Architecture High School Summer Program

Considering a career in architecture? High school students can join the University of Maryland's ARCH150: Discovering Architecture, a three-week summer course introducing the built environment. This hands-on course helps you explore careers in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design planning. You'll meet successful architects, tour landmarks, and complete a design project. Experience being an architecture student by working on design projects in a studio environment and interacting with graduate students. Learn from top faculty and design professionals and prepare for design school admission. Visit Terp Young Scholars (TYS) at the Office of Extended Studies to apply. The program lets you test career interests, earn three college credits, commute or live on campus, and use the university's top resources.

To find out more and apply, visit the Terp Young Scholars (TYS) at the Office of Extended Studies.

 

Benefits

The program allows you to:

  • Test your academic and career interests
  • Earn three college credits
  • Commute to campus or live in a university residence hall
  • Benefit from the outstanding resources of the university, including a world-class library system, science centers, computer labs, and recreational facilities

Testimonials

The biggest surprise was realizing the multiple ways of looking at things. - Dorian Frost

The program was a great experience for me and will play a large role in my future plans. - Alison Schloemer

I realize now that the profession is much more broad than I had previously thought. - Kristen Smith

Read about how High Schoolers Explore Opportunities, Learn New Skills through “Discovering Architecture”