The UCLA Design Media Arts Summer Institute is a three-week multidisciplinary program for high school students introducing design practices in 2D image, net, worlds, and video. Taught by UCLA faculty and instructors, the program allows students to earn four units of UC credit, build a portfolio-ready body of work, and experience college life through residential or virtual formats.
Deadline
Jun 15, 2026
Cost
Paid
Eligibility
Grades 9–12
Format
Program · In-Person and Remote
How to apply
Upload your high school transcript as digital file
Complete the program application and pay program fee
Register as UCLA student and pay $350 registration fee
Create MyUCLA account and add course to waitlist
Pay remaining course and institutional fees through Bruin Bill
From the program’s own page — verified, not invented.
Key dates
Registration opens
Mar 6, 2026
Application deadline (Virtual Session B3)
Jun 30, 2026
Residential program dates
Jun 21, 2026
Residential program ends
Jul 8, 2026
Virtual program dates
Jul 13, 2026
Virtual program ends
Jul 30, 2026
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