Education

The Education section is straightforward in structure but critical in content. This is where you establish your degree credentials and begin signaling the depth of your training.

Essential Information

• Degree name: B.S. Architecture, B.S. Landscape Architecture, M.Arch (state the full degree)
• Institution: University name
• Expected or actual graduation date: "Expected May 2025" or "Graduated May 2024"
• Accreditation status (if applicable): "NAAB-accredited program" (Architecture) or "LAAB-accredited program" (Landscape Architecture)

Example Format

What to Include (Optional But Strategic)

Relevant Coursework

List 4-6 courses that align with the position you are applying for. Choose courses that demonstrate depth in areas the firm values. For example:

• For a boutique design firm: Advanced Architectural Design Studio, Digital Fabrication, Design Theory
• For a large corporate firm: Construction Documents, Building Systems Integration, Project Management
• For a landscape architecture position: Site Engineering, Ecological Design, GIS and Landscape Analysis

Only include coursework if your program name for the course is strong and specific. Avoid generic course titles like "Studio IV" or "Seminar."

Thesis or Capstone Project

If you completed a thesis or capstone, include the project title (in quotes) and a very brief descriptor. Example: "Thesis: 'Adaptive Reuse of the Waverly Mill Complex'. A phased conversion of a 150,000 SF textile mill into mixed-use residential and maker space."

Study Abroad, Exchange Programs, or Dual Degrees

List these on separate lines. Example: "Exchange Program: Technical University of Denmark (Copenhagen). Spring 2024"

GPA

Include GPA only if it is 3.0 or higher overall, or 3.5 or higher in your major. If you have a strong GPA in your major but a weaker overall GPA, list it as "GPA: 3.7 (Major)" or "Major GPA: 3.7."

For 4+2 Programs (B.S. + M.Arch)

List both degrees with their expected graduation dates. Put the most recent degree first.