Undergraduate student resources
BLA Program Guide
BLA Graduation Checklist 2022
BLA Curriculum & Requirements
BLA Curriculum Guide (updated October 2021)
BLA.Requirements Checklist (updated September 2021)
BLA Course Sequence Charts (updated October 2021)
BLA Directed Electives
Graduate student resources
MLA Program Guide (updated 10.2020)
MLA Curriculum & Requirements
MLA Curriculum Course Guidelines (updated 09.2020)
MLA Curriculum Summary Chart (updated 09.2020)
MLA DARS – how to run a degree audit
MLA I + II Credit Checklist (entering 2020 and later)
MLA I + II Typical Course Sequence Charts (updated 2022)
MLACapstoneGuidelines (2022)
MLA Capstone Summary Diagram AY2022-23
Capstone Advisers – Eligible Faculty AY2022-23
LARCH 700 Thesis Credits Agreement
LARCH 703 Group Project Agreement
MLA Dual Degree Curriculum & Requirements
MLA-MArch degree requirements checklist (updated 02.2021)
Dual MARCH-MLA curriculum (updated 1.28.22)
MLA-MUP planning form (Three-Year)
MLA-MUP planning form (Four-Year)
MLA-MUP 3-year typical sequence (updated 07.2021)
MLA-MUP 4-year typical sequence (updated 07.2021)
MLA Graduation / End of Year Documents
Graduation and Final Quarter Checklist for MLA students (2022)
End of Year Checklist for MLA students (2022)
Department forms and petitions
Curriculum Petition (pdf)
LARCH Digital Media II Waiver (AY2022)
LARCH 499 Request Form
LARCH 600 Request Form
LARCH 476/601 Internship
LARCH 700 Thesis Credits Request Form
Computer + Technology Resources
UW//LA Computer Recommendations for Students
L ARCH Student Digital Media Resources (Canvas page with LA 440 modules) – contact Jennie if you weren’t added
College of Built Environments Resources
CBE Online Learning Resources (includes software tutorials and access)
Gould Hall Digital Commons
Archnet (Architecture Hall Resources)
Software + Application Server+Remote Access Lab
Need a laptop, tablet, camera or other technology?
CBE Student Loaner Program
UW Student Technology Loan Program
Department Grievance Reporting Protocol
The Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Washington is committed to supporting all members of our community in actively addressing concerns of stigma and discrimination through a clear and accountable process. This document establishes acting principles, provides definitions, and delineates the protocols and processes to report grievances. If you, or someone you are advocating for, has a grievance, please read this document fully and follow the steps provided. The Department maintains confidentiality in all grievance matters.
See the full UW//LA Department Grievance Reporting Protocol [PDF, updated 05.2021]
Department Communications
UW//LA community calendar
Want to add this to your Google Calendar or other online calendar?
Instructions on how to add UW//LA Calendar layer to your personal Google Calendar:
- On your computer, open Google Calendar.
- On the left sidebar, next to “Other Calendars,” click “+” > Import.
- Click this link to download the ics file. Upload this file for the import.
- Click Add Calendar. The calendar will appear on the left side under “Other calendars.”
Social Media
Facebook – @uwlarch
Instagram – @uw_landscape_architecture
Looking for College of Built Environments resources and LARCH department news?
Check out the INTRANET.
Internships + Jobs
Join our LinkedIn group University of Washington Landscape Architecture for the latest in jobs and internships.
Students can learn more about receiving academic credit for internships by reviewing L ARCH 476/601 Description (PDF, updated 05.2021).
The UW//LA PAC (Professional Advisory Council) Research and Education Committee has compiled a list of local firms with current internship opportunities. See the UW//LA PAC Internship Inventory.
