College credit
University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars | School of Architecture
Overview
A 3-week summer program offering 40+ university courses across multiple disciplines, including architecture and digital design. Students earn 3 college credits and can choose from campus (in-person) or online delivery options.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1201 days
Sessions
Jul1–3 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Online
Location
College Park, MD
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,791
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
First-come, first-served admission; courses have limited seats.
Application requirements
Entering Grade
Rising 10th grade (high school sophomore) or above; minimum age 13
Prerequisites by Course
Most architecture courses require rising high school sophomore or above; some courses require algebra I, algebra II, biology, or chemistry
Minimum GPA
3.0 unweighted academic average (GPA exceptions available via appeal form submitted before application)
Health Insurance
Valid health insurance card required
Academic Records
High school transcript or report card (unofficial acceptable; home-schooled applicants provide academic overview)
Cost & sessions
Campus option: $1,791 (tuition $1,311 + Summer Campus Fee $229.70 + Program Fee $250). Online option: $1,420. Architecture studio courses incur additional $140 material fee. Textbooks not included. Application fee $75 (new applicants), program deposit $275 (credited toward final bill).
Financial aid
Limited partial financial scholarships available (max 30% of program fee, competitive). Tuition remission for dependent children of eligible UMD faculty/staff. Some school districts offer dual enrollment aid. Program deposit credited toward final bill.
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