Professional Residency Program

To be eligible for participation, students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing as well as enrolled in either the Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degrees at The University of Texas School of Architecture and:

UNDERGRADUATE

• Have an overall 3.0 GPA in all coursework. If the student participated in a study abroad program (fall or spring term), an overall 3.5 GPA in studio courses is required; 
• Have a competitive portfolio, to be evaluated by the PRP Administration, that demonstrates a strong preparation for a successful placement and a fulfilling experience in a firm;
• Must be on campus during the application semester due to the one-on-one placement process;
• Have successfully completed required coursework consistent with an advanced-level student – no incompletes or non-passing grades at the point of application;
• Have passed the portfolio review and have already, or will, successfully complete at least one Advanced Design Studio prior to the start of the Residency;
• Need at least one remaining Advanced Design Studio to be completed following Residency and; 
• Must not be on disciplinary probation, suspension or deferred suspension at the time of application, prior to or during their time on Residency. 

GRADUATE

• Have an overall 3.3 GPA in all coursework. 
• Have a competitive portfolio, to be evaluated by the PRP Administration, that demonstrates a strong preparation for a successful placement and a fulfilling experience in a firm;
• Must be on campus during the application semester due to the one-on-one placement process;
• Have successfully completed , or waived, required coursework consistent with an advanced-level student– no incompletes or non-passing grades at the point of application;
• Have passed the portfolio review and have already, or will, successfully complete at least one Advanced Design Studio prior to the start of the Residency;
• Need at least one remaining Advanced Design Studio to be completed following Residency and; 
• Must not be on disciplinary probation, suspension or deferred suspension at the time of application, prior to or during their time on Residency. 

NOTE: As the Professional Residency Program is an honors program, meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee acceptance.  An applicant's total educational and disciplinary record, professional attitude, level of preparedness, and interpersonal maturity may be considerations in the acceptance process.

Learn more about how to apply to the Professional Residency Program and about available PRP courses.