BS Sustainable Built Environments Admissions & Cost
Who will create a more sustainable future? You will.
While prospective students are required to submit application materials through University of Arizona Undergraduate Admissions, our goal is to help you through the process. Let’s get started!
Program Cost
In-state tuition and fees per semester (7+ units):
$5,762.50 tuition + $865.18 fees
Out-of-state tuition and fees per semester (12+ units):
$18,913.50 + $865.18 fees
Online program tuition and fees per unit:
$525/unit + $228 fees (9 units)
Subject to change.
Application Deadlines
Spring 2023 Term
Priority Deadline: October 1, 2022
Final Deadline: November 1, 2022
Fall 2023 Term
Priority Deadline: March 1, 2023
Final Deadline: May 1, 2023
Application Process
The University of Arizona application process varies based on whether you are a first-year student, international student or transfer student. Learn more:
Students interested in applying to the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Built Environments (SBE) can often complete a two-year program at their local community college and complete the remaining two years of the SBE program at the University of Arizona. Students can also use SBE to launch into a graduate degree at CAPLA by applying to an Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) leading to a Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture or other options.
Please contact Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator Luis Zozaya at zozaya@arizona.edu for any specific questions unique to your course history.
Tour CAPLA
CAPLA’s facilities include dedicated studio space, world-class materials and model-building laboratories, unique spaces inside and outside for students to showcase their work or just hang out and much more. Take a virtual tour.
Tour the College »Scholarships & Financial Aid
After their first full year in the program, students are eligible for a number of CAPLA-specific scholarships and we’ll guide you through the application process. The university also offers other scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
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Join Us for an Information Session
We're hosting virtual information sessions throughout the semester. Learn more about the B Arch, BLA and BS Sustainable Built Environments from our recruiting and outreach coordinator. Visit our information session page to find a date that works for you and register:
Connect with Student Ambassadors
Find out what it’s like to be a CAPLA student first-hand. Reach out to any of our student ambassadors, who are glad to answer your questions about studying at CAPLA, faculty interaction, student life, internships and more:
Emma Nakpairat
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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture'23
Emma Nakpairat
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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture'23
To me, the CAPLA experience means being surrounded by creative, innovative people who want to make the world a better place. It is a wonderful, supportive environment in which you can recognize your limitless potential.
I am from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and beyond my degree, I am passionate about rock climbing, gardening and giving back to my community. My favorite part about CAPLA is how many wonderful people you meet. Specifically in my degree program, I am inspired by my colleagues and professors who think of creative and sustainable solutions to problems in the built environment. My biggest challenge in my academic program has been overcoming my tendency to be overly critical of myself. I have resolved that by recognizing that self-praise is just as important as self-criticism and celebrating my strengths. Two jobs that I have held which have been relevant to my education in landscape architecture are a plant care specialist at a plant nursery and a studio technician at a ceramics studio. My work at the plant nursery greatly helped my knowledge of plant materials and landscape ecology, and my work at the ceramics studio immersed me in the design process. I would like to design landscapes that positively impact the environment and the people that live in it. My advice to prospective students is to immerse yourself as much as you can in the architectural and urban design professions. Read, attend lectures and workshops, draw and dedicate time to observing the world around you.
Moe Sibai Franco
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Bachelor of Architecture'25
Moe Sibai Franco
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Bachelor of Architecture'25
CAPLA is like my other home, and the people here are like my other family, which makes the architecture and our work more enjoyable and fun.
I am from Beirut, Lebanon, though I was born in Los Angeles, California. Aside from architecture, I enjoy activities like hiking and cheerleading. I was a part of the University of Arizona Cheerleader team. What I like about CAPLA is that the students help and support each other, whether with our questions or if we are struggling. I like that CAPLA is open 24/7, so you can do work in the studio anytime you want with full access to the Materials Lab. Architecture is my favorite thing to do, but time management has been a challenge, especially with my full-time job. The way I resolved it is by going to school during the day and then working at night in emergency roadside assistance. That has worked well for me. My ultimate career goal is to be a successful architect and also to work on commercial and residential buildings in different places. The advice I have for other students is to read a lot about architecture and understand it; architecture is not only building, it's also about the concept and understanding the reason behind each building.
You’re ready to create a more sustainable future.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Built Environments by contacting Cait Fitzpatrick, undergraduate recruitment coordinator, or begin your application now: