Visiting the School

The best way to learn more about the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation is to visit. Throughout the year, both the School and the University of Maryland invite prospective undergraduate students to "Visit Maryland Days" and prospective graduate students to attend our annual Graduate Open House. Whether you choose to visit on one of these special days and get the grand tour or you prefer to arrange an individual tour, a visit will certainly help you decide if the University of Maryland is the place to start your future. In addition, architecture studio reviews are always open to the public.

Undergraduate

To learn about the School's program in architecture and see the facilities and studios, as well as meet students and professors, prospective undergraduate students should attend a "Visit Maryland Day." Click here to learn how to arrange a visit with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

The School also hosts prospective architecture undergraduates on Fridays at 1:00pm, during the school terms only. Please email archtours@umd.edu to RSVP for an upcoming Friday Tour - don't forget to include the date you wish to tour and the number of people in your party.

Graduate

Each fall, the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation hosts an fall Open House for prospective graduate students interested in any of our disciplines. During the Open House you'll have the opportunity to meet students and faculty and tour the facilities and studios. Check the events calendar on the News + Events page for the next schedule open house.

The School also hosts prospective architecture undergraduates on Fridays at 1:00pm, during the school terms only. Please email archtours@umd.edu to RSVP for an upcoming Friday Tour - don't forget to include the date you wish to tour and the number of people in your party.