION TYPE

FALL

SPRING

Ph.D.

December 15

October 15

Master's - International

May 1

November 15

Master's - Domestic

June 1

November 15

Master's - Online

August 1

November 15

International Applicants
It is recommended that international students begin the application process six months
prior to the start of the semester to allow sufficient time for processing international
credentials and applying for a student visa.
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 Applicants are expected to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0;
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required.
/>The minimum score required is 79 for the Internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the
computer-based TOEFL exam, or 550 for the paper-based TOEFL exam. A
minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0 is required for the IELTS
exam.
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 NJIT is a member of The Common Application.
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Apply online at www.commonapp.org.
$75 nonrefundable application fee
Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
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applicant's personal statement,
three (3) letters of recommendation,
design portfolio and
previous academic and
work experience.
TOEFL scores are required (GRE/TOEFL/GMAT/IELTS results)
for all students from international colleges or universities at which the primary
language of instruction was not English.
 Test score reports must be received directly from ETS using the university
code 2513.
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How long will it take to process my application?

Your application will be reviewed as soon as all required documents are received
by the Admissions Office. You must request an official transcript from your
undergraduate institution to be mailed directly to the Office of Graduate
Admissions. International students must submit original or duly attested
transcripts and letters of recommendation. Test score reports must be received
directly from ETS using the university code 2513.
 Will NJIT accept photocopies of my transcripts or documents?
NJIT will not accept photocopies or student copies of any required documents
needed to complete your application.
 Can I apply to several degree programs at the same time?
No, applicants can apply to one degree program only.
 International Student Financial Statement Form
Mailing Address:
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Office of Graduate Admissions
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102 USA
Phone: 973-596-3300
A. To the School of Architecture:
1. Architecture Supplemental Form
2. Three (3) letters of recommendation
3. Portfolio
Mailing Address 2:
Fred Little
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Graduate Program & Admissions Coordinator
College of Architecture and Design

New Jersey Institute of Technology
University Heights, Weston Hall 340
Newark, NJ 07102-1982 USA
Phone: 973-596-3078
V. SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE
 Portfolio
Freshman Applications
Freshman applications must be submitted through the Common Application and the
associated portfolio through the integrated SlideRoom application as specified below.
/>Portfolio Content and Format for ALL programs at the New Jersey School of
Architecture:
All applicants applying as freshman to the New Jersey School of Architecture
(NJSOA) must use the Common Application and submit the portfolio through the
integrated SlideRoom app. Transfer applicants may submit work
with SlideRoom without using the Common Application. Students who wish to
transfer internally within the College of Architecture and Design, or from a different
college within NJIT, must also submit a portfolio of creative work which may, if
appropriate, include work done in courses at NJIT.
Portfolios should contain ten to twenty examples of work (Please use the 6 to 25 file
setting in SlideRoom).Work must be creative – and created by the applicant. The
portfolio may include examples of graphic design, architectural design, photography,
furniture design, drawing (any medium or combination of media), painting,
watercolor, film/animation, sculpture, etc. We encourage you to scan or photograph
work created with traditional media (e.g. pencil drawings/sketches, acrylic or oil
paintings, sculpture). And although the School’s programs are primarily visual in
their orientation, we encourage you to supplement your visual materials with
additional samples of work created with a diverse range of media, including recorded
samples of performance art (e.g. acting, singing, dancing), originally composed music
and creative written work such as screenplays and poetry.
The School places a premium on good submissions over a variety of media for

admission. In other words, do your best to submit more than one kind of project but
remember to also show us your critical abilities in selecting your best work. In some
instances, a quick gestural sketch can show your skill as effectively as a more timeintensive piece. Do not send us everything you have done – use discretion in your


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submissions.
We emphasize that your portfolio contain creative work by you and discourage
copying that of others, such as characters you’ve seen in cartoons, graphic novels,
television shows, or motion pictures. We also discourage your including manual or
computer-aided drafting or rendering as proof of drafting competency alone; we will
only consider these examples if produced in the service of a creative design. We do
however encourage you to provide us with examples of close observation through
freehand field sketching and photography. We are looking for evidence of visual
understanding and the creative spark that motivates you.
SlideRoom requires you to upload individual images that it generates into a
single portfolio. Please save single images in JPG format using minimal
compression (maximum quality) to avoid unwanted visual artifacts that compromise
the quality of your work. Submit any animations in MPG and/or AVI formats. Make
sure that any file you save has an extension e.g. .jpg, .mpg (be aware that Mac
Operating Systems developed by Apple do not always do this automatically). You
should design the portfolio and organize the viewing sequence; do not rely on default
alphabetical file names.
A portfolio should be clear, easy to view, and represent you in the best possible way.
We strongly recommend that you include your name in the contents (not just as a
filename), describe each work and your intention briefly (one to two lines), include
information about media used, the size of the original (if the submission is a scan or
photo), and the purpose of the work (class, personal, paid work, etc.). If a single
project extends over several image files, please be mindful of how you indicate that
continuity.

