So, You Want to be an Architect?

So, you want to be an Architect?

We get asked all the time by students, "What's involved in becoming an architect?" This page is to help high school, college or other students determine if the architectural profession is for them. We hope you find the information and links on this page useful in making your decision.

A good overview of the profession for those thinking about becoming an architect can be found in Architect?: A Candid Guide to the Profession, by Roger Lewis, which you can order in paperback (for $22.95 plus shipping) from The AIAPVC Online Bookstore

Check out the following resources to assist in becoming an architect Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design, by Prof. Lee Waldrep at UMD.

The Boston Society of Architects has prepared a great resource about becoming an architect, which you can find at THIS SITE!

Another source of information can be found at the ARCHITECTURE CAREERS site, an interactive guide to careers in architecture.

Also, be sure to visit A Student's Pathway to Architecture at the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) site.

WHERE TO GO:
OK, you've decided that you want to pursue the possibilities farther. Here are some links to the Architecture School sites of Universities that offer Architecture programs:

University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Also, look into their Summer Discovering Architecture Program (ARCH150) for high school students interested in pursuing a career in architecture.

To locate other schools with accredited architecture programs, visit the National Architectural Accrediting Board's (NAAB) search page or the school listing at The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
You can also download an up-to-date list, of accredited US Schools, in Adobe Acrobat format, HERE!

SCHOLARSHIPS:
Need scholarship money? AIA and the American Architecture Foundation offer a wide range of scholarship opportunities. To see what's offered, VISIT HERE!
Also, I have prepared a list of scholarships offered by AIA components nationwide. To get the PDF report, CLICK HERE!

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