Fall Term Suggested Courses: Architecture

Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the guides below for suggestions, and connect with an academic advisor if you need more help. You can also email arts.advising@pdx.edu.

GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:

Full-time is 12 credits. Most courses are 4 credits, so three courses is typically considered full-time. You should also budget 2-3 hours per credit outside of class for homework and studying.
Consider the times when courses are offered and how they fit in your personal schedule/preferences. If you are not a morning person, you may want to avoid 8 am courses. If you have school-aged children, how does that impact your choices?

REGISTRATION ISSUES:

We hope everything goes smoothly for your registration, but here are solutions to some common issues:

Registration error is "pre-requisites have not been met:" To request an override, please email arts.advising@pdx.edu with proof that the pre-requisite has been completed.
Registration error is "not in specific program:" Confirm that your major is declared correctly, and email arts.advising@pdx.edu for assistance.
If a course is full, you may add yourself to the Waitlist, and talk to your academic advisor about other alternatives.

First-Year Students:

For BA degree	For BS degree	Advisor Pro Tips
UNST 1XX First Year Inquiry or Honors 101 The Global City (5 credits)	UNST 1XX First Year Inquiry or Honors 101 The Global City (5 credits)	These are yearlong sequences, so check out the First Year Inquiry Planning Guide and Honors website for descriptions and bios, and pick a theme that interests you. Portland is a great FRINQ option.
Language course (4-5 credits)	MTH 111Z, 112Z or 251 or a science course (4 credits)	Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice. Math: Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you place in MTH 095, take that now and 111Z next term. Most graduate schools in Architecture require calculus and physics.
ARCH 120 Visual Communication I (4 credits)	ARCH 120 Visual Communication I (4 credits)	If this course is full; please add yourself to the Waitlist. Review this Intro Classes list for other alternatives and plan to take it winter term.

Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs

Transfers with 30-89 credits:

Review courses above first and take any courses that are not yet completed. Meet with a Design, Creativity & Performance advisor to create a plan for your degree completion.

For BA degree	For BS degree	Advisor Pro Tips
UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits)	UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits)	Refer to descriptions on the websites linked and pick a theme that interests you.
Language course (4-5 credits)	MTH 111Z, 112Z or 251 or a science course	Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice. Math: Take the course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you place in MTH 095, take that now and 111Z next term. Most graduate schools in Architecture require calculus and physics.
ARCH 120 Visual Communication I (4 credits)	ARCH 120 Visual Communication I (4 credits)	If this course is full; please add yourself to the Waitlist, and talk to an academic advisor about other alternatives, and plan to take it winter term.

Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs

Transfers with 90 or more credits:

Review courses above first, and take any courses that are not yet completed. Meet with an academic advisor to discuss how your transfer credits apply and to create a plan for your degree completion.

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