The Master of Architecture professional degree conferred by the School of Architecture is accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB). The NAAB last reviewed the School in 2009, and following an accreditation visit granted a full six-year term of accreditation . NAAB visiting teams, with members representing each of the five collateral organizations, review programs against The Conditions and Procedures established by the NAAB Board. The School of Architecture is required to make all students and faculty aware of these documents (see below).
Statement on Accreditation
2009 Accreditation Documents [TBA]
2009 Architecture Program Report (.PDF)
2009 Visiting Team Report (.PDF)
Student Performance Criteria Part One
Student Performance Criteria Part Two
NAAB Publications for Students and Faculty
Guide to the 1998 Student Performance Criteria with 2002 addendum (.PDF)
The NAAB Conditions for Accreditation (including Student Performance Criteria) may be found on the NAAB web site: www.naab.org.
Architecture Collateral Organizations
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Institute of Architecture Students
National Architectural Accreditation Board
National Council of Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB)
QuickFact #006
In 2002 AIAS Illinois proudly hosted FORUM, the annual meeting of the American Institute of Architecture Students, in Chicago. Entitled City Reborn, the event welcomed more than 1450 students, professionals, and academics from around the world.
