Washington Alexandria Architecture Center
Features
- Recently awarded Architectural Educator Award by the AIA|DC!
- All our classes mix undergrad and graduate students
- Our students help shape our own learning environment
Washington Alexandria Architecture Center
Alexandria, VA
Academics
Registration- Priority: With seniors
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
- Architecture - recognized by the AIA|DC and Washington Architecture Foundation as exceptional
Unique Academic Programs
- Architecture - Our program is an off-campus urban location which uses the surrounding city as a living laboratory for study. The city is our campus.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Architecture, Design, Industrial Design... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- 2.5 GPA
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- Not available
- Will not accept
- Will accept Host Payment Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
- Estimated cost: $6587.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
- Host Payment: None.
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
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Important Notes: No financial aid available to incoming students. There is no Health Service at this campus; information on walk-in and urgent care is provided to students. Proof of insurance is required of incoming students. Some courses may have materials fees.
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 33% living on campus
- Double: $1500
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $1500
- Proximity to campus: .1
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
*On-Campus Housing may be limited or restricted for AY 22/23 due to upper administration decisions. We are working to change that. Please contact Coordinator with questions.* All units in The Gallery, a renovated old church, are apartments with kitchens and living rooms. They can house 2, 3, and 4 students; the prices range between $900-1750 per month, depending on the number of people per unit. The Gallery offers a central sky-lit atrium common area for studying and socializing and a roof terrace with views of Old Town. The building is a half block from the main WAAC building. There are a few parking spaces available for an additional fee and are allocated first come, first served.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal plans are not available.
Health
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per semester.
Requirements