Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture

Landscape architects plan and design creative solutions for outdoor spaces, connecting people through the skillful combination of art and science. At WVU, the Landscape Architecture Program excels in teaching analytical planning, creative design, and technical construction knowledge grounded in community-led engagement. Our 4-year program is unique, offering a blend of small class sizes and individual and group project-based learning that addresses contemporary subjects ranging from environmental sustainability to economic development. You’ll graduate with a degree that’s highly sought after by design consulting firms, governmental planning departments, construction firms, transportation planning agencies, and other employers.

WVU will convert applicants academic results into a U.S. grade point average (GPA) on a maximum 4.0 scale. Freshman applicants with a converted GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale can be admitted, although some majors may have higher GPA requirements for direct entry.