Other Resources
Landscape Related Internships (PDF, updated 10.2020)
Seattle Firms + Agencies List (PDF, updated 2018)
Student-led Initiatives
EXTENTS, our student-run magazine
UWASLA, our student-run chapter of ASLA
UWASLA JEDI, a student-led organization seeking to foster a more just, equitable, diverse and inclusive environment
Other Resources
Scholarship List – This is a living document that is continuously updated throughout the year. See notes in Column B for search instructions
Student Guide: Asking for Letters of Recommendation
Studio Policy
Fishbowl Reservations
CBE COVID-19 Response
UW Health and Wellness Resources
CBE Student Stipend Fund
Additional resources for students of diverse identities can be found on our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page
Dealing with an emergency or crisis? UW can help.
Emergency Aid assists students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardships that may disrupt their education or prevent them from earning their UW degree, including:
- Food security
- Emergency medical/dental costs
- Housing and living expenses
- Family emergencies
- Natural disasters
- Loss of income
- And more…
Aid may come in a variety of forms, including grants, loans and/or campus and community resources.
UW//LA Department + Advising Meetings
Autumn Advising for BLAs
Summer Advising for BLAs
Preparing to Graduate for MLAs
Advising for Spring 2021
BLA Advising Slides for Spring 2021 (access with UW account)
MLA Advising Resources for Spring 2021
2020 Election + Student Support Resources
October 29 Advising Meetings
October 2 Town Hall
Here’s the RECORDING and SLIDES!
A: There is a discount from Adobe ($20/month) but they ended the free access from the spring. If you check the college resource page it has the info: http://intranet.be.uw.edu/facultystaff/timely-resources/
A: Suzzallo and other libraries (not Gould) are starting to accept returns: https://www.lib.washington.edu/services/borrow/returns.
Contact be-help@uw.edu. Phone number: 206.543.8531
September 10 Town Hall
Q+A
Does the CBE Emergency Fund have any restrictions? Is it only for US residents?
The emergency fund is not restricted – citizens, international students, and undocumented students are all eligible for this fund. If you request funds, please make sure you indicate you are requesting through the CBE Emergency Fund in the space provided.
Should we wait to apply for the stipend until the quarter begins, like the emergency fund?
You can request funds through the stipend fund immediately.
Is the survey for CBE workspaces new or or the same one that went out around a month ago?
This is a new survey. The last one was just to gauge interest. You MUST fill this one out if you need a workspace.
How do I join the MS Teams group?
Use this link. You can access MS Teams through the desktop app, phone app or web browser application.
August 7 Department Email
Hello All.
We hope this email finds you, and those close to you, healthy and well. For those of you who presented in the Fairy Tales of the City studio a few weeks ago – congratulations – your fables were thoughtful, grounded, deeply personal, and well crafted.
It is both an exciting and uncertain time in the department. We are happy for our recently graduated alumni as they take the next step in their professional and personal futures, encouraged by our current students who are advancing in their educations, and excited to welcome a new group of students into our community.
Yesterday, UW President Ana Mari Cauce and Provost Mark Richards announced the University of Washington is shifting to a predominantly remote teaching and learning structure for Autumn 2020. While all intentions were to begin school in a hybrid format with some in-person and some remote courses, it has become clear with the continued rise of COVID-19 cases that we can not ensure the health and safety of our entire community. As a result, as College of Built Environments (CBE) Dean Renee Cheng shared in her email, all classes in our department and CBE will be taught remotely.
While certainly disappointing, we do see a lot of opportunities emerging. We have spent the summer planning for multiple scenarios, and are well prepared for this transition to online learning for another term. We have learned much over the past five months, and the faculty and staff are working closely together to ensure the transition will be smooth. While we cannot anticipate all circumstances, we have thought through and discussed a variety of teaching and learning strategies for our different types of courses: studios, lectures, seminars and technology, created greater curriculum connections across courses and provided training to faculty and staff on technology resources and best practices. We were able to review and incorporate student comments and suggestions from Spring quarter’s survey into preparations for Autumn quarter. We are writing today to update you on our progress in planning for Autumn term and some of the options and resources available to you as students.
