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FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM

Design the Future.
Shape Your World.

West Virginia’s only university offering degrees in Architecture.

Let’s Chat About Your Future

Does This Sound Like You?

You love to sketch, build, and create. You care about how design shapes communities and thrive in hands-on learning. Architecture is more than a career; it’s a craft and a lifelong passion.

You might be someone who:

  • Designs with purpose
  • Solves problems creatively
  • Works well with others
  • Balances art and precision
  • Learns and grows constantly
  • Dreams of making an impact

If this sounds like you, Fairmont State’s Architecture program is where you belong.

Ready to Soar? Let’s Chat.
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Architecture student presenting a project model.
Architecture students working together in a studio

Why Study Architecture
at Fairmont State?

At Fairmont State, the Architecture Program blends creativity, technical skill, and cultural awareness.

Students design with a sense of place and purpose, exploring how architecture can shape Appalachian towns and a global future.

Affordable,
High-Quality Degrees

Get a world-class education at one of West Virginia’s most affordable universities.

Small Class Sizes,
Big Opportunities

With an average of just 15 students per faculty member, you’ll receive individualized support.

Hands-On Faculty Mentorship

Our professors are not just teachers — they’re mentors, researchers, and industry professionals guiding you every step of the way.

Career Opportunities

Fairmont State graduates make an immediate impact —
from local design firms to national agencies.

Career paths include:

  • Architectural Designer or Technician
  • CAD/BIM Technician
  • Design Consultant
  • Graduate Studies toward Licensure
  • Construction Project Specialist
Take Flight with a Quick Chat
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Student-designed architectural model
Architectural project displayed for review

Ready to Begin?

Inspire. Design. Build.

Let’s Chat About Your Future
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