Academic Standards

The mission of the University is learning and the pursuit of new knowledge. The School of Architecture and Planning encourages and expects its students to pursue excellence in their programs of study. Accordingly, the Department of Architecture does establish a minimum grade point average for continued enrollment at this School.

Minimum GPA/QPA

In order to remain in good academic standing, students must maintain the following minimum grade point averages:  

Undergraduate students:

  •  must maintain a cumulative UB GPA of 2.0 or above; and
  •  must maintain a UB GPA of 2.0 or above every semester; and
  • must maintain a cumulative UB ARC-prefixed GPA of 2.5 or above; and
  •  must maintain a UB ARC-prefixed GPA of 2.5 or above every semester.

Graduate students:

  •  must maintain a cumulative QPA of 3.0 or above; and
  •  must earn a QPA of 3.0 or above every semester; and
  •  must have earned a cumulative QPA of 3.0 or above in order to graduate with an M.Arch. degree.

Failure to maintain these minimum GPA/QPA levels will result in academic probation. Students who fail to meet the minimum academic standards for two consecutive semesters will be dismissed from the program at the discretion of the chair, upon consultation with the Academic Standards Committee. .

 

Student Reviews

In addition to minimum GPA/QPA levels, students will be reviewed at the end of the first and second years. This review will establish the student's eligibility to continue to the next level in the undergraduate program. All students will be required to submit a portfolio at the completion of each studio for faculty review.

Design Studios

In addition to all minimum GPA levels, all undergraduate and graduate students are expected to make satisfactory progress in Design Studio. All undergraduate students must earn no less than a C- in design studio. Any undergraduate student who receives a grade lower than C- must repeat the studio before taking the next studio. All graduate students must earn no less than a C in design studio. Any graduate student who receives a grade lower than C must repeat the studio before taking the next studio. This means dropping out of the design studio sequence for a semester. All Incomplete (I) grades in ANY studio must be completed before registering for the next studio. Grades of D (+/-) in ANY TWO STUDIOS results in the student’s dismissal from the program. A grade of F in any design studio also results in dismissal.

If you have any questions, please see your advisor.