Summer Design Experience

A three-day, faculty-led summer program from Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning & Design for high school students. Participants work on projects in the college's design labs across architecture, industrial design, interior architecture, landscape architecture, and regional and community planning, ending with a final project display. The 2026 session in June cost $800, and a limited number of need-based scholarships are offered.

Offered by Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning and Design. Summer Program for high school students in Manhattan, Kansas, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Arts, Engineering, Environment

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Manhattan, Kansas.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Summer Design Experience

When is the Summer Design Experience deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Summer Design Experience free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Summer Design Experience?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Manhattan, Kansas. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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