Bachelor's in Architecture

Utah Valley University (UVU) stands as a vibrant and innovative institution dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality education to a diverse student population. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Orem, Utah, UVU is known for its dynamic approach to learning, fostering an environment where students can explore their passions and prepare for successful futures. UVU has grown into a comprehensive university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. One of UVU's key strengths lies in its commitment to student success through engaged learning experiences. The university places a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on education, preparing students for the demands of the modern workforce. With state-of-the-art facilities, a faculty dedicated to teaching excellence, and a focus on community engagement, UVU provides a transformative educational journey. Whether students are pursuing degrees in business, technology, the arts, or sciences, UVU's inclusive and supportive environment nurtures a culture of academic achievement and personal development.

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) is a five-year professional degree that prepares students for leadership in the profession of architecture and urban design. The program promotes a built environment that bolsters genuine communities through architecture that is durable, useful, beautiful, and human-scaled. Designed to meet the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) requirements, the degree is rooted in classical and traditional architecture with a holistic foundation in the craft of building, building technology, practice-based coursework, plan and document generation, building codes, specifications, digital parametric modeling, building information modeling, architectural visualization, digital fabrication, building envelope systems, structural systems, and sustainability. The program is structured as a two-plus-three stackable credential, awarding an Associate of Science in Engineering Design Technology (Architectural Design & Drafting Track) after the first two years and a comprehensive professional B.Arch degree for the final three years. This allows students who do not wish to pursue licensure a two-year path into the profession. In their final three years, students engage in coursework which readies them to become licensed, practicing architects, projects managers, principals, owners, and community leaders in the profession. Students learn to design buildings in a historical and cultural context through coursework in history, theory, culture, and community service. Concurrently, students engage in arts and science courses to expand critical thinking and understand current design and building technologies, making them ideal employees in architecture offices and related design & construction industries including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Students acquire leadership skills through courses in professional practice, ethics, and architectural registration exam preparation.