ARCHITECTURE SUMMER / ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS - 2025

2025 UPDATE: We have formally launched our listing of Architecture Summer Programs for Summer 2025; to date, we have almost 200 programs listed with close to an additional 50 for which have not yet posted their dates.

As noted before, we are expanding our annual list of Architecture Summer Programs to include Academic Year Programs and Competitions and Websites that provide information for aspiring architects.

Architecture Summer Programs: As we have in the past, we have posted the over 200 programs for Summer 2025.

Academic Year Programs: Offered by a myriad of institutions, these programs vary in format (i.e., online courses, weekend workshop, etc.) but are all designed for you to learn more about architecture.

Competitions: Again, offered by AIA Components, student design competitions allow you an opportunity to solve a true design problem.

Websites: Those listed provided lessons online to learn and experience architecture.

Below, you will see our format for the listing using AirTable.  With this format, you can filter and sort as well as download the information.

A note for Cost: we decided to list in ranges as noted below (check program's website for exact cost details) --

$0 (no cost); $ = $1 - $1,000; $$ = $1,001 - $2,500; $$$ = $2501 - $5,000; $$$$ = Above $5,000

Below is a link to an article on how to select the best Architecture Summer Program for you.

Selecting an Architecture Summer Program

Highlighted Architecture Summer Programs

Architectural Foundation of San Franciso - Summer Design Institute

Ball State University - DesignWorks Summer Academy

Illinois at Chicago, University of - HiArch and YArch

Maryland, University of - Discovering Architecture

New Mexico, University of - Architecture + Design Summer Academy

Like last summer, please note that a few programs are still offering the program in an online / virtual format; some programs are offering their program in both in-person / online formats.

ARCHITECTURE SUMMER / ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS / COMPETITIONS (view larger version in new window)

Efforts have been made to obtain the most up-to-date information from the program; if no dates are listed, they have not been announced yet.  You are encouraged to contact the program.

Submitting Summer Program Information:

If the summer program of your institution is not listed or incorrect, please provide the following details.

• Sponsor/Institution
• Program Name
• Type: (Summer, Academic Year, Competition)
• Location (City, State)
• Region
• Email
• City, State, Zip
• Phone
• Website of Program (URL)
• Dates (Length of Program)
• Cost
• Target Audience
• Description

Please provide the details above to archcareersguide@gmail.com