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Dates are set for 2012 and there are some new exciting options! 

This year, the Summer Design Academy will be a two week program- July 9-20th, 9am -4pm. There will continue to be a non-residential option as well as a new residential option - part of UMass Amherst's Summer College. Stay tuned for registration information in the coming weeks.

The UMass Amherst Pre-College Summer Design Academy  provides an opportunity for high school students interested in  architecture,  landscape architecture, urban or interior design the  opportunity to  experience the profession and see firsthand the kinds  of activities  that take place in a university design program.

The Design Academy's interactive educational experiences include design exercises, hands-on building and model-making activities, a visit to an architecture office and a construction project as well as  lectures, discussions, and campus tours.

To see examples of last year's work and to receive updates, check us out on Facebook under UMass Amherst Pre-College Summer Design Academy.

2012 Pre-College Summer Design Academy application

Click here for information about our new residential option - part of the UMass Amherst Summer College
www.umass.edu/summer/summer-design-academy

Summer Design Academy frequently asked questions...

The Summer Pre-College Academy Springfield Republican article Summer 2011.