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The University of Utah discloses below whether the Architecture program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure and/or certification. Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Architecture program.

State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Architecture program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.

Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

The University of Utah's Architecture program offers the following degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (BSAS) — pre-professional program*
  • Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
  • Master of Science in Architectural Studies (MSAS) — post-professional program

*While the BSAS program does not directly lead to licensure having an undergraduate
degree in architecture may allow students to complete an M.Arch degree more quickly

The information below currently applies to only the University of Utah Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degrees.


Find a State or Territory:

The University of Utah's Architecture program meets state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:

* Additional requirements beyond education may include post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure.

Utah

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

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Alabama

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Architect

AL Agency Website

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Alaska*

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Architect

AK Agency Website

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Alaska additionally requires completion of a board-approved course in Arctic Engineering. Please visit the website below to check requirements and learn more.

Arizona

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

AZ Agency Website

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Arkansas

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Architect

AR Agency Website

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California*

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Architect

CA Agency Website

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California requires in completion of the California Supplemental Exam (CSE) in addition to other requirements. Please visit the website below to check requirements and learn more.

Colorado

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Architect

CO Agency Website

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Connecticut

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Architect

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Delaware

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Architect

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Florida

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Architect

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Georgia

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Architect

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Hawaii

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Architect

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Idaho

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

ID Agency Website

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Illinois

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Regulated Profession:
Licensed Architect

IL Agency Website

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Indiana

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Architect

IN Agency Website

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Iowa

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Architect

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Kansas

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Architect

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Kentucky

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Architect

KY Agency Website

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Louisiana

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Architect

LA Agency Website

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Maine

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Architect

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Maryland

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

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Massachusetts

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

MA Agency Website

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Michigan

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

MI Agency Website

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Minnesota

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

MN Agency Website

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Mississippi

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

MS Agency Website

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Missouri

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Architect

MO Agency Website

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Montana

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Architect

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Nebraska

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Architect

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Nevada

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Architect

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New Hampshire

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Architect

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New Jersey

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Architect

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New Mexico

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Architect

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New York

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Architect

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North Carolina

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Architect

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North Dakota

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Architect

ND Agency Website

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Ohio

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Architect

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Oklahoma

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Architect

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Oregon

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Architect

OR Agency Website

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Pennsylvania

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Architect

PA Agency Website

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Rhode Island

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Regulated Profession:
Registered Architect

RI Agency Website

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South Carolina

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

SC Agency Website

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South Dakota

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Architect

SD Agency Website

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Tennessee

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Architect

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Texas

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

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Vermont

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Architect

VT Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Virginia

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

VA Agency Website

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Washington

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

WA Agency Website

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West Virginia

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

WV Agency Website

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Wisconsin

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

WI Agency Website

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Wyoming

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

WY Agency Website

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District of Columbia

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

DC Agency Website

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Guam

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

GU Agency Website

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Northern Mariana Islands

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Regulated Profession:
Architect

CNMI Agency Website

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Puerto Rico

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Architect

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U.S. Virgin Islands

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Architect

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The University of Utah has not determined if the Architecture program meets state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:

American Samoa

Determination:
has not determined

AS Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Federated States of Micronesia

Determination:
has not determined

 

FSM Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Republic of Palau

Determination:
has not determined

PW Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Republic of the Marshall Islands

Determination:
has not determined

 

RMI Agency Website

Last Updated 10/17/23

Resources

NAAB Accreditation

The University of Utah offers Master of Architecture degrees accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

NATIONAL BOARD EXAM

The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) is required by all U.S. jurisdictions as a key step on the path to earning a license.

Program Page

The most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's Architecture program will be the program webpage.

REQUIREMENTS TOOL

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has created a map of each jurisdiction's requirements.

Resources

Header image courtesy of the University of Utah.

Last Updated: 10/17/23