Session I: July 7-19,2013 (Sunday check in - Friday check out).
Two week residential enrichment program.

Session II: July 21-August 2,2013 (Sunday check in - Friday check out).
Two week residential enrichment program.

• Students MUST submit an application for this program.
• This is a two week overnight residential enrichment program. Each session is the same and repeated due to high demand
• Open to High school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the fall.

This two week residential enrichment program on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York will include morning programs and introductory lectures in history and theory of architecture, computing and simulation, freehand and extreme drawing, building ecologies and design. There will be field trips and career counseling. Afternoons will have individually critiqued (tutored) design studios, group and individual projects, reviews and public presentations. High school students entering 10th, 11th and 12th grade in the fall who are considering studies in architecture or design with a curiosity about the world in which we live, as well as an interest in art culture, and new ideas are encouraged to apply.

Students who have completed this program have gone on to apply to the Architecture major offered by Rensselaer's School of Architecture. For additional details regarding the Rensselaer undergraduate experience, in a place where your individual contribution truly matters visit the Office of Admissions at Rensselaer.

2013 Application Information

Application Process: The Architecture Career Discovery Program is open to high school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the fall. Students are encouraged to apply. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of materials, please make a copy for your records. Applications are considered for the 2013 program on a rolling basis. Faculty decisions are underway. Students will be contacted with decisions by email. Upon acceptance into the program a non-refundable deposit and program registration forms will be required in order to reserve your spot. The complete program cost must be paid by July 1, 2013.

Prerequisites: Students who are considering studies in architecture or design with a curiosity about the world in which we live, as well as an interest in art culture, and new ideas are encouraged to apply.

All applicants are welcome to include any additional information such as SAT or PSAT score, GPA, Class Ranking, HS Transcript, Teacher Recommendation Letter(s), or any details regarding student accomplishments.

2013 Architecture Career Discovery Program - Program Flyer and Application Form (151KB PDF file)

MAIL OR FAX MATERIALS TO:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Attn: Academic Outreach Programs Office ~ Summer@Rensselaer
110 8th Street - 1516 PE
Troy, NY 12180-3590
(518) 276-6809 (Voice)
(518) 276-8738 (Fax)
An email will be sent to confirm receipt of materials.
Please make a copy for your records.

Application Questions & Answers: If you have any questions regarding submitting the application, please contact Alicia Randazzo at (518) 276-6809.

Registration Information for Accepted Students

Upon acceptance to the program a non-refundable deposit of $425.00 and the below Registration Forms will be required in order to reserve your space in the program. Final payment is due by July 1, 2013.

2013 Architecture Career Discovery Program - Registration Forms for Accepted Students (193KB PDF file)

Cost: $2,800.00 per student. Cost includes residential room and board meals.

MAIL OR EMAIL TO:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Attn: Academic Outreach Programs Office ~ Summer@Rensselaer
110 8th Street - 1516 PE
Troy, NY 12180-3590
OR email Alicia Randazzo at randaa2@rpi.edu
An email will be sent to confirm receipt of materials.
Please make a copy for your records.

Please call Alicia Randazzo at 518-276-6809 with any questions or concerns!

Program Details

Summer 2013 General Information Packet will be updated and sent to registered students one month prior to the program start.

2012 Architecture Career Discovery Program - Program Schedule

2012 Architecture Career Discovery Program - General Information Session 1

2012 Architecture Career Discovery Program - General Information Session 2

The architecture career discovery program aims to introduce students to numerous aspects of the field of architecture, such as history, theory, technology, and practice, with an emphasis on understanding how such diverse realms of knowledge can be synthesized within the process of architectural design; the program centers around an intensive two-week studio experience, supplemented with lectures, lab sessions, and field trips.

Over the course of the program, students will continually be encouraged to apply what they’ve experienced outside the studio to their own design endeavors, as well as formulate their own critical understanding of architecture. The studio will consist of a single project that will be developed both conceptually and technically, through a number of quick investigative studies into different aspects of architectural design, such as site analysis, sketching, conceptual diagramming, and computer modeling. In addition, students will be exposed to related topics concurrently through the lectures, lab sessions, and field trips.

For additional information on Rensselaer's School of Architecture click here.

More FAQs: We gathered a list of general FAQs and answers, click here.

Other Notes

Location: This program will be held on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

Transportation: The Albany International Airport and Amtrak Train Station are each location 20 minutes from campus. Car rentals are available from both the airport and train station. All students must furnish their own transportation to and from campus.

Special Needs: If you have any special needs please contact Alicia Randazzo at (518) 276-6809.

Program Inquiries/Questions: For further information about the program, Request Information.