The Minor in Architecture for Non-Majors has been created specifically for students not enrolled in the Department of Architecture who are interested in complementing their current academic program with an introduction to various facets of architectural studies. Some students may wish to use the Minor in Architecture for Non-Majors as a means of investigating possible graduate studies in architecture. Some may wish to develop architectural specialties within other disciplines.
Students should consult their individual college registrar for information about whether their home college recognizes and notes such minors on transcripts or diplomas.
Questions regarding the minor can be addressed by staff in the Department of Architecture main office (located in 139 East Sibley Hall) or via email at cuarch@cornell.edu.
Distribution Requirements
The curriculum for students in the Minor in Architecture totals 15 credit hours minimum. Grades earned must be C or better in all classes used for minor credit. The distribution requirements for the minor are as follows:
- Architectural Design Studio (3 credits minimum)
- ARCH 1110 Introduction to Architecture Design Studio (summer only), 3 credits or
- ARCH 1103 Elective Design Studio (fall only, not every year), 6 credits
- Visual Representation (3 credits minimum)
- ARCH 1501 Representation I (fall only), 3 credits or
- ARCH 1502 Representation II (spring only), 3 credits or
- Approved visual representation elective course**
- Architectural History (3 credits minimum)
- ARCH 1801 History of Architecture I (fall only), 3 credits or
- ARCH 1802 History of Architecture II (spring only), 3 credits or
- Approved Architectural History elective course**
- Any other departmental courses** (2 courses minimum, 6 credits minimum)
**Not all departmental courses are available for non-majors. Not all available courses have space for non-majors every time they are offered.
Minor Application and Verification of Completion Process
An interested student should submit the Intent to Minor in Architecture form at their earliest convenience, as this ensures that the Department of Architecture is aware of the student’s engagement.
As soon as a student has completed the requirements for the Minor in Architecture, they should fill out the Verification of Completion form. Once validated by the Department of Architecture and the AAP Office of Student Services, this form serves as evidence of completion of the minor’s requirements.