Program at a Glance

Program: Bachelor
College(s): College of Arts and Humanities
Department(s): Visual Arts & Design, Schl of

In State Tuition
Out of State Tuition

$212.28 per credit hour

$802.54 per credit hour

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Architecture is where creativity meets impact, bringing together design, technology, culture, sustainability, and problem-solving to shape the built environment and influence how people live, work, and interact. If you’re driven to design with purpose and make a lasting impact on communities, architecture offers a powerful and meaningful path.

At UCF, architecture education is hands-on, forward-thinking, and connected to real-world practice. The program emphasizes design excellence, emerging technologies, and social and environmental responsibility within a collaborative studio-driven culture that mirrors the professional environment.

Located in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, UCF Architecture benefits from strong ties to industry partners, design firms, and community organizations, providing access to internships, networking, and experiential learning. As part of a major urban research university, students also engage in interdisciplinary opportunities across engineering, digital media, sustainability, and urban planning, preparing them to lead in a complex, global profession.

Important note about location: The UCF architecture program is located on the Valencia College West Campus, providing students with a focused studio environment while still being part of the UCF community.

Career & Graduate School Opportunities
Architecture students develop critical and creative thinking, strong visualization skills, and the ability to translate concepts into real-world spaces. Through technical training and collaborative problem‑solving, graduates gain highly transferable skills in demand across multiple sectors.

Graduates pursue a wide range of professional and academic paths. Many continue to graduate programs in architecture, design, urbanism, or related fields, while others enter professional practice, public agencies, or design-driven industries. Career paths include:

Architectural design and practice
Urban design and planning
Interior architecture and spatial design
Sustainable design and building performance
Construction, development, and project management
Design technology, visualization, and digital fabrication

Program Information
The UCF Architecture 2 + 2 + 2 degree offers a convenient, affordable and flexible pathway. Students may complete an associate’s degree (lower division courses) at Valencia College, a bachelor’s degree (upper division courses) at UCF, and a master’s degree at the University of Florida. Students also have the option to join UCF as FTIC (“first time in college”) students and complete the lower division courses as transient students at Valencia.

Architecture is a competitive and rigorous program with an immersive, time-intensive, studio-based curriculum. Multiple review points ensure students are prepared to succeed academically and professionally.

Studio test: Prospective students must complete a studio test during the spring semester as part of their application to start lower-level ARC courses at Valencia College. Top-scoring applicants are admitted into ARC1301C (Design 1).
Portfolio Review (“Pin-Up”): Prior to upper-division study at UCF, students must successfully pass a competitive portfolio review and exhibition, or “pin-up,” of their strongest studio work. Top scoring applicants are admitted into ARC3320L (Design 5).
Graduate Study: After completing the bachelor’s degree, students may apply to graduate programs nationwide or continue in the 2+2+2 pathway through the CityLab program in downtown Orlando.

Highlights

Studio-driven education with real-world relevance

Strong industry & community connections in Central Florida

Part of a top public research university with interdisciplinary opportunities

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1

Fall: June 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1

Fall: March 1
Spring: September 1
Summer: January 1

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Career Opportunities

UCF prepares you for life beyond the classroom. Here, you’ll experience a wide range of opportunity, like learning diverse skills from world-renowned faculty to networking with top employers across Central Florida to gaining first-hand experience in internships nearby. Achieve your degree and more as a Knight.