Graduate Advisors
Senior Graduate Advisor Kristie Stramaski serves architecture students who entered the program before Fall 2025.
Graduate Advisor Jeff Rudisill serves architecture students who entered the program in Fall 2025.
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Walk-In Hours:
Please note that advisors will do our best to honor walk-in hours, where you’re free to drop by our office for assistance. However, keep in mind that there may be conflicts with advisors’ schedules. If you have an in-depth question or need detailed assistance, you are best advised to book an appointment with an advisor directly or send an email to ensure that you will not only be helped in a timely fashion, but your advisor will be well-prepared for your meeting. Thanks for your understanding!
Monday: 10AM – 12PM
Tuesday: Please schedule an appointment directly
Wednesday: 10AM – 12PM
Thursday: Please schedule an appointment directly
Friday: 1:30PM – 3PM
Helpful Resources for Graduate Students
Graduate students may access many academic resources in the Graduate Student Portal, including:
- Submitting Graduate College Petitions
- Access to your Degree Audit
- Schedule advising appointments with Graduate College staff
- Links to other frequently used student forms
What is the difference between a Program Area and a Concentration?
The School of Architecture curriculum and faculty research are organized into five Program Areas, providing students with an opportunity to learn about architecture at different scales with diverse methods and technologies. As a graduate student, you are not required to study under just one Program Area but can use them as subject-matter guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Concentration is a guided program of study, that requires specific coursework to earn. This coursework does not require additional credit hours, but will be specific courses taken as part of the current degree program. The M.Arch degree has six Concentrations: Building Performance, Design of Tall Buildings, Detail and Fabrication, Health and Wellbeing, Urbanism, and History + Theory + Preservation. The MSAS degree has one Concentration: Structures. When a Concentration is completed as part of the degree program, it will show up on the final transcript, but not the diploma.
No, a Concentration is not required to earn a graduate degree in the School of Architecture.
Please fill out the form linked here and answer all questions completely to declare your intent. An advisor will reach out to you with next steps upon completion of this form. (please note that you may need to create a Google Apps @ Illinois account to access this form. Instructions on activating Google Apps here.)
You can find information about financial aid on this webpage.
Aid for graduate students is offered in the form of assistantships and fellowships. Materials submitted at the time of application to a School of Architecture graduate program serve as an application for all available fellowships. Applicants and students are awarded fellowships on the basis of merit.
Teaching assistantships are applied for each Spring upon the receipt of admission applications. Assistantships are awarded to about 1/8th of our graduate student population.
If you are an admitted or current student and the School of Architecture was unable to offer you an assistantship directly, you are welcome to explore the Assistantship Clearinghouse to see openings from across campus you may be qualified for.
You can find the Leave of Absence policy in the Graduate College Handbook, and please meet with an advisor for assistance. A Leave of Absence must be requested prior to the first day of classes – if it’s after the first day of classes, an advisor can assist with available options depending on your situation.
Please start at this page for a list of various resources the University provides to students including Mental Health Help, Medical Help, and Self-Help options. You’ll also be able to find resources for Accessibility and Accommodations, Basic Needs & Financial Resources, Food Assistance & Nutrition, Stress Management, amongst many others.
Please use the Cost of Attendance Calculator to see a comprehensive overview of expected tuition and fee costs.
Learn more about Champaign-Urbana!
The Graduate College has this great page with information about these twin cities and links to some visitor’s information. There’s a lot to do on-campus but also plenty to explore in the surrounding area!
I am a prospective student. Can you give me advice on submitting my application to the School of Architecture?
Please visit our admissions webpage and scroll down to find extensive information regarding required admission materials and selection criteria for our programs.