Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Master of Landscape Architecture program, a student must first be admitted to the Graduate College of the University. In addition to the requirements of the Graduate College, the following additional materials must be submitted directly to the Division of Landscape Architecture:

1. Grade point average conforming to the Graduate College requirement. (Minimum 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate studies.)

2. Three letters of recommendation

3. A two-page letter of interest detailing the applicant’s interest in pursuing the Master of Landscape Architecture.

GPA Requirement: All students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in order to remain in good standing and to fulfill the requirements of this degree.

The letters of recommendation and the letter of intent may be sent as "hard copy" or electronically to schurch@ou.edu. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Division of Landscape Architecture by the referee. Please use Microsoft Word in transmitting your written files.

Admission Note for Fall Semester 2008
All new Fall 2008 students will be required to enroll in LA 5513 – Landscape Architecture Drawing and Graphics during the August Intersession period. For class meeting times please contact Dr. Tom Schurch, Director and Professor, Graduate Liaison, Division of Landscape Architecture via email (schurch at OU dot edu (at = @; dot = .)). This course will only be offered during the August Intersession period and will not be offered during Fall Semester 2008. Students are required to purchase various drawing and drafting equipment prior to the first day of class. Please contact Leehu Loon for a list of equipment to purchase via email (lloon at OU dot edu (at = @; dot = .)). For more information please also refer to the Intersession homepage.

Graduate Student Admission
http://www.ou.edu/admrec/grad.htm

International Student Admission
http://www.ou.edu/admrec/stuabrd.htm

Questions about applying?
Call the Office of Admissions at (405) 325-2252;
Or, e-mail for more information.

Dr. Thomas W. Schurch, Director
Landscape Architecture Program
Gould Hall, Room 162
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK 73019-0265
405-325-0358 Fax (405)325-5956
schurch at OU dot edu (at = @; dot = .)