Program at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas
Part 1: July 9-22, 2023
Part 2: July 23-29, 2023
The Benedictine College Architecture Program is excited to offer an Intensive in Classical Architecture for current and graduating high school students. Under the personal instruction of the Program Director and architecture majors, students will have the opportunity to experience the energy of a program that studies the ‘languages’ of timeless expressions of architecture that provide the paradigmatic forms of reading the greatest buildings of the past and present. Students will observe the time-honored intersection of architecture and the Transcendentals (such as Truth, Goodness, and Beauty) in a rigorous program that aims to open their eyes and minds to the future challenges of architecture school.
Part 1 is required in order to attend Part 2. It is advised that Parts 1 and 2 are taken in sequence the same summer, but you may also return next year to take Part 2.
The cost includes room and board, lectures and full studio access, a studio kit (including sketchbook and supplies) for drafting and drawing; additional costs may be incurred out of pocket for off-campus drinks and snacks, souvenirs, etc.
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact:
John P. Haigh, AIA
Architecture Program Director
jhaigh@benedictine.edu
913-360-7972
We welcome registrations from rising sophomore, junior, senior and recently-graduated high school students of any nationality or background.
Registration Deadline: Saturday, June 24, 2023
The program is limited to 18 total participants.
Requirements:
Deposit: A $250 deposit is required at the time of registration. If you opt to pay only the deposit, the remainder of the program cost is due by 10:00 p.m. Central Time on June 24, 2023.
Cancellations: If we cancel the program, all payments, including the deposit, will be refunded. If you elect to cancel after the deadline of June 24, 2023, all but the $250 deposit will be refunded.
Acceptance: Participants will be notified of their acceptance status within two weeks of receipt of complete application and payment in full. If all positions in the program are filled, we will accept applicants on a waiting list.
Accommodations: Participants will stay in on-campus residence halls, separated for men and women according to campus policy; double occupancy is standard.
Transportation: Participants are responsible for transportation to and from Benedictine College. 5 Guys Transportation is a shuttle option for participants traveling to and from Kansas City International Airport.
Time Commitment: The word “intensive” in the title of the program means that the days will be long! There will be scheduled leisure activities but for the most part this program provides the high school student, to the extent possible, an experience that closely approximates that of the typical undergraduate architecture degree program.
Faith: Participants will be encouraged to participate in regular liturgies, including Mass and Vespers, at St. Benedict’s Abbey
Physical Activity Rating: Slightly strenuous; requires sitting on stools/chairs and standing at drafting tables for considerable periods of time; requires extended walking over uneven ground as well as the ability to climb stairs.