Portfolio A non-returnable portfolio is required of all MArch applicants, including those who do not have a previous architecture degree or background. The portfolio should include evidence of recent creative work by the applicant: personal, academic and/or professional. Work done collaboratively should be identified as such and your role in the project defined. Your name, address, and the program to which you are applying should also be included. We expect that the portfolio will be produced by the applicant. If the portfolio has been produced by someone other than the applicant, this must be clearly identified in the portfolio documentation. While there is no strict format, all the material should be contained in one portfolio document. We have found that 8-1/2" x 14" x 1" (22 x 35.5 x 2.5 cm) or smaller; notebooks are most suitable. We suggest that you select a limited number of examples of your work that can be reviewed with ease by the admissions committee. Please do not send slides, CDs or videos. Web-based portfolios are not acceptable and will not be reviewed. We recommend that you choose projects that you care about, that you think are interesting, that you think are representative of your best work and speak to your design potential. Application Deadline The Application for Graduate Admission is requested directly from the MIT Office of the Dean for Graduate Education (ODGE). An application for admission in September must be received by December 15. Portfolios may be sent by January 3 to allow for students to include their most recent work. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be sure that the completed application forms and all supporting materials are at the following address by the deadline. MIT Department of Architecture
77 Massachusetts Ave., Room 7-337
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Attn: Admissions
Email: arch@mit.edu Telephone: 617-253-7387
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We do not require a CV or resume, but if you must include one, please make it a part of your portfolio or writing sample.
Send all materials to this address:
Admissions Coordinator
Department of Architecture, Room 7-337
Attn: Admissions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Contact the admissions coordinator with any questions:
Telephone: (617) 715-4490
Facsimile: (617) 253-8993
Send e-mail MIT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment and abides by its nondiscrimination policy in administering the admissions process.
Tips for ApplyingThese tips are provided to help your application receive the attention it deserves.
Application Materials
Write your name clearly on every item. Use the same name on all items and correspondences.
Begin the application process weeks in advance of the deadline. Try to get all test scores and recommendation letters in hand and ready to send at least 1 week prior to the deadline. Plan to send early to save mailing fees.