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Architecture Accreditation In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S.

The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Maryland’s Built Environment School, has a 50+ year tradition of strong leadership and innovation in the built environment disciplines.

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Find Your People—and Everything Else You Need to Thrive at MAPPAt the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, you’re part of a community that’s ready to support and inspire you. From advising and technology to research tools and spaces to connect with classmates, we’ve gathered everything you need to make the most of your time at Maryland.

The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation requires that all students studying architecture purchase a laptop computer. Specific requirements for students studying architecture are listed below for both hardware and software.

Welcome to MAPP’s Undergraduate Advising page! All undergraduate students must bring a completed Four-Year Plan to their mandatory advising session. This plan is crucial for the advising process, helps clarify fulfilled requirements and future plans, ensures students are on track to graduate and allows advisors to tailor sessions to individual needs.

When planning out your degree, please remember the following:

To Change Your Major to Architecture or REBE:Sign up for ARCH Change of MajorSign up for REBE Change of MajorChange of Major Process:TerpEngage Major Change RequestComplete Canvas CourseF

Graduate students should meet with their program advisor at least once every semester in advance of registration to review their progress and to plan their schedule for upcoming semesters. Incoming graduate students are encouraged to work directly with their advisor as they transition into their program and select courses for their first semester.

MAPP ResourcesArchitecture Library and the Visual Resources CollectionUniversity of Maryland Libraries OverviewUMD has eight libraries, including Architecture, Art, McKeldin, and Hornbake. Students can check out materials with their ID, and course readings are often reserved at Architecture or McKeldin libraries.