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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 programs 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.

Join us to meet the SAPL Recruitment and Admissions team, learn more about our programs, and ask questions virtually or in-person. We can't wait to meet you!

Ask SAPL Sessions (Virtual): All Programs
Please join us for a virtual 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. We will discuss all SAPL programs, including the professional graduate and undergraduate programs. Joining Details

SAPL Facilities Tour (In-Person): All Programs
Join us for an in-person tour of the NW campus facilities of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary! We will show you classrooms, the Stantec Gallery, workshop (including the woodworking spaces, 3D printing, CNC machine, robotics), studio spaces, and student lounge! The Admissions + Recruitment team will be available afterwards to answer application questions!

The Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) degree will give you the tools and skills necessary to create positive change in the built environment, and to address complex issues affecting cities. 

BDCI Program Overview 
September 23, 2024 / 6:00-7:00 PM MT Register 
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape to learn more about the Bachelor of Design in City Innovation – an overview of studio-based learning, the courses and curriculum, real-world projects, and career pathways following the degree. During the event, hear from current students about their experiences in the program and ask your important questions!

UCalgary Open House
October 26, 2024 Register 
Open House is a can't-miss event for prospective students. It’s your chance to connect with more than 40 faculties and services, explore program options, and gain valuable insight into university life and the UCalgary campus experience through tours and discovery sessions.

SAPL Faculty Information Night: Bachelor of Design in City Innovation Overview
November 18, 2024 / 6:00-7:00 PM MT Register
Do you want to design a better world - one that's healthier, more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable? Join our Faculty Information Night to learn more about the Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) at the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. If you're interested in becoming an architect, planner, landscape architect, or in pursuing other city-building related careers in business, law, public policy, or entrepreneurship, the BDCI is for you!

BDCI Sample Lecture 
January 27, 2025 / 6:00-7:00 PM MT Register
Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape for a sample lecture! During the session, design concepts, topics, and solutions from around the world will be presented as a sample of what you will learn in the Bachelor of Design in City Innovation program. 

Join us for our featured information sessions about the Master of Architecture, Master of Planning, and Master of Landscape Architecture. We hope to see you there!

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Student Panel: Professional Graduate Programs (Virtual)  
September 18 / 12:00-1:00 PM MT
Hear from SAPL Students! A representative from each professional program (MArch, MPlan, MLA) will discuss their experiences, describe a typical day, and give advice about how to be successful in design school.

SAPL Open House – CBDLab (In-Person; Downtown Campus) 
September 28 / 1:00-4:30 PM MT
How will you design your future? Join SAPL for an interactive Open House experience to meet faculty members and students, learn about studio and research projects, check out an exhibition of gallery work, and view the school’s downtown City Building Design Lab facility.

Portfolio Guidance: Professional Graduate Programs (Virtual)
October 2 / 12:00-1:00 PM MT 
Join faculty members from the Master of Architecture, Master of Planning, and Master of Landscape Architecture programs for an overview of portfolio guidelines and sample walkthroughs to help you prepare a strong admissions portfolio for design school.

About SAPL: Professional Graduate Program Overviews (Virtual) 
October 23 / 12:00-1:00 PM MT 
Join the Associate Dean (Architecture) and Associate Dean (Planning + Landscape Architecture) for overview of the Master of Architecture, Master of Planning, and Master of Landscape Architecture programs. They will discuss curriculums, key program features, and why SAPL is a distinctly different design school experience. 

Beyond SAPL: Careers in Design (Virtual) 
November 21 / 12:00-1:00 PM MT 
Learn more about the career paths following the Master of Architecture, Master of Planning, and Master of Landscape Architecture. Join three alumni practitioners to hear about their academic and professional journey. They will discuss how knowledge and skills gained through the program has helped them professionally and the potential career scopes for each field.

Application Overview: Professional Graduate Programs (Virtual)  
December 3 / 9:00-10:00 AM MT
Thinking about applying to a professional graduate program at SAPL? Join us for a one-hour session with Q+A about SAPL admission requirements, timelines, and application package details. The SAPL Admissions and Recruitment Team will help navigate applicants through the process and provide answers to frequently asked questions.

A research-intensive, thesis-based master’s degree for recent graduates of professional architecture, planning, or landscape architecture programs who want to extend their education to explore an area of expertise or practice specialization that will build their CV, increase their value to prospective employers, and accelerate their career objectives. Join us to learn more! 

Develop a work-integrated, design-based research program to elevate your career while remaining embedded full-time in practice.