Enrollment in architectural design competitions for college students have been restricted to only 3rd year students at accredited schools of architecture. Community college architecture students had no opportunities to participate in nation-wide or similar contests. 

Designing is one aspect of an architectural education but it encompasses an integration of the many other aspects including site analysis, plan programming, structural detail, sustainability, CAD skills, and rendering. Entering a competition includes the important aspect of students working as a team within a limited time frame.