The Department of Architecture (CPP ARC) is part of the College of Environmental Design. In addition to Architecture the College offers a graduate degree in Regenerative Studies; undergraduate and graduate degrees in Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning; and undergraduate degrees in Art and Graphic Design.
Today the Department of Architecture offers three degrees: a five-year Bachelor of Architecture program, a three-year First Professional Master of Architecture degree (advanced standing is available for students with architectural backgrounds), and a Master of Interior Architecture degree, in collaboration with UCLA Extension. Both the undergraduate and graduate architecture programs are accredited by NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board.) The Master of Interior Architecture program is accredited by CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation). As a professional program in architecture, the mission of this Department is to advocate for the broader purposes of architecture, including its public significance, its role in creating sustainable environments, and its provision of service to society through graduates who are responsible professionals, motivated by a sense of civic engagement. Making this opportunity available to under-represented communities is an essential part of the CSU and Departmental mission.
The undergraduate program in the Department of Architecture is considered to be "impacted," that is, many more students apply than can be accommodated each year and a supplementary admissions process is required by the University and the Department. First-Time Freshmen (FTF) and Transfer applicants must meet regular University admission standards as well as additional standards required by the Department of Architecture. The application process for undergraduates, transfer and graduate students is highly competitive, with an average acceptance rate of 1 in 15. These students represent diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds. About 52% of the students are female, 45% are Latinx, and 31% are Asian. For more information visit the CPP ARC website.
To see a catalog of student work from Cal Poly Pomona’s Department of Architecture visit the CPP ARC page on ISSUU. These booklets should give you a sense of the excellent work that is produced every year by students in our program. To see the work of the first year studio visit: firstyearcoordinator.tumblr.com. To see the work of the second year studios visit: secondyearinarchitecture.tumblr.com. To get a sense of the culture of CPP ARC visit our vimeo channel.
The College also is responsible for running the Neutra VDL Research House, which belongs to the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation. The VDL House, located in Silver Lake, is open for tours every Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Tours are given by CPP Architecture students. For more information visit www.neutra-vdl.org.
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