Undergraduate Advising

To take a course at another institution and ensure that the course and its credits transfer back into the University of Maryland, you are required to submit a “Permission to Enroll” (PTE) form with the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. This form acknowledges the following:

• The credit will be counted towards your total number of degree credits
• The course will transfer back as an approved UMD equivalent course*
• You have permission by MAPP to apply this course to your UMD degree requirements

*Not all transfer courses have UMD equivalents; please see your advisor to determine how the course will be applied to your major/degree.

This form acts as evidence of permission from Maryland to take the course. Some institutions will require this paperwork in order for students to register. Typically, courses are taken during the summer or winter terms.

Complete the online Permission to Enroll form, here.

PLEASE read the instructions and rules associated with the form.

View the Student User Guide for the online PTE Form.

Please Note: You will be notified via email when the form has been approved by your advisor and then you may register for courses.

Current UMD Students:

• Begin as Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) student in Architecture.
• Can apply for Bachelor of Science (B.S.) during sophomore Spring semester (while in ARCH400).

Transfer Students:

• Apply to UMD as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) student.
• May apply for B.S. if prerequisites are met during Spring semester for the following Fall.
• Must meet both UMD and Architecture program admissions requirements.

B.S. Application Documents:

• Submit documents outlined in the Bachelor of Science application form, including unofficial transcript, resume, essay, portfolio, and optional letter of circumstance.
• Portfolio requirements are detailed in the BS ARCH Portfolio Requirements document.

Evaluation:

• Based on academic performance, portfolio, professional aspirations, and skill levels.
• Deadline for Fall 2025 applications is April 11, 2025. Fill out the form by then to be considered.

If you are transferring to UMD and have not attended before, follow the Office of Undergraduate Admissions process. Learn more on the UMD Transfer Resources page.

• Transfer Courses: Already evaluated courses are in the Transfer Database. For courses not listed, email transfercredit@umd.edu with your name, UID (if applicable), institution name, course ID, title, and syllabus.

Refer to the "Degree Placement Review Process" for the Bachelor of Science in Architecture application details. For questions, email archadvise@umd.edu.

To learn about minors through the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, visit our minors page. Please use the contact information below or schedule an appointment for minors you are interested in.

• Construction Project Management (CPM) Minor: Schedule an advising appointment, or contact cpmminor@umd.edu.
• Real Estate Development Minor: Schedule an advising appointment, or contact rdevminor@umd.edu.
• Creative Placemaking Minor: Contact creativeplaceminor@umd.edu
• History and Theory of Architecture Minor: Contact Joseph Williams at jcwillia@umd.edu