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Curry College Summer Graphic Design Insititute poster of students collaborating on a project

Sunday, July 13 - Saturday, July 19, 2025

Explore your passion and find your path during a week of creativity, community, and exploration at the Curry College Summer Graphic Design Institute!

This exciting new program is for rising high school juniors and seniors with a passion for creativity. The Graphic Design Summer Institute is your chance to immerse yourself in the world of design while experiencing college life on our beautiful Milton, Massachusetts campus.

Highlights of your week with us will include:

  • Engage in dynamic design classes led by expert faculty
  • Take inspiring museum & studio visits to see real-world design in action
  • Build and refine your personal portfolio with guidance from professionals
  • Experience living on our picturesque New England campus and get a taste of college life
  • Showcase your best work at our exciting Portfolio Showcase

Whether you're considering a future in graphic design or simply want to explore your artistic side, this immersive experience will help you develop your skills, connect with like-minded peers, and take your creativity to the next level!

Tuition

The tuition for the 2025 Summer Graphic Design Institute is $2,297 and includes:

  • Workshop Programming
  • Field Trips & Group Activities
  • Housing
  • All Meals
  • On-Campus Programming
  • Off-Campus Events
  • Portfolio Feedback
  • Faculty/Peer Mentorship

Register for Summer Design Institute 2025

Make a Tuition Deposit/Payment

Questions?

For more information, please call (617) 333-2210.

Suggested Items for Your Stay

Residence Halls

  • Extra-long twin sheets, pillow, blankets
  • Bath towels
  • Desk lamp
  • Small safe/lock box for storing personal medication
  • Power strip with surge protection
  • Shower caddy & toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
  • Shower shoes or flip flops
  • Bathing suit/towel
  • Laundry basket/bag
  • Key chain for room key
  • Snacks/drinks
  • Reusable water bottle
  • First aid kit with Band-Aids and Tylenol
  • Spending money ($200 recommended for field trips)
  • Carry ID and Health Insurance Card at all times
  • Bicycle or skateboard if you wish
  • Bathing suit, sunblock, and beach towel for pool
  • Sunglasses 

Academics

  • Additional spending money as desired for trips to the mall or elsewhere
  • Personal Laptop or iPad if you choose. Computer Lab will be used for classes.
  • Cell phone and charging cord

Student Free Time

  • Musical instrument, poetry, magic/card tricks, art supplies, lawn sports equipment

Items That You CANNOT Bring With You

  • Alcohol & Other Drugs, Marijuana is not legal on campus
  • Candles/Incense
  • Extension Cords (power strips with surge protection are permitted)
  • Firearms or weapons
  • Halogen lamps
  • Tapestries
  • Toasters/Toaster ovens/hot plates/grills and other kitchen appliances

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OUR RESIDENCE HALLS ARE SMOKE-FREE