3/16/2010
Mr. Armando Birlain López Madero Pte. #46 Int-5 Col. Centro Querétaro, Qro., 76000 Mexico
Dear Mr. Birlain López: We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected for admission to the M.S. Architecture and Urban Design program at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, starting June 2, 2011. The competition for places in the school was extremely vigorous this year and all of us who participated in the selection process extend our sincere admiration to you for being among the relatively few applicants to gain admission. The 2010-2011 tuition for each semester is $19,950. The school will host an Open House on April 7th, 2010 for all admitted M.S. Architecture and Urban Design students. Admitted students will be able to speak to current students, faculty, visit the studio and Avery Library, and take a tour of the campus. If you would like to attend the Open House RSVP to dm2567@columbia.edu with your full name and program. Upon receipt of your confirmation you will receive a more detailed itinerary. The GSAPP offers off-campus student housing to full-time degree candidates. Housing is limited and not guaranteed. The online application and password will be emailed to you once you accept your place in the program. All International students should apply for Visa certificate as soon as possible by going to: http://isso.columbia.edu Click here to indicate your acceptance or declination of our offer of admission. Please let us know by April 15, 2010 if you plan to accept the place we have reserved for you. If you decide to accept, you will be able to submit your enrollment deposit online. For additional information, or to answer any questions feel free to contact the admissions office by phone 212.854.3510 or email arch_admissions@columbia.edu.
Sincerely,
Danielle Smoller Assistant Dean