You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language. For this program, schools recommend you also focus on graphic arts, fine arts, and environmental design. Some colleges require two years of a second language, a letter of intent from you, letters of recommendation from teachers or employers, and your portfolio of creative work.

Admission to a four-year college does not always guarantee admission to its undergraduate architecture program. You may be able to apply to this program only after you take some basic visual arts and design courses and receive good grades in them.

Additional requirements sometimes include:

• Personal interview
• Portfolio of creative work
• Statement of intent

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Computer Graphics
• Computing Systems
• Computer Technology
• Drafting
• CAD Design and Software
• Blueprint Reading
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Calculus