Architecture, BA

Architecture, community design, urban design, city planning, landscape design — come study and practice design that makes a difference in underserved communities both locally and internationally.

Architecture, BA

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Design Differently

Work in small studio classes with a 12:1 student to faculty ratio. Do real world projects in urban and rural regions. Courses will have a global focus valuing all geographic locations, architectural history, and heritage.

Program Overview

Arantza Aramburu, 21'

Designer at Medium Plenty

Launch Your Career Right Out of the Program

The projects in addition to learning AutoCad are a large reason as to why I was able to quickly secure a job at an architecture firm three months after graduating."

Arantza Aramburu, 21'

Designer at Medium Plenty

Career Opportunities

Get Hands On

Step inside XARTS, a studio facility that embraces four architecture studios, two fine art studios, and three computer labs. Architecture classrooms make 24/7 classes and studio work possible, with drafting tables, pin up space, and dedicated computers.

Our Facilities

two students making a wooden pole in woodshop

Learn From Experts Who Care

"USF truly invests in their students. That becomes a big advantage to me and being first-generation in my family because it helps me take that step forward confidently." — Megan Montecino Architecture ’23

Meet Our Faculty

Join A Club

Join student run chapters of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), NOMA (National Association of Minority Architects) and The Collective Architecture + Design Society (CADS) — a national award winner. Each club provides you with a faculty advisor to help you with professional associations, access, and funding. In addition, club membership provides you with access to professional conferences and lectures, as well as mentorship opportunities offered by members of the San Francisco and East Bay chapters of the AIA.

Take Courses That Make A Difference

Design for underserved communities, travel abroad, and build for the community and the world in courses that will inspire you to design for the common good.

Explore Our Projects

students and community partners review building plans in the woods

Olivia Dikes ‘24 and Vincent Collado ’24, mocking up natural building methods in ARCH 370 Construction Innovation

Community Partners and USF Architecture students Andre Pochron, Vincent Collado ’24, and Levent Borak ’24 going over plans for creating buildings from woody biomass to reduce the fire load in forests

Molly Gilmour ’26 and Maria Petkova ’26 testing a tower design in ARCH 240 Materials and Methods of Architecture.