I am an international student (non-US student). May I apply?

Yes, international students are encouraged to apply for the embARC Summer Design Academy, based on eligibility. Once accepted to the on-campus program, UC Berkeley Summer Sessions will guide students through the steps of the student visa application process. International students will enroll in the course for five units of credit, which is the minimum amount required to be considered a full-time student and be eligible for a visa.

Is there any financial support offered for the embARC summer program?

A small number of scholarships and stipends are available to accepted students with U.S. citizenship or residency ("green card" holders). The awards are based on financial need. embARC financial support is not federally subsidized. Applicants have the opportunity to request financial aid when filling out the embARC application. The application must be submitted before the scholarship deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Do I need to live on campus?

Students living within 45 minutes of the UC Berkeley campus may opt to commute to embARC as a day student. Non-local students must request on-campus housing, or reside with a local guardian or adult relative for the duration of the program.

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embARC Summer Design Academy (pre-college)

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embARC Summer Design Academy (pre-college)

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Spend your summer immersed in the world of architecture, urban design, and sustainable city planning on the UC Berkeley campus. embARC is an engaging college-level course for high school students that offers you the chance to study at the top-ranked public university for architecture and the built environment alongside students from all over the world. This intensive program is accepts primarily rising high school seniors, with rising juniors admitted on an exceptional basis. No design experience is necessary. Challenging design assignments, one-on-one reviews with instructors, field trips to San Francisco and around Berkeley, and a build project for a community nonprofit introduce you to the skills, ideas, and culture of an environmental design education. Successful students will create ...