/>PERSONAL STATEMENT:
All applicants must submit a Personal Statement for the program to which they are
applying; no application will be reviewed without this statement. Please indicate
appropriate program below and attach personal statement.
 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE, N.A.A.B-ACCREDITED
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (M.ARCH.) Enclose a statement that describes
your educational background related to a career in the field of architecture,
include any previous educational experiences relevant to consideration for
Advanced Placement, in 300–500 words.
 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE, POST-PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
(M.ARCH.) As this is a second professional degree, you should supplement a
statement on your educational background, experiences related to architecture,
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and anticipated career goals which would be met by continued studies in the field
with a program of study and potential thesis topic, in 300–500 words.
 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES (M.S.A.S.) The
Master of Science is intended to extend an individual’s educational experiences
toward areas of research. It is critical that you define a specific set of goals
related to a potential thesis topic.
 MASTER IN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING, POST-PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE (M.I.P.) If you come from an educational background in architecture,
indicate how the M.I.P. program is seen as an extension of your professional
studies. If you come from related fields, please indicate to what extent you have
experience in the area of design, and its relationship to your educational and/or
professional experience.
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TOEFL or IELTS

The TOEFL or the IELTS is required for all international applicants not holding a
degree from a United States post-secondary institution. The minimum score required
is 79 for the Internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam,
or 550 for the paper-based TOEFL exam. A minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score
lower than 6.0 is required for the IELTS exam
/>International Students Transcripts Evaluation:
International students with a previous degree in Architecture from a nonN.A.A.B. accredited institution must have their transcripts evaluated immediately
upon being accepted into the Professional M.Arch. "Course-by-Course" program
evaluations by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. will be used in determining
placement and may affect applications for Financial Assistance in the form of
Teaching Assistantships. Evaluations must be completed before Registration and
Matriculation. Applicants wishing to do so, may have their educational credentials
evaluated as part of the Admissions Application. Further information and application
instructions may be obtained at www.ece.org.
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 Official transcripts and proof of degree completion from all post-secondary
institutions are required. All documents must have the official seal or stamp of
the issuing institution. Photocopies are not acceptable unless notarized and
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 All transcripts must be in English. If not, please arrange to have the transcripts
translated by an official translation agency and then evaluated by the World
Education Services. There is a fee for this service. An application for this
evaluation can be obtained at www.wes.org.
Financial Documentation
All international students are required by law to document that they have
financial resources adequate to meet the educational and living expenses required for
the duration of study at NJIT. This must be provided before a certificate of admission

and eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) can be issued to an F-1 or J-1 student. Applicants
who are being supported by a Government Agency or a non-profit organization must
provide proof of sponsorship prior to the issuing of a certificate of admission and
eligibility.
Either of the following requirements is acceptable:
 If the applicant is supporting him/herself, he/she must submit a recent bank
statement (no older than 6 months prior to the beginning of the initial semester
of attendance) verifying the amount of money in his/her account.
 If another person is sponsoring the applicant, an affidavit of support or U.S.
Government Form I-134 from the sponsor must be submitted which states
specifically what support the sponsor will be providing (i.e.; amount of room
and board and/or tuition) and the duration of support. The affidavit must be
accompanied with an original and current bank statement verifying the
availability of the sponsor’s funds.
 All bank statements must be current and original. Photocopies are not
acceptable.
Submit Copies of visa, passport, I-20 or DS-2019, green card or any other
immigration documents.
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OTHER
INTERVIEWS:
All Applicants are encouraged to arrange for an interview and tour of the School upon
completion of an application for admission. To arrange for an interview please contact
the School of Architecture at (973) 596–3078. Two weeks advance notice is strongly
advised to schedule an interview with a member of the Graduate Admissions
Committee at the School of Architecture.
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use the ID and PIN sent to you via e-mail to access your application information.
Remember to allow sufficient time (10 to 14 days) between submission of your
application and receipt of your supporting documents before your status is updated.
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