Dr. Wes Jones

Professor

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Biography

Wes Jones is a distinguished Professor of Practice at the University of Southern California's School of Architecture and a recipient of the Rome Prize in Architecture. His architectural practice, Jones, Partners: Architecture, founded in 1993, is known for its technologically inspired designs and critical engagement with contemporary cultural issues. His work has been recognized with eight Progressive Architecture Design Awards, including notable projects like the Astronauts' Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center and the South Campus Chiller Plant at UCLA. Jones's designs have been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions and are included in permanent collections of leading design museums, such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Canadian Centre for Architecture. He has authored several monographs and taught at prestigious institutions including Harvard, Princeton, and Columbia, contributing significantly to the discourse in architectural education and practice. Jones is a licensed architect in California, Oregon, and New York, and continues to shape the future of architecture through teaching and innovative design.

Research Interests

Courses

Architectural Design III Building Systems: Materials Construction Architecture Directed Design Research

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.