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Two official copies of your transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended
Please arrange for your previous institution to send the transcripts directly to the School of Architecture. A transcript in a language other than English must be translated into English by the institution. Independent test scores (e.g., SAT, GRE) and high school transcripts are not required.
Personal Statement:
Statement of intent:For MArch applicants, this letter to the Admissions Committee should describe the general subject area that you wish to emphasize in the MArch program (e.g., housing, urban design, history/theory, building technology, environmental systems), and your previous experience in this area. The letter also should mention your anticipated thesis topic and eventual career aspirations. For MEDS Design-Build applicants, this letter should describe your previous experience in designing and building, as well as your career ambitions.
Recommendation Letter:
Two letters of recommendation:At least one letter should be from an academic instructor. Please ask your referees to use Dalhousie's Confidential Reference Letter form.
Portfolio:
The portfolio should include advanced architectural design work. Additional design work (drawings, furniture, construction projects, etc.) also may be included. Items should be submitted as high-quality prints and/or photographs, bound into a booklet or binder with your name on the front. This portfolio will not be returned, so please do not include originals.