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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Alexandria
Population | 6,216,589
Enrollment | 100
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Host Payment

Term Dates
Fall | 08/21-12/13
Spring | 01/15-05/10

Washington Alexandria Architecture Center

Alexandria, VA

       
Recently awarded Architectural Educator Award by the AIA|DC!
We mix undergrad and graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s in architecture, landscape & urban design
Our Â鶹´«Ã½s help shape our own learning environment through design/build

About This Campus

The Washington Alexandria Architecture Center (WAAC) is Virginia Tech's unique urban campus, combining upper-year study away exchange opportunities within several graduate degree programs, including Architecture and Urban Design. Our graduate programs attract a diverse international Â鶹´«Ã½ body, enriching the experience for exchange Â鶹´«Ã½s. In our small boutique environment, Â鶹´«Ã½s work closely with faculty in a program emphasizing individual discovery and hands-on research. With Washington DC across the river, exchange Â鶹´«Ã½s have access to world class museums, galleries, and lectures at think tanks and embassies. Our Â鶹´«Ã½s have regular and numerous opportunities to meet and mix with DC area design professionals, and obtain part-time internships in firms. We are linked to the DC/Virginia/Maryland metro area via excellent public transportation, and to the entire northeast corridor through train and bus.

Location Information

We are located in the middle of Old Town Alexandria, a lively and walkable 18th century city just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. We occupy a 100-year old former elementary school. With an active design/build program, our buildings represent years of Â鶹´«Ã½ alterations. Our location is well-served by access to public transit, a car is not necessary for transportation at this campus.

Helpful Information

Because of the unique character of the WAAC as a urban satellite campus, over half of our Â鶹´«Ã½s are new each year. We have a long tradition of welcoming the world and are accustomed to working with exchange Â鶹´«Ã½s from other Â鶹´«Ã½. NSE Â鶹´«Ã½s will be treated like our own. Our primary degrees are architecture and urban design, but we welcome Â鶹´«Ã½s in any related field. NOTE: Financial aid is NOT available to incoming exchange Â鶹´«Ã½s. Students apply for aid at their home campus.
2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment |Open
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration
  • When will I register? With seniors
  • Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Notable Academic Programs
  • Architecture - recognized by the AIA|DC and Washington Architecture Foundation as exceptional

Unique Academic Programs

  • Architecture - Our program is an off-campus urban location which uses the surrounding city as a living laboratory for study. The city is our campus.

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Architecture, Design, Industrial Design... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will accept on Host Pay
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Host Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/22/24

Finances Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
  • Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
  • Estimated cost: $6990.
  • Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Host Payment: None.

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Important Notes: No financial aid available to incoming Â鶹´«Ã½s. There is no Health Service at this campus; information on walk-in and urgent care is provided to Â鶹´«Ã½s. Proof of insurance is required of incoming Â鶹´«Ã½s. Some courses may have materials fees.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/22/24

On-Campus Housing Per Semester
  • not available
Off-Campus Housing
  • Approximate monthly cost: $1700
  • Proximity to campus: .1
  • Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About Housing
Virginia Tech has contracted with Dweck Properties to provide flexible lease terms, roommate matching, and furnished options for WAAC Â鶹´«Ã½s. Contact VThousing@dweckproperties.com. Or reach out to one of the housing coordinators directly: Tobesta Adera 202.937.3710 Tobesta.Adera@dweckproperties.com Peter Brosnan 202.937.3727 Peter.Brosnan@dweckproperties.com Also, VT has an off-campus housing page https://dc.offcampus.vt.edu/, which is available for all NSE Â鶹´«Ã½s to use

Meal Plans

  • Meal plans are not available.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/22/24

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per semester.

Requirements

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