Summer program
embARC Summer Design Academy
UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design
High school students study architecture, urban design, and sustainable city planning through a four-week design academy.
2027 application deadline
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Last cycle’s deadline was Feb 17, 2026. This is a reference, not a 2027 date.
Official source ↗Checked 2026-10-28Details
| Cost | PaidSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceCompleted embARC online application with essay $82 application processing fee |
|---|---|
| Financial aid | Not stated |
| Format | Not stated |
| Location | BerkeleySource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceon the UC Berkeley campus · View evidencefield trips around the Bay Area |
| Current grade | Grade 11, Grade 12Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceHigh school students who will be rising seniors (entering 12th grade) and exceptional rising high school juniors (entering 11th grade). |
| Eligibility | Applicants are rising high school seniors and exceptional rising juniors who meet the program age requirement.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceHigh school students who will be rising seniors (entering 12th grade) and exceptional rising high school juniors (entering 11th grade). |
| Program dates | July 6–30, 2027Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidencePROGRAM DATES: JULY 6–30, 2027 |
| Applications open | Not stated |
| 2027 deadline | Not posted yet |
| Last cycle’s date | Feb 17, 2026Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidencePriority application deadline for financial aid & housing: February 17, 2026 |
Checked 2026-10-28. Last cycle’s costs and dates are labeled where applicable. Program pages can change. How we check facts ↗