NC State vs UNC Charlotte for Architecture

klinger
Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:30:57 +0000

newjersey17,

I can’t speak much to question #1, since I know very little of UNCC’s program. But, I will comment that all College of Design Freshman take their Studio classes together. The Arch students out number the other majors, but they get to rub shoulders in Studio with the Art+Design, Graphic and Industrial Design students. I’m sure my “artsy” D rubbed off on a few Arch students her first year. Regarding #2 and #3…

My D is in the College of Design (not Arch, but Art + Design) and she says that 2nd year Studio is the weed out class. Architecture students pretty much get no sleep, and have very little life outside of Studio if they plan to continue in Arch. Those who do not have the dedication, don’t make it. She knows 1 or 2 who have switched majors after 2nd year Studio did them in. (it goes without saying of course that math reqs can also be an obstacle to some). I know what she has gone through in the Studios for her major, and if Arch is even tougher (she says it is), you’re in for a real treat :-)

Regarding acceptance: When you apply to NCSU, and mark Arch as your first choice of major, you are applying for acceptance into the Arch program. If you get accepted into the Arch program you have all the acceptance you need…your IN! If you don’t make the cut, you could still be admitted to the Univ., but in your 2nd choice of major outside of the College of Design.

Hope that helps…good luck!