First term course planner
Effective Fall 2025. If you test into Math 20 or below, plan to take Math first term. If you test into Math 58/60 or higher, plan to take Math first or second term.
| If you plan to take: | Take: | ||||
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| 1 class | Arch 124 Intro to Building Systems – 3 credits | ||||
| 2 classes | Arch 124 Intro to Building Systems – 3 credits | Arch 126 Intro to AutoCAD – 3 credits | |||
| 3 classes | Arch 124 Intro to Building Systems – 3 credits | Arch 126 Intro to AutoCAD – 3 credits | Arch 161 Intro to Print Reading – 2 credits | ||
| 4 classes | Arch 124 Intro to Building Systems – 3 credits | Arch 126 Intro to AutoCAD – 3 credits | Arch 161 Intro to Print Reading – 2 credits | ARCH 121 Structures I – 2 credits or Math |
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| More than 12 credits | Arch 124 Intro to Building Systems – 3 credits | Arch 126 Intro to AutoCAD – 3 credits | Arch 161 Intro to Print Reading – 2 credits | ARCH 121 Structures I – 2 credits or Math |
Arch 100 Graphic Comm – 3 credits or Gen Ed – 3 credits |
Enrolling in the Architectural Design and Drafting program
There is no application process to begin the program. Students can register for any class that does not have a prerequisite. It is strongly recommended that you follow this first term course guide and meet with a program advisor during your first term in the program.
- Attend an information session.? If you need help applying to PCC, registering for classes, filling out a FAFSA, determining your placement for general education classes, you can visit an orientation center at any one of our campuses.
- Enroll as a PCC credit student. On the admissions form, list “degree seeking”. Your major will be ADD – Architectural Design and Drafting AAS degree or?ADDR – Architectural Design and Drafting Residential AAS.
- Receive your G# (Student Identification Number) and complete the online orientation.
- Determine placement in Writing and Math. You may need to take the ALEKS online math placement test depending when you graduated from high school or if you do not have prior college level course work. If you are transferring coursework in from another school, you will need to submit official copies of your transcript to student records to determine transferability of general education classes. If you are transferring classes that may meet specific Architecture program requirements, you will need to email the program’s Faculty Department Chair your unofficial (or official) copies of your transcripts, along with course descriptions.
- Register for classes: see the table above to choose first term. If the class is full, you may have the option of putting yourself on a wait list. You can find the class schedule online. Plan to see the Program Advisor for subsequent term planning once you are in your second term of the program.
- Pay for classes: payment for classes is due two weeks prior to the start of If you fail to make a payment plan before the due date, you may be dropped from your classes. You will not receive a bill in the mail. It is your responsibility to make sure your bill is paid prior to the payment due date. You can find your account information on the Paying for College tab on your MyPCC.
- Attend first day of class: make sure you attend the first day of class or the instructor may give away your seat to someone on the waitlist.
About transferring
This is not a transfer program.?If you are considering transferring to a professional (4 year) Architecture program, speak to the academic advisor regarding transfer requirements. Only Gen Ed and our ARCH200 course is transferable to PSU.