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Architecture & The Built Environment Academy [Summer Program]


  • Thomas Jefferson University (Online & On-Campus) 4201 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA, 19144 United States (map)

ONLINE ACADEMY WEEKS 1 THROUGH 3 // IN-PERSON/ON-CAMPUS WEEK 4

Jefferson’s award-winning College of Architecture and the Built Environment is offering a virtual design pre-college course for high school students to explore the architectural design fields including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, construction management, and real estate development. Juniors and seniors will learn from Jefferson faculty, alumni, and industry professionals, while participating in design projects, research projects and firm visits conducted in an online environment.

Through hands-on and real-world learning, participants will have the opportunity to explore the architectural fields and look at different study options and career pathways. Working with Jefferson faculty, alumni and current college students, participants will build a deep understanding of the architecture and related design fields. Each participant will be assigned a mentor from the architecture, design and construction industry helping them build the confidence and skills to apply for college beyond this experience. 

Summer Academy Schedule 2024

  • Week 1 & 2:  July 15-19 or July 22-26 (Required) ONLINE - Career Discovery Week: Exploring the Architectural Disciplines

  • Week 2: July 22-26 (Optional) ONLINE - Exploration and Design Week: Take a Deep Dive into your Chosen Discipline: Architecture, Interior Design, or Construction Management

  • Week 3: July 29-August 2 (Optional) ONLINE - Exploration and Design Week: Take a Deep Dive into your Chosen Discipline: Architecture, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture

  • Week 4: August 5-9 (Optional) - Exploration and Design Week On-Campus

For more information, visit: Jefferson’s Architecture & The Built Environment Academy

Seeking Financial Assistance? Submit your Statement of Financial Need.

***Founder of Design Gym, Erike De Veyra, is the Career Discover Week faculty person.***

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