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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School of
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 from 42 states and 35 countries

CAUS IN VT NEWS

University Exemplary Department or Program Awards honor effective teaching with a global perspective
on February 9, 2021 at 5:59 pm
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on February 2, 2021 at 4:57 pm
The Biden Administration, which is inheriting a polarized country and a monumental pandemic, does not want to have the […]
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on January 25, 2021 at 1:12 pm
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on January 22, 2021 at 4:28 pm
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on January 12, 2021 at 2:24 pm
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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.