FAQs
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Architecture FAQs
1. What do my program fees pay for?
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2. Who can I use the woodshop?
A. NDSU students currently enrolled in the 2nd through 5th year programs of the Department of Architecture and Landscape Architecture may utilize the facility. Students at the first year level are not eligible. The reason for this is first year students do not pay program fees. Program fees fund many of the resources at your disposal; the wood shop is one of these.
3. When can I use the woodshop?
A. The shop is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Shop staff take a break between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. One must be supervised by the staff to use the woodshop.
4. Are there any architecture organizations I can join?
A. Yes. The most prominent one is the American Institute of Architecture Students or AIAS. There is also the architecture honors society Tau Sigma Delta. Lastly, Sigma Phi Delta is an Architecture and Engineering Fraternity.
5. What is my mentor used for, and how can I contact him/her?
A. A mentor is used for first year students as a resource for any questions one might have about the arcitecture program. A first year student will be assigned a third or fourth year architecure student to serve as a mentor through one of their freshman classes. The best way to contact a mentor is probably through the NDSU email system.
6. Where can I go to print my work?
A. The NDSU Downtown Campus building has a computer lab on the fourth floor that is accessible to second through fifth year students. There is also a computer lab run by ITS on the fourth floor with printing capabilities. On campus there are computer labs with printing capabilitys at the IACC and the NDSU Library. In addition, a number of dorms have printing stations, although these only print in black and white. For other printing options, one can visit Mathison's Express Press Graphics, or Kinko's Fedex, both of which are experienced with printing student's projects.
7. I need to take digital photos, but don’t have a camera. What can I do?
A. The NDSU architecture department has digital cameras that students can use as long as they sign them out. The NDSU bookstore also has cameras that can be rented, but they are not free.
8. Are there any classes I should be taking in High School to prepare for this major?
A. The NDSU architecture program does not have any pre-requisite classes. However, the best courses to study in high school are those that would be recommended for any demanding college program-a sound mixture of courses in sciences, humanities and social sciences. Physics, trigonometry, art, freehand drawing and literature are recommended. Courses in mechanical drawing and architectural drawing are not necessary and, in fact, may be less useful than general academic or fine arts subjects.
9. Is there financial aid available to architecture students?
A. Yes there is!
Look at the List of Available Architecture Scholarships and Awards available
10. How much should I expect to pay to be in the architecture program?
A. Go to the Tuition and Fee Information Page
11. What is AIAS and how can I get involved?
A. AIAS stands for the American Institute of Architecture Students. NDSU students have the opportunity to become involved in a number of activities and opportunities.
Take a look at the American Institute of Architecture Students Homepage
12. What is required for my internship, and when should I start the process?
A. Information regarding internship information and the process can be found at IDP Information
NDSU FAQs
1. Where can I find jobs in the area?
A. A good place to start is at the NDSU Career Center. Local Employers will list job openings on this website. For architecture jobs, one can visit the jobs section of this website, here.
2. What does my ID card do?
A. Your Bison Card does a lot of things such as letting you into your residence hall, letting you into the dining centers, letting you check out books from the library, and many other things. The full list can be found here.
3. Where can I park downtown?
A. Around the downtown building, the only place to park is in a gravel lot on the backside of the downtown building. The paved parking lot at the back is not meant for students. There is street parking in many places, often with a two hour time limit. Street parking is not allowed anywhere between the hours of 2 AM and 7 AM, when the city is doing maintenance. More information on parking can be found can be found at the City of Fargo's website here.
4. How do I get to class downtown?
A. One can drive and park downtown, but a much easy method is to take Metro Area Transit buses downtown. A bus will leave the Memorial Union every fifteen minutes heading downtown, and the trip takes around ten minutes. The buses are free to all university students, but you need to have you Bison Card with you. More Metro Area Transit info can be found here.
