Summer Programs in Architecture: Do you want to be an architect? Do you want to study architecture? If so, consider attending one of the over 150 summer architecture programs across the country and abroad. Participating in one of these exciting, hands-on programs is a tremendous way to learn more about architecture as a major, and as a career path. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Programs: Fine Arts: Architecture/Art & Design/Drama/Music. Click here for more information.
Catholic University of America – Experiences in Architecture: an intense three-week, pre-college workshop for students interested in architecture or other design-related fields. Click here for more information.
Chicago Metropolitian Agency for Planning - FLIP Program: Have you ever wondered how our transportation system impacts communities? Are you interested in access to parks and nature? How about housing types and affordability? Do you want to learn about how these decisions are made and what we can do to improve our communities' quality-of-life? If so, apply to be a part of the Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) summer program! Click here for more information.
Ciao! Summer High School Architecture Program: Rome is a living laboratory for exploring architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning. Studying the city’s morphology from the time of the Caesars to the modern MAXXI museum offers lessons on the built environment. This immersion imbues in future designers and builders the understanding of sustainable development. The purpose of the program is to explore the built environment from a holistic perspective through site visits, seminars and a design assignment. Graduates of this program have been accepted into top undergraduate architecture programs. Click here for more information.
Illinois Tech Summer Programs: Experiment in Architecture - The program is intended to inform students about the study and practice of architecture, and will assist participants in making an informed decision about pursuing an architectural education and career. Click here for more information. Experiment in Landscape Architecture - This one-week program is designed to introduce high school students to the profession of landscape architecture. Click here for more information.
Summer@Rensselaer – On-line Architecture Career Discovery Program: This two-week class, taught entirely online, is designed to expose students to the experience of enrolling in a high-quality undergraduate architecture program. High school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the fall, who are interested in future careers in architecture or design-related fields and have a curiosity about the world, are encouraged to apply. Click here for more information.
Summer Academy in Architecture at Roger Williams University: Rising high school Juniors and Seniors get a taste of the college experience, earning three college credits through a variety of studio, seminar, field work and extracurricular activities. Students understand architecture as a possible area of college study, and as a career. Click here for more information.
University of Nebraska's Architectural Workshop: The college offers an exciting, interactive summer high school camp: the Career Explorations in Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture Workshop. This camp offers a unique experience to investigate issues surrounding design, learn more about the design professions and what it's like to be a college student. Click here for more information.
University of Notre Dame Career Discovery for High School Students in Architecture: Geared toward those who are considering or who have already enrolled in an architecture program, participants not only learn architectural history but also the skills and responsibilities required in contemporary architecture practice. During the 13-day program, students participate in design studios, architecture seminars and field trips to see good architecture first hand. Led by Notre Dame architecture professors and advanced students, participants have an opportunity to experience student life at Notre Dame. Participants live in dorms, eat in the dining hall and play on the quads. The program is structured with social and athletic activities in order for participants to get the most from their Notre Dame experience. Career Discovery is intended to help participants decide whether or not they want to pursue architecture in college, and, if so, how they should prepare during their junior and senior years of high school. If they come committed to the field, Career Discovery will introduce them to studying architecture at the college level, giving them a jump start over those entering the major their freshman year of college. Click here for more information.
USC Exploration of Architecture: The USC Summer Programs invites high school students to connect with the world of architecture. Exploration of Architecture provides a wide range of exposure to an architectural education through an exciting two or four weeks with the USC School of Architecture. The four-week program offers three units of college credit. Click here for more information.