Transcript: Unofficial transcripts or academic records must be uploaded directly to the ApplyYourself online application. International students must also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English. Please do NOT submit paper copies of this material because it will cause delays in your application processing. You will only be asked to submit official transcripts or academic records if you are admitted. The University of Minnesota reserves the right to require the submission of official transcripts or credentials any time during the admission review process. Curriculum Vitae: Résumé or CV Personal Statement: Statement of your relevant goals and experiences and how these would be served by a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Minnesota Name 3-5 particular faculty members with whom you wish to study Recommendation Letter: Three letters of recommendation are required and are processed through the online application. Applicants are encouraged to submit 2 of the 3 letters from faculty members who are familiar with their aptitude for academic work. If an applicant majored in architecture as an undergraduate, then faculty letters should be from design studio faculty. Essay: Submit a statement up to 1,000 words that includes 1) research interests including any past research pursued and methodology skills learned 2) ideal electives that would support your research interests and skill-building 3) a description of your work experience and professional progress and goals, including approximate IDP/AXP hours in each area and clarification of your intention for licensure (which state(s) and if you plan to track 5600 hours or 3740 hours or both). Portfolio: The portfolio should be uploaded as a pdf file electronically to the digital publishing platform ISSUU.COM. You will need to create an account as a "publisher" in order to use this site. There is no fee to do this. Please use your complete name in the registration process since this will be generating a URL weblink to your portfolio. The online application will ask you to paste in a "Link to Portfolio." Submit a portfolio of approximately 12-20 pages/sides that indicates an ability to produce drawings of architectural form and space, as well as a broader design sensitivity. Architectural drawings and design studio work should be included. Other work showing artistic or design ability or facility with digital technology may also be included. Please do not send a hard copy of the portfolio.

学位要求：Bachelor 专业要求：Individuals with a BA or BS degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban geography, city planning or related field. 课程要求：Under special circumstances individuals without strong design backgrounds will be admitted. 申请链接：http://arch.design.umn.edu/admissions/graduate/application_process.html 招生邮箱：archinfo@umn.com 邮寄地址：University of Minnesota, Graduate School, Attn: Transcripts, 309 Johnston Hall, 101 Pleasant St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455-0421