Specialist Stream Supplementary Application

The Daniels Faculty offers three Specialist Streams, each with different requirements regarding course completion and supplementary documents. Please review the details provided and proceed with your application by following the instructions below.

How to Apply

  • Request program enrolment on ACORN by April 26th, 2024
  • Submit your completed supplementary application here before May 9th, 2024 11:59pm. Application documents must be sent as individual PDF attachments. Please use the following naming convention mentioned in the online form for attachments.

Please note the form is limited to one submission. Further editing and/or amendments are NOT allowed after the form has been submitted.

Specialist in Architectural Studies: Design of Architecture, Landscape, and Urbanism Stream (AHSPE1001)

Completion of all required Year 1 and Year 2 courses (8.0 FCE). In addition, students will require a CGPA of 2.7 with a minimum grade of 75% in both ARC200H1 and ARC201H1. Meeting these admission requirements does not guarantee entry into this stream.

  • Personal Statement: In 500 words or less, please provide a concise statement that describes why you wish to pursue the Design of Architecture, Landscape, and Urbanism Stream.
  • Portfolio: Portfolios submitted should be a single PDF file consisting of 7-10 pages. Portfolios exceeding the 10-page limit will not be reviewed. The portfolio must include work completed in the core studio and representation courses, but you may include personal or other academic work as well. Please incorporate a brief description of your project(s), the name of the instructor (if work was completed for Daniels Faculty coursework), and the date completed. The required page size is 8.5 x 11” and files should not exceed 10MB.

Specialist in Architectural Studies: History and Theory of Architecture, Landscape, and Urbanism Stream (AHSPE1002)

Completion of all required Year 1 and Year 2 courses (8.0 FCE). In addition, students will require a CGPA of 2.7 with a minimum grade of 75% in JAV200H1 and a minimum grade of 75% in at least one of ARC251H1, ARC252H1, or ARC253H1. Meeting these admission requirements does not guarantee entry into this stream.

  • Personal Statement: In 500 words or less, please provide a concise statement that describes why you wish to pursue the History and Theory of Architecture, Landscape, and Urbanism Stream.
  • Writing Sample: Applicants must submit one 7-10 page sample of writing in PDF file format. This should demonstrate academic communication skills and be from a previous university course. The subject of the writing sample is less important than the quality of writing and clarity of ideas. Please ensure the writing sample includes the course code where the paper was submitted. File should not exceed 10MB.

Specialist in Architectural Studies: Technology of Architecture, Landscape, and Urbanism Stream (AHSPE1003)

Completion of all required Year 1 and Year 2 courses (8.0 FCE). In addition, students will require a CGPA of 2.7 with a minimum grade of 75% in each of ARC280H1 and ARC281H1. Meeting these admission requirements does not guarantee entry into this stream. Recommended courses MAT135H1 & MAT136H1 or MAT137Y1 will be reviewed.

  • Personal Statement: In 500 words or less, please provide a concise statement that describes why you wish to pursue the Technology of Architecture, Landscape, and Urbanism Stream.
  • Portfolio: Portfolios submitted should be a single PDF file consisting of 7-10 pages. Any portfolios that exceed the 10-page limit will not be reviewed. The portfolio must include work completed in the core studio and representation courses, but you may include personal or other academic work as well. Please incorporate a brief description of your project(s), the name of the instructor (if work was completed for Daniels Faculty coursework), and the date completed. The required page size is 8.5 x 11” and files should not exceed 10MB.