CAUS @ VT – The College of Architecture and Urban Studies

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The College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech is a global leader in architecture, art, construction, design, and public and international affairs. Founded in 1964, the college houses four top-ranked schools: the School of Architecture + Design, Myers-Lawson School of Construction, the School of Public and International Affairs, and the School of Visual Arts. Today, CAUS is home to more than 2,300 students, 300 faculty and staff, 15,000 active alumni, and hundreds of industry partners from around the globe.

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Architecture + Design

Architecture

Industrial Design

Landscape Architecture

Interior Design

MLSoC

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Myers-Lawson
School of Construction

Building Construction

Construction Engineering and Management

SPIA

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School of Public and International Affairs

Public Administration and Policy

Urban Affairs and Planning

Government and International Affairs

SOVA

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School of Visual Arts

Graphic Design (VCD)

Creative Technologies

Studio Art

Art History

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Choosing a degree program can be tough. Check out these undergraduate majors and minors we offer through our college, and if you have questions and want to learn more, consider scheduling a visit or get a current student’s perspective by contacting one of our college ambassadors.

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students enrolled in the Honors College

of CAUS students are on the Dean's List

students from 42 states and 35 countries

CAUS IN VT NEWS

Israel seeks spoiler role in Iran nuclear deal, says Virginia Tech expert
on April 12, 2021 at 6:59 pm
"Israel is declaring loud and clear that it wants to play the role of ‘spoiler’ in any newly hatched nuclear deal […]
Students design safe-distancing circles for community
on April 2, 2021 at 1:13 pm
Thanks to Virginia Tech students Kirat Pandher and Joonyoung Kang, Blacksburg residents and visitors have visual cues […]
FutureHAUS making return trip to Dubai for Expo2020
on April 1, 2021 at 12:25 pm
The award-winning, high-tech, solar-powered house designed and built by students from the College of Architecture and […]
Virginia Tech gives details on in-person commencement ceremonies and how to sign up
on March 31, 2021 at 6:00 pm
The university will host 15 commencement ceremonies in Lane Stadium to recognize individual graduates with up to four […]
Graduate Education Week honors outstanding master's and doctoral degree students
on March 31, 2021 at 1:20 pm
The students are chosen by their colleges each year for their excellent leadership, scholarship, research, and service […]

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Our diverse disciplines are united in one common goal: We build resilient, thriving communities – and design spaces and places that allow people to live better lives. Through our classes, research, community outreach, industry partnerships, and the graduates we produce, CAUS is fulfilling that promise.