<p>james, you are right, the studio space for the students is in Burchard, but I think the best a visitor can do to look in there while on a visit is to look down through the skylights. I believe (and I may be wrong on this so check) you have to have a registered card (be an CAUS student) to be able to access the studio space. In Cowgill anyone can walk in and see pinups of exhibitions and work done by the 1st-5th years. I highly recommend doing so, even if you aren’t a prospective student and especially if you are interested in design and creativity!</p>
<p>And just to clarify, I think the reason UVA isn’t on the list is because they include only those programs that offer a 5 yr. B.Arch. 4 year B.S. in Arch degrees are excluded. I, too, still believe VT is the best way to go in the end, for that and many reasons. (but I am a tad biased! :))</p>