
Conway School of Landscape Design holds institutional accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Institutional accreditation reviews the school as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of a particular landscape-architecture degree.
That distinction matters for applicants considering professional licensure. They should compare Conway's specific degree and curriculum with the education rules of the state where they hope to practice, rather than treating NECHE accreditation alone as proof of licensure eligibility. Credit transfer is likewise decided by the receiving institution, not guaranteed by accreditation.
Conway admits students to graduate-level study, so applicants should follow its graduate application instructions rather than a first-year undergraduate admissions checklist. Admission is selective rather than open admission.
Applicants should confirm the current requirements for prior college study, transcripts, written statements, references, and any portfolio or interview. They should also check the entry date and submission deadline for their intended cohort. SAT and ACT scores, which are commonly associated with undergraduate admission, should not be assumed to be part of this graduate application.
Applicants should check Conway's current application instructions for the charge, if any, attached to their application method and entry year. An application fee is separate from tuition or a deposit paid after admission.
Anyone for whom a fee would be a barrier should ask the admissions office about waiver eligibility before submitting, since payment and waiver procedures can depend on the application system.
ROTC is not a feature of Conway's specialized graduate curriculum. Applicants interested in Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC should not assume that attending Conway provides access to a unit at another institution.
Participation through a host college, if permitted, would require confirmation from that ROTC unit and Conway. ROTC eligibility, scholarships, and subsequent service obligations are governed by the relevant military branch and program, not by admission to Conway alone.
Conway's graduate program does not have the conventional undergraduate transfer pathway used by many colleges. Admission to the school and acceptance of prior coursework toward its degree are separate decisions.
Applicants with previous graduate design or planning coursework should request a written evaluation before relying on it to shorten the program. The useful questions are whether a course meets a specific Conway requirement, how many credits may apply, and whether any coursework must still be completed at Conway.
Conway's graduate study is centered on ecological-design coursework and applied projects, rather than a conventional semester-abroad track. Students interested in international study should ask how time away would fit the required course and project sequence.
Before committing to an outside program, a student would need written approval for any credit they hope to apply to the degree and should check how participation would affect financial aid and the planned graduation date.
Open admission policy
NoDual credit
YesCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
NoStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
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