Advanced Studio Selection
On Monday (August 10th), the advanced studio preference survey will be sent to continuing BLA/MLA and new MLA II (2-year track) students. The deadline to complete the survey is August 22. For new BLA and MLA I (3-year track) students, you should enroll in LARCH 401 – Design Foundations Studio.
International Students
We understand the shifting federal policies for our international students has caused additional uncertainty and stress. The Department, College, and University value each of you and we are continuing to support and advocate for you. If you are an incoming or continuing student from another country, we want to ensure that you will be able to fully enroll in our programs. If you are seeking to join us here in Seattle, we will work with you to secure your I-20. For new students, if you plan to remain in your home country and study remotely, neither an I-20 or F-1 is required to enroll.
Incoming Students
For those of you that will be joining our department in either the undergraduate or graduate program, we encourage you to take some time to virtually explore what the department and college have to offer. We are currently in the process of updating this year’s Design Prep Week and Orientation to online formats. We will send details about content and format soon.
Department Communications
For our community conversations we are shifting from Slack to MS Teams (UWCBE_LARCH). While most found Slack to work well for our needs, it is not University of Washington approved or FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) compliant. Please spend a few minutes getting familiar with Teams and post any questions you think would benefit others to the Discussion Board channels.
CBE Emergency Relief Fund
For those of you who are experiencing financial hardship, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to seek assistance through the CBE Emergency Relief Fund. This fund has been established by our community of professional advisors, faculty, friends, and alumni for the to provide financial support for you during these challenging times. The support provided can be used for medical costs, unexpected housing and living expense concerns, family emergencies, technology adaptation, and travel issues. When applying, make sure you mention the CBE emergency fund in the body of your message. All students (US citizens, international students, and undocumented students) can apply to the CBE Emergency Relief Fund.
Deferred Enrollment or Leave of Absence
While we are confident that we are providing the foundations for a rich and productive learning environment, we understand that for some of you the current uncertainty and shifts in teaching approaches and structures or ability to be in Seattle does not meet your hopes and expectations for maximizing your opportunities while in school. As we seek to support each of you, and encourage you to remain engaged and enrolled, for some continuing students, a leave of absence from the program and University may be the most appropriate course of action at this time. Similarly, for some new graduate students, deferring enrollment to either Winter 2020 or Autumn 2021 may be appropriate. We encourage you to explore and discuss your options with your advisor (BLA – Nick Dreher or MLA – Julie Parrett). We ask that you complete a request for Leave of Absence (continuing students) or Deferred Enrollment (new students) by Monday, August 31st.
Town Hall Conversation
Finally, we will be hosting a Department Town Hall conversation on Thursday September 3rd, 5-6:00 pm (PST- Seattle) to provide additional information and answer questions. Please plan on attending, but the meeting will be recorded and shared.
Zoom information:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98641644952?pwd=NjVlc3g0ZGhueXh1T0ZWcGUwSldhdz09
Meeting ID: 986 4164 4952
Passcode: 114488
One tap mobile
+12063379723,,98641644952# US (Seattle)
Find your local number: https://washington.zoom.us/u/acwYEk6Bs8
We are here to support you, individually and as a community. While challenges loom large at the moment, we are confident we will all face them with purpose and determination and look forward to a time when we can all gather to celebrate our successes together.
Sincerely,
Ken Yocom
Chair + Associate Professor
kyocom@uw.edu
Vanessa Lee
Program Administrator
vnL2@uw.edu
Nick Dreher
Undergraduate Advisor
ndreher@uw.edu
Schedule an advising session: www.calendly.com/ndreher
Julie Parrett
Graduate Program Coordinator
parrettj@uw.edu
Schedule an advising session: www.calendly.com/parrettj
May 6 Autumn Advising Sessions
BLA Advising Slides 05.06.2020
MLA Advising SlideS 05.06.2020
April 14 BLA Summer Advising Session
2020 Advising for Summer Quarter
April 14, 2020
Summer Course List
L ARCH 407 Summer Studio
Still tentative, but we are hoping to offer this course. Priority for first-year BLAs on accelerated sequence (target graduation is Spring 2021). Would be offered A-term only MWF 1:30–5:20.
Please complete the L ARCH 407 survey: https://forms.gle/H4bf6AQGpXehYc9k9
L ARCH 498 Special Topics | Landscape Literacy
Jenn Engelke
It is crucial/imperative for landscape architects to engage site users through design allowing them to form meaningful connections with the land. In this advanced seminar, we will study themes of ecological literacy, ecological placemaking, and environmental storytelling and delve into strategies for effectively incorporating them into design. Through readings, research, and discussion, we will:
- Discover educational opportunities, personal connections, and stories that landscapes tell us
- Identify designed landscapes that reveal past histories, present conditions, and future possibilities
- Explore approaches used to encourage landscape literacy and demonstrate ways to promote it within our own designs
Could count for directed elective (urban planning probably)
April 10 Dept Meeting
Presentation Slides – April 10 Dept Meeting [PDF]
Meeting Notes [PDF]
March 24 BLA Advising Sessions
Slides – BLA Advising Session 03.24.2020
Q+A Discussion
Q: Which courses are synchronous or asynchronous?
A: L ARCH 363/563 and L ARCH 423 will be offered in an asynchronous module format. All other L ARCH courses will synchronous and students should expect to participate during scheduled class times.
Q: Will other courses outside L ARCH be impacted?
A: This is handled on a case by case basis in the departments. Most ESRM courses will be offered and open enrollment.
March 24 MLA Advising Sessions
FROM MLA ADVISING SESSIONS – MARCH 24
Q: Where can we find out if courses will be asynchronous or synchronous?
A: L ARCH 363/563 and L ARCH 423 will be offered in an asynchronous module format. All other L ARCH courses will synchronous and students should expect to participate during scheduled class times.
Q: What will we be presenting for thesis if thesis presentations are pushed back until June? A: A: Ken will be in touch about general changes related to thesis (thesis presentations, final exhibition, work structure, etc). If you have specific questions about your thesis, contact your Committee Chair. If they are not responding, reach out to Julie Parrett or Ken.
Q: I’m not sure how to complete my thesis given social distancing requirements, what do I do?
A: If you have specific questions about your thesis, contact your Committee Chair/Members. If they are not responding, reach out to Julie Parrett or Ken. Ken will be in touch about general changes related to thesis (thesis presentations, final exhibition, work structure, etc).
Q: If I am planning to do study abroad in the fall and complete the Digital Media II waiver work over spring or summer but then study abroad is cancelled, do I still receive credit for the waiver?
A: Yes. In order to be eligible for the Digital Media II waiver, you must first apply and receive approval from your advisor (Nick for BLA + Julie P for MLA). Contact your advisor if you have questions.
Q: Should I drop courses that don’t seem easily translated to remote learning?
A: The short answer is no. The department has reviewed the contact and learning objectives for all courses to evaluate whether the learning objectives could be met if the course is taught remotely. If learning objectives could not be met, the course was cancelled for spring quarter. The Design/Build studio is the only course that was cancelled. Students registered for Design/Build have been contacted by their advisor.
Q: When should we expect to hear from faculty about how their course will work being taught remotely, I am concerned I don’t have access to necessary supplies, software, etc?
A: Faculty will try to reach out this week but please be patient as faculty are replanning courses, etc given the situation. We will share the Dept. Tech Survey with all faculty so they understand general issues for students but faculty will also do a survey specifically for their course to understand what is feasible for students this quarter.
Q: Where can I get access to the CBE server/computers?
A: The CBE IT team have assembled answers and links to software, etc here – http://intranet.be.uw.edu/facultystaff/timely-resources/
March 23 UW//LA Department Meeting
Slides – Department Meeting 03.23.2020
Resources
The department has created a Slack Workspace (UWCBE_LARCH) to post resources and build an online communication through the term. Email Nick (ndreher@uw.edu) to request access to the Slack page.
