How to become a Landscape Architect

First assess if the career is one that seems exciting and interesting. Talk to people, other students, visit college campuses, reach out to working landscape architects (they’re more than happy to speak with you!), participate in Career Expos, and visit the ASLA national website for videos and information.

The majority of practicing landscape architects have a college degree from an accredited program of study. The University of Oregon’s School of Architecture and Environment is the only accredited Landscape Architecture program in the state. Other schools in Oregon provide classes but not a degree program. Once a degree has been earned, people work and train under a licensed landscape architect for a number of years prior to taking the licensing exam (LARE) to become a licensed landscape architect.

Funding your education

Nationwide: Scholorships are available from National ASLA, visit their scholarship page here.

Oregon-specific Scholarships: The Oregon Chapter of the ASLA awards an annual scholarship to help support the professional goals of landscape architecture students at the University of Oregon. The University of Oregon Landscape Architecture department can provide information on additional available scholarships, which vary from year to year. Graduate students may be eligible for scholarships and GE positions as well. Contact the University for more information.

ASLA Oregon Student Chapter

The University of Oregon’s ASLA student chapter is very active and is a great way to get involved in the community.

UO Student Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asla.uoregon

Join Student ASLA: https://www.asla.org/lastudents.aspx