BS in Architecture

The Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree program is a pre-professional program that combines critical thinking with active making. Students learn the fundamentals of design, apply them to the design of buildings, neighborhoods, and cities, and graphically communicate a design solution. The College of Architecture and Planning Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSArch) degree program is a four-year, pre-professional program primarily preparing top graduates to enter accredited professional Master of Architecture programs. It also prepares students for many careers related to architecture and graduate programs in landscape architecture, interior architecture, urban and regional planning, historic preservation, and urban design.

BSArch students fulfill most of their general studies courses in their first two years of study before entering our studio-based curriculum in their final two years. Students in the BSArch program benefit from close contact with graduate architecture students and architects and other design, construction, and real estate professionals in downtown Denver and the metro region.

We are Denver’s partner in progress and ally in innovation. Our connection to our vibrant city inspires leading research, creative work, and civic engagement. Our collaboration with Denver’s businesses and the local government helps set us apart from other universities.

With a history that began in 1912, CU Denver has operated independently since 1973. Our location in downtown Denver serves more than 15,000 students. In Colorado and around the world, our talented graduates form a diverse and growing Lynx family. We work to create a welcoming and respectful learning environments where a culture of inclusion can flourish. At CU Denver, we honor our diversity of experiences and perspectives in the committed belief that they enrich the educational experience for all.