Graduate Programs Admitted Students
Congratulations on your admission to the graduate programs in WashU’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. You are part of a talented group of artists, architects, and designers, and we look forward to welcoming you to the entering class this fall.
Your choice of graduate school is a big decision. The resources on this page are intended to help you with information you may want to consider about housing, St. Louis, life as a Sam Fox School student, financial aid and scholarship support, and much more.
Upcoming Admitted Student Events
Jul 26, 12 – 4pm • Sam Fox School
Graduate Programs Summer Open House
Explore graduate programs in WashU’s Sam Fox School at this summer open house. Join us for overviews of our programs and the admissions process, followed by lunch, a school tour, and optional campus tour.
Graduate Programs
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Landscape Architecture
- Master of Urban Design
- MS in Advanced Architectural Design
- MS in Architectural Studies
- Dual and Joint Degrees in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design
- MFA in Visual Art
- MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture
- MDes in HCI and Emerging Technology
Lunch will be provided. This event is free, but registration is required.
Hear from our Students
Things to Know
Financial Aid and Scholarship Support
Graduate students can utilize funding from a variety of streams, including financial aid, scholarships, and grants. Contact Candice Brooks, assistant director of student financial services, for more information.
International Students
Students planning to enroll who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents are required to obtain an appropriate visa status which allows them to enroll at Washington University. If seeking a student visa, financial documents must be sent to us in order to obtain a visa eligibility certificate (I-20). Contact Kathleen O'Donnell, graduate admissions coordinator, for more information.
The fall semester kicks off with the a required pre-semester session for new MArch, MLA, and MUD students begins on August 5. Details will be sent out in early summer.
Advising and registration for the fall semester will take place in August, just before the start of classes. The first day of classes is Monday, August 26. For more information, please refer to the WashU Academic Calendar.
Meet our Alumni
Matthew Bernstine, MUD ‘14, is an award-winning designer, educator, and associate director of the Sam Fox School’s Office for Socially Engaged Practice.
Adam Hogan is an artist, cinematographer, researcher, and advocate for film and media preservation.
Andrew Bernheimer, FAIA, is a Brooklyn-based architect and associate professor of architecture at the Parsons School of Design.
In this Q&A, MArch/MBA alum Megan Berry discusses the inspiration for her company, by REVEAL, the importance of understanding the financial aspects of a project, and more.
For those currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program, this offer of admission is contingent upon the successful completion of your current semester’s work and your bachelor’s degree requirements.
If you have been admitted to our undergraduate programs please refer to Undergraduate Admissions.