PS Your application and all supporting documents help us to understand your work, your goals, and your abilities as a future architect. Your personal statement should articulate why you are drawn to the Graduate Program in Architecture at Rice (what experiences have prepared you, and what aspirations do you have for your potential studies here at Rice?). GPA The minimum GPA is a 3.0 for applicants applying to the Master of Architecture and Master of Arts in Architecture programs. Fee The fee is eighty-five U.S. dollars (U.S. $85.00). An applicant whose online check is returned for insufficient funds will be charged an additional fee of $10. RL Three letters are required and must be submitted through the online process initiated through your application. It is always preferable to have academic references representing your major field, though we recognize that there are situations where this may not be possible. In such circumstances, we encourage you to seek out those persons who can comment on qualities that will be relevant to your academic goals and abilities. Requests for online letters of recommendation accompanied by an online reference form are sent to the applicant's recommenders once the application has been submitted. Transcript Transcripts should be mailed directly to: Rice University School of Architecture MS-50 P.O. Box 1892 Houston, TX 77251-1892 If sent by Express Mail: Rice University School of Architecture MS-50 6100 Main Street Houston, TX 77005-1892