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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

Researchers examine impact of digital information on COVID-19 decisions and behavior
on October 21, 2020 at 12:29 pm
The study, funded by a National Science Foundation Rapid Response Research grant, will shed light on decision-making […]
Fighting COVID with design
on October 7, 2020 at 4:01 pm
Bobby Vance, alumnus and former faculty member in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies, led design of a COVID […]
The Market of Virginia Tech helps provide healthy food to students in need
on September 29, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Supported by a $1.5 million donation by the alumni couple Hema and Mehul Sanghani, the university recently launched an […]
Cadets’ service projects deliver major boost to on-campus package distribution
on September 23, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Maintaining strong physical distancing, donning face coverings, and bringing with them an enduring Ut Prosim spirit, […]
Virtual discussion highlights College of Architecture and Urban Studies' strategic vision, connection to university priorities
on September 21, 2020 at 1:28 pm
During a virtual update and Q&A session on Sept. 9, Dean Richard Blythe spearheaded a discussion that highlighted […]

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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.