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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

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Architecture and Community Planning

Urban Architecture

The Urban Architecture program teaches students to utilize design as a tool for creating sustainable urban environments. Through research-based collaboration with partners across various fields such as environmental studies and agriculture, students within the program are constantly exploring new solutions for sustainability in urban settings. As the program is housed within the only urban land-grant institution in the nation, a major focus of the program is the relationship between architecture and urban agriculture.

Mission

The Urban Architecture program seeks to educate the next generation of architects with an emphasis on developing sustainable infrastructure and urban sustainability initiatives in the District of Columbia and urban areas around the world.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree program is a four-year program that requires the completion of 120 credit hours. Students may opt for a concentration in urban sustainability, which includes 12 credits of environmental science courses (see curriculum).

Learn More about the Program

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

The M.Arch. (Track I) program is for students with a pre-professional degree in architecture. The program has a duration of three years and requires 49 credit hours (see curriculum).

The M.Arch. (Track II) is for students with a non-architecture undergraduate degree. This is an accelerated program of study that requires 85 credit hours to complete (see curriculum).

Learn More About the Program

Career Options

  • Architect (upon completion of licensure process)
  • Designer
  • Building plans examiner/code official
  • Planner (upon completion of the certification process)
  • Facility Manager
  • Contact Career Services

Cost and Financial Aid

For information on tuition and fees, please visit here. Financial aid information is available here.

Please note that tuition and fees cover the costs for general supplies and specialized materials needed during the full course of study to complete the NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture (Track I and Track II) program. Books and/or digital books are available at no cost in the library and may be purchased or rented by students.

 

Contact Us

The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES)
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-274-7124

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Complete the program information request form to learn more about CAUSES programs.

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