University of Notre Dame
School of Architecture
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556

Overview
The University of Notre Dame, a Holy Cross institution, was founded in 1842 by the Rev. Edward F. Sorin, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross. In 1844, the University was chartered by a special act of the legislature of the State of Indiana. Combining the style of the French college and seminary in which Father Sorin and his associates were educated, Notre Dame began as both a secondary school and a four-year college offering the baccalaureate degree in the liberal arts. It soon adapted to the style of the typical nineteenth-century American university, introducing a science curriculum in 1865, the first American Catholic law school in 1869, an engineering college in 1873, a graduate program in 1918, and the College of Business in 1921. The University was first accredited by the North Central Association in 1913.

There are16 students enrolled in the graduate program, 7 of whom were international students.

The Community
Notre Dame is located on the northern boundary of South Bend, Indiana, just off the Indiana Toll Road (Interstates 80 and 90) and about 90 miles east of Chicago. Eight airlines operate from the Michiana Regional Airport, providing connecting flights to nine major cities. The Amtrak terminal is on the New York–Chicago line; in addition, there is a commuter line that runs into Chicago's Loop District.

Programs of study and degree requirements
The School of Architecture offers an NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture degree. There are two available areas of concentration, classical studies and traditional architecture and urban design, both of which are four semesters in duration.

The concentration in classical studies and traditional architecture (professional degree) is intended for students who have a four- or five-year degree in architecture and are seeking a professional graduate degree. The theoretical direction of the curriculum is based on the principles and rules of classical architecture. The intent is to train architects who can design in the classical tradition within the exigencies of contemporary practice. Course work begins with an intensive study of design, theory, and elements of classical architecture. The second semester is spent in residence at the University of Notre Dame's Rome Studies Centre in the centro storico, where students engage in design, history, and theory courses focused on the Rome context. The final two semesters are spent on the Notre Dame campus. Two studios are offered, providing students with opportunities to design in a variety of scales and contexts. The program culminates in a two-semester thesis that synthesizes the student's experience.

The concentration in urban design (postprofessional degree) is intended for students who have a professional degree in architecture. The goal of the program is to develop design and critical-thinking skills to architecturally address the problems confronting contemporary cities. The theoretical direction of this concentration is based on the paradigms of traditional European and American cities. Students are compelled to address design strategies based on an awareness of the complexity of scales and contexts within which the city's historical developments unfold. The issues range from the environmental concerns and the size of the city to the city's composition consisting of quarters, squares, streets, and blocks and the balance of the architecture of the public and private realms. Course work begins with an intensive study of the traditional city's morphology and its architecture. The second semester is spent in residence at the University of Notre Dame's Rome Studies Centre in the centro storico, engaging in design, urban history, and theory. A sequence of two studios are offered, paralleling the first concentration in classical studies. The program culminates in a two-semester thesis that synthesizes the student's experience.

Facilities & Resources
The Architecture Library, within the School of Architecture, has more than 24,800 volumes, 119 U.S. and international journal titles, and microfilm/microfiche research collections. The Rare Book Room offers a selection of European and American editions. The library also provides access to a range of electronic indexes and research sources. In the Rome Library, there are 3,920 volumes and ten journal subscriptions. Students also benefit from the Theodore M. Hesburgh Library, which holds 2 million volumes, including art and art history books, and the Engineering Library, with its collection of 40,000 volumes and some 850 journal titles. The School of Architecture offers computer lab facilities and a wood shop for furniture making and model building.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition for students enrolled in Notre Dame's School of Architecture during the academic year is approximately $30,220. The required medical insurance through the University is about $688.

Financial Aid: Candidates in the program are eligible for financial support. Support is available through fellowships and graduate assistantships including the Bond-Montedonico Fellowship program; the Joseph Z. Burgee and Joseph Z. Burgee, Jr., Fellowship program; the James A. Nolen, Jr., Fellowship; and the Joseph M. and Virginia L. Corasaniti Architecture Fellowship and through special funds provided by other benefactors and sources. Students who receive stipends are required to complete teaching or research assistantships (15 hours per week) during the three semesters spent at the South Bend campus.

Housing/Living Expenses: Living expenses in South Bend are average compared to the national norms and are approximately $9850 per year. Limited on-campus housing is available for single and married students. A large variety of housing options are found near the Notre Dame campus. For on-campus housing information, students should contact the Office of Student Residences, 311 Administration Building, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556 (219-631-5878). Off-campus information is available by calling 219-631-5583.

How to Apply
For those applicants with practice experience in architecture, a minimum of one letter of recommendation from a registered practicing architect is required in addition to the references required by the Graduate School. All applicants must submit a portfolio of their creative work from academic experience, from independent projects, and from practice. The portfolio size should be a maximum of 11 inches by 14 inches and should include only reproductions, not originals. A visit to the campus and a personal interview are optional for applicants. Interviews are conducted by the School of Architecture's Graduate Studies Committee.

Completed applications and all admission requirements except the portfolio should be directed to the Graduate Admissions Office. Portfolios only (with self-addressed return package and sufficient return postage if return of portfolio is desired) should be directed to the address below.

Robert Amico, Professor; M.Arch., Harvard. Architectural design.

Robert Brandt, Professional Specialist; M.F.A., Indiana State. Furniture.

Richard Bullene, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Pennsylvania. Architectural design, modernist Italian theory.

Norman Crowe, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies; M.Arch., Cornell. Architectural design, traditional architecture and urbanism.

Alan Defrees, Professional Specialist; B.Arch., Notre Dame. Technical courses.

Victor Deupi, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Pennsylvania. Architectural design, architectural theory, traditional architecture and urbanism.

Michael Djordjevitch, Visiting Assistant Professor (Rome); M.Arch., Princeton. Design and archaeology.

Dennis Doordan, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Columbia. History and theory of twentieth-century architecture and design.

Richard Economakis, Assistant Professor; M.Arch. Cornell. Architectural design, traditional architecture and urbanism.

Barbara Kenda, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Pennsylvania. Architectural design, architectural theory, building technology, traditional architecture and urbanism.

Michael Lykoudis, Associate Professor and Associate Chairman; M.Arch., Illinois. Architectural design, traditional architecture and urbanism.

Dino Marcantonio, Assistant Professor; M.Arch., Virginia. Computers, architectural design, traditional architecture and urbanism.

Ettore Maria Mazola, Visiting Assistant Professor (Rome); B.Arch., University of Rome La Sapienza. Design and construction of ancient and modern buildings.

Paloma Pajares, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Politécnicade Madrid. Architectural design.

Richard Piccolo, Visiting Assistant Professor (Rome); M.F.A., CUNY, Brooklyn. Painting.

Thomas Smith, Professor; M.Arch., Berkeley. Architectural design, Vitruvius and Hellenistic classical architecture, Greek revival architecture, traditional architecture and urbanism.

John Stamper, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies; Ph.D., Northwestern. Architectural design and history, nineteenth- and twentieth-century architecture and urbanism, ancient Italian architecture.

Duncan Stroik, Associate Professor; M.Arch., Yale. Architectural design, Vitruvian principles of Palladio, traditional architecture and urbanism.

Carroll William Westfall, Francesco Montana Professor and Chairman; Ph.D., Columbia. History and theory, Renaissance architecture, American architecture, traditional architecture and urbanism.

Samir Younés, Associate Professor and Director of Rome Studies; M.Arch., Texas. Architectural design, architectural theory, traditional architecture and urbanism.

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