Undergraduate Program

Educating the Next Generation of Architectural Leaders

Our school stands as a beacon of new traditional architecture education in America. We ardently pursue architectural excellence through a curriculum that intertwines classical and traditional architecture with urbanism, preservation, restoration, and sustainability.

In the undergraduate program students acquire a multifaceted skill set — from hand-drawing in their first year to advanced rendering and spatial awareness during their sophomore year. This foundation prepares them for their pivotal third-year immersion in Rome, where they encounter a living testament to enduring classical architecture and urbanism and sustainable community living.

After Rome, students delve into regionalism, cultural nuances, and architectural typology that culminates with their spring studio thesis.

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"Despite its difficulty, architecture is also, in my opinion, one of the most gratifying majors on campus ... creating a design, refining it over weeks, drafting every line by hand, bringing the drawings to life in beautiful color, and presenting in front of a panel of real architects and professors is far more satisfying, no matter how many long nights are involved, than studying for an exam and being rewarded with only a letter grade. It’s tough sometimes, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world."

                                                                                                                                                                                        Hayden Strong '25

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Prospective undergraduate students are invited to attend a virtual Architecture Program Overview session to learn about the School's distinctive approach, curriculum, Rome Studies Program, experiential learning opportunities, and internships and career paths. Advanced registration for both virtual and in-person sessions is required. Contact the Office for Undergraduate Admissions or email us with questions at arch@nd.edu.

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