CMDI Summer Academy
July 19-26, 2026
CU Boulder campus is located 30 minutes from Denver.
- Do you love stories in their many forms—journalism, film, creative writing, speech and debate, spoken word, gaming, computing and media of all kinds?
- Do you think about real-world problems and want to take action?
- If you know you’re college-bound, do you want more information to make the right choice? During your week at CU Boulder, you’ll learn about the college application and financial aid processes.
- Explore creative ways to tell your story, such as digital storytelling, podcasting, data visualizations, