Do you want to design a better world – one that is healthier, more sustainable, vibrant and equitable? The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape offers a range of studies that broaden how students think about the world around them – from objects and buildings to cities and regions. Study abroad, collaborative builds, and community-engaged projects bring students together. Discover how to change the world through challenge-based learning, collaborations with industry and prototyping solutions.

Undergraduate courses and the architectural minor offer hands-on experiences, the graduate professional programs provide the accredited education required to become licensed architects, urban planners and landscape architects, and the research degrees seek to further innovation in the built environment.

Pre-professional programs

Undergraduate courses
Minor in Architectural Studies

Graduate Professional Degrees

Master of Architecture (March)
Master of Planning (MPlan)
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)

Graduate Research Degrees

Master of Environmental Design (MEDes)
Phd in Environmental Design (PhD)
Doctor of Design (DDes)

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Upcoming Events

Hear from students, professors and alumni. Gather information through webinars, tours, Q&As and personalized portfolio consultations to learn more about SAPL programs, student experience and career paths. Some sessions are offered more than once, and all information sessions and portfolio sessions are offered in an online format.

Out of town? Explore SAPL virtually →

CBDLab Downtown Campus

SAPL CBDLab Downtown Campus

Ask SAPL Sessions

Please join us for a drop-in question and answer period! We will be available for the hour to make sure that you get fast, clear, and accurate answers to all your admission questions.

 

SAPL Student Stories

​​​​​Join us for our SAPL Student Stories short lecture series, comprised of discussions with current students and alumni. Each 30-minute session will offer a unique student perspective, covering the Master of Architecture (MArch), Master of Planning (MPlan), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), and Master of Environmental Design (MEDes) programs. Each session can be watched as a stand-alone experience or as part of the series. 

May 26 / 3-3:30 PM MDT
Studio Learning Register → 
MPlan student discusses the studio experience of the program

June 9 / 2-2:30 PM MDT
Lasting Impact Register → 
MPlan alumnus discusses the professional path they took after the program

June 21 / 10-10:30 AM MDT
Getting Involved Register → 
MLA student discusses how the program addresses environmental and urban challenges

July 6 / 5-5:30 PM MDT
Living Laboratory Register → 
MLA alumnus discusses the professional path they took after the program

July 28 / 5-5:30 PM MDT
Beyond Professional Practice Register → 
MEDes student discussing developing an area of specialization early in their career

August 11 / 10-10:30 AM MDT
After SAPL Register → 
MEDes alumnus discusses the professional path they took after the program

Summer Features

​​​​​Join us through the summer at our featured information sessions. We hope to see you there!

June 15 / 5-6:00 PM MDT
Application Overview: Sneak Peek Register → 
Join the SAPL Admissions and Recruitment team as they go through the application process, required documents, and deadlines for Fall 2023.

July 12 / 2-5:00 PM MDT (20 minute slots) 
Online Portfolio Reviews Register →
Opportunity to meet with a SAPL representative (faculty, senior student, etc.) to discuss and receive feedback on admission portfolio and ask questions.

Past Webinars

Can't make one of the scheduled sessions but interested in changing the future of cities? Watch the recorded sessions.

MArch, MPlan, MLA with Associate Deans

MArch, MPlan, MLA with Students

Studio and Portfolio Tips from Professors

Studio and Portfolio Tips from Alumni

ARST with Associate Dean

Master of Env. Design (MEDes)

Doctor of Design (DDes)

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