Pre-College Programs
Our summer Pre-College Programs are geared to high school students. These two programs—Portfolio Plus (art) and Architecture Discovery Program—give students the opportunity to develop skills that are fundamental to the fields of architecture, art, and design while producing work in a real studio.
Study Art and Design!
Applications are now open for Portfolio Plus Program.
Study Architecture!
Applications are now open for Architecture Discovery Program.
Hear from Our Students
“The Architecture Discovery Program made me realize that architecture is much more than buildings. Through the structure and the process, we learned more. In the lectures we learned about a lot of things like landscape architecture and sculptural pieces. It made me rethink how diverse architecture is.”
What You Can Expect
We are excited to host our students on campus in St. Louis for summer 2024.
Experience the school’s studio culture
Learn new tools and techniques in our expansive facilities
Meet other aspiring artists and designers from across the country!
Enjoy immersive, daily, college-level courses taught by WashU faculty
Develop your portfolio and preparing for college admissions
Receive mentorship from current WashU students and recent alumni
Present your work in a final critique and public exhibition
Earn college credit
Group photo on the first day of the Summer 2024 programs.
A student works in a studio on a project.
Students work together in a studio planning out their projects.
Students showcase their work at the end of the program with an exhibition.
Students in studio working on architectural models.
Senior Lecturer Lindsey Stouffer works with a student on their design.
Students showcase their work at the end of the program with an exhibition.