College of Architecture
The College of Architecture offers a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture.
The BS offers a more intensive study of architecture during your senior year. You will take upper-level design studios focused on advanced building design, along with structures courses, architectural history/theory courses that emphasize urban design issues, and technology courses in environmental systems or landscape architecture.
The BA offers greater flexibility. Its strong, adaptable undergraduate curriculum prepares students for graduate study in architecture, usually for three years. During their senior year, students may choose to take additional architecture design studios, or they may pursue courses in other areas of interest.
An exhaustive list of the degree requirements for the BS and BA can be found in Washington University’s Bulletin, which is the official, governing document of all degree requirements and university policies. The Bulletin is published annually. Since degree requirements can shift from year to year, be sure you select the Bulletin edition that corresponds with the academic year you entered WashU.
Prior Bulletins
2025-2026 Bulletin | Undergraduate Architecture | Degree Requirements
Quick reference guides:
BS and BA degree requirements, Class of 2026
BS and BA degree requirements, Class of 2027
BS and BA degree requirements, Classes of 2028-2029
College of Art
The College of Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Arts.
The BFA program is ideal for students who want to pursue careers as artists, illustrators, and designers. The BFA offers an immersive studio experience that culminates in the development of a capstone project for exhibition in your senior year. Majors include Art, Communication Design, and Fashion Design.
The BA program is designed for students who want a deep liberal arts experience that integrates a studio major. The BA does not include a capstone course or a final exhibition of work. BA students major in either Art or Design. The major in Art does not offer formal concentrations. Design majors may select a concentration in Communication or Fashion, or no concentration at all.
An exhaustive list of the degree requirements for the BFA and BA can be found in Washington University’s Bulletin, which is the official, governing document of all degree requirements and university policies. The Bulletin is published annually. Since degree requirements can shift from year to year, be sure you select the Bulletin edition that corresponds with the academic year you entered WashU.
Prior Bulletins
2025-2026 Bulletin | Undergraduate Art | Degree Requirements
Quick reference guide:
BFA and BA degree requirements, Classes of 2026-2029