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 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

Exhibit celebrates work of renowned architect and educator Leonard Currie
on May 14, 2021 at 1:51 pm
Currie, a renowned architect and educator, led the architecture program at Virginia Tech from 1956 to 1962, laying the […]
Class of 2021: For Ryan King, campus construction offers a strong foundation for future career path
on May 12, 2021 at 2:21 pm
King has played an integral role in testing cutting-edge robotic technology on university capital construction sites.
Emily Warwick named 2021 Outstanding Senior for the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
on May 11, 2021 at 1:08 pm
“Along with my classes and research in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, I was able to pursue such a […]
Gates Breeden named 2021 Outstanding Senior for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies
on May 11, 2021 at 12:54 pm
Breeden credited his success within the five-year, professional degree program in the School of Architecture + Design […]
Academic advisors recognized for exemplary advising by Virginia Tech
on May 10, 2021 at 11:22 am
Honorees are also nominated for awards through NACADA (Global Community for Academic Advising) which are presented at […]

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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.