SummerFAB
Design. Fabricate. Build. Earn College Credit.
Explore architecture and design this summer at Wentworth Institute of Technology!
SummerFAB is a four-week, residential, college-credit-bearing summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Experience college life in Boston while exploring architecture and design through hands-on projects, creative collaboration, and real-world building experiences.
Work alongside Wentworth faculty, bring your ideas to life, and earn four college credits while discovering where your creativity can take you.
Program At-a-Glance
Audience: Students entering 11th or 12th grade in high school
Dates: July 11 – August 6, 2027
Program Type: Residential/Overnight program
College Credit: 4 credits
Tuition Cost: $7,500
Our application for Summer 2027 will open in early December.
Design Your Future Through Hands-On Learning
SummerFAB takes you beyond the classroom and into the creative process of architecture and design. From your first sketches to a full-scale project, you'll explore how designers turn ideas into real-world creations.
DESIGN
Imagine the Possibilities
Build a foundation in architectural design, drawing, and creative problem-solving. Explore the built environment while developing your own design ideas and learning how to communicate them visually.
FABRICATE
Bring Your Ideas to Life
Turn your concepts into physical models and prototypes. Experiment with materials, explore scale and proportion, and discover how design thinking connects with hands-on making.
BUILD
Create Something Real
Put your creativity and new skills into action! Collaborate with your peers to transform design concepts into a full-scale project, gaining experience with the process of bringing an idea from concept to completion.
Earn College Credit This Summer
Get a head start on your college experience through ARCH0100: Summer FAB: Thinking & Making, a four-credit undergraduate course at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Through this hands-on course, you'll explore the relationship between architectural thinking and making while experiencing the design process from initial concepts through fabrication and construction.
Application Process
Our step-by-step application process is easy.
- Click the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page and follow the instructions in the SummerFAB section to begin.
- Complete your application and have your school email us your transcript at precollege@wit.edu
- There is no fee to apply!
Please note our application for Summer 2027 will open in early December. If you have any questions please reach out to our team at precollege@wit.edu.
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SummerFAB Frequently Asked Questions
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What is SummerFAB at Wentworth Institute of Technology?
SummerFAB is a four-week residential architecture and design summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students earn four college credits while exploring architectural design, fabrication, and hands-on construction at Wentworth's Boston campus.
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Who can attend SummerFAB?
SummerFAB welcomes rising high school juniors and seniors entering grades 11 or 12 in the fall following the program.
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How much does SummerFAB cost?
The total cost to attend SummerFAB is $7,500. This is a tuition-based, college-credit-bearing academic program. The tuition cost covers the academic program, on-campus housing, meals, scheduled activities and field trips, and access to Wentworth facilities during the program. Students also receive one set of bed linens, towels, and a blanket for their residence hall stay.
Students should plan separately for personal expenses and any optional spending while in Boston.
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Can high school students earn college credit through SummerFAB?
Yes! Students who successfully complete SummerFAB earn four undergraduate college credits through ARCH0100: Summer FAB: Thinking & Making at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Students interested in transferring these credits to another college or university should consult that institution about its transfer credit policies.
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Do SummerFAB students live on campus?
Yes. SummerFAB is a residential summer program. Students live on Wentworth's Boston campus while participating in academic coursework, collaborative projects, and scheduled program activities.
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What will students learn during SummerFAB?
Students explore architectural design, drawing, model making, fabrication, and construction. Through hands-on projects, they gain experience taking a design idea from initial concept to physical realization while collaborating with faculty and peers.
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Do students need previous architecture or design experience?
Students do not need prior experience to participate in the program. SummerFAB provides an opportunity for students interested in exploring architecture and design through hands-on learning. Students should review our program's application requirements for more details.