Architecture + Art
DESIGN A BETTER WORLD
The School of Architecture + Art will challenge you through an exciting, interactive, and rewarding experiential learning journey. You can feel confident that your architectural career will get a jump start because our program is ranked #3 in the United States as one of the “most hired from universities.”
YOUR LIFE AS A NORWICH UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
Our immersive education takes a balanced approach to the art and science of architecture, allowing YOU to develop your own vision as a designer.
With a focus on human-centered design, we'll take you on a rigorous journey to evolve your unique perspective. We'll inspire you to think creatively and motivate you to reach beyond what you thought was possible. Learn how architecture affects people and the environment. Embrace environmental sustainability as part of our – and Vermont's -- ethos. See your potential grow as you discover how to turn a concept into reality.
A SMALL SCHOOL WITH MANY ADVANTAGES
Expect engaging mentoring relationships with your faculty. Develop life-long impactful friendships as you hone your skills and spend late nights in the lab with a group of your peers working to get your assignments just right.
Study in a studio environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, independent learning, and the exploration of ideas through hands-on making. Our innovative approach to education integrates ongoing, experiential learning with traditional classroom learning. With typical design studio ratios of 16 STUDENTS to 1 PROFESSOR, classes in some ways resemble a large architectural office and encourage the exchange of ideas and intense effort.
Consider this: The School of Architecture + Art is the only accredited architecture program in Northern New England to offer integrated programs in Architecture, Business, Construction and Engineering.
LEARN TO BE A LEADER
Set yourself apart by joining one of Norwich's Leadership Academies, established using our bedrock Leadership Development System with an experiential learning approach- perfect for those interested in joining either the private sector or government workforce to serve our country. These academies focus upon pathway opportunities for tuition assistance, fellowships, and internship programs.
GO EVEN FURTHER WITH OUR +1 YEAR MASTER'S DEGREE
Challenge yourself and pursue our one-year, NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture degree (first professional). This 4+1 combined bachelor's and master's degree advances your love of architecture as well as your career opportunities.
STARTING YOUR CAREER
Feel well-prepared to begin a satisfying career serving the needs of people and the world.
Our dedicated Board of Fellows, alumni, and faculty will help you find jobs and internships. Our annual in-house career fair welcomes more than twenty firms and provides more than one hundred student interviews with potential employers.
