Admission Information
Program
How to Apply
To apply, submit an application along with a fee of $50 to Jefferson.
After submitting the application, you will receive instructions on how to submit your supporting application materials listed below through your online MyJefferson account. If you prefer, you may also mail your materials to:
Thomas Jefferson University
Graduate Application Document Processing
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
You will receive a MyJefferson identification number via email once you submit your application for admission. Be sure to include your name and MyJefferson ID on all documents that you mail to Jefferson.
Supporting Materials
Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts can be sent electronically by the institution to enroll@jefferson.edu or mailed to the address above.
Personal Statement: Submit a personal statement that describes your interest in pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture & Design Research and your future research agenda that describes your broad focus area/concentration.
Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of reference that provide insight into your academic competence. One reference is required to come from an academic source. The other recommendation can come from an academic or professional source. You may request recommendations through your MyJefferson account.
Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.
Portfolio: Submission of a portfolio of work is optional.
Prerequisites
Before applying to Jefferson, you should review the prerequisites required for admission for your program of interest.
Additional Requirements for International Coursework
Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.
International Applicants
At Jefferson, we set a high priority on the exchange of ideas, research, and education with members of the international community. Learn more about specific requirements for international applicants.
Application Deadlines
To be considered complete and eligible for review, an application must be verified and all applicable documents must be submitted by the program deadline date.
- Fall Priority Application Deadline: March 1
- Fall Application Deadline: August 1
Questions
Contact us for more information about this program, how to apply for admission, and your application status.
Admissions
Phone: 215-951-2800
Email: enroll@jefferson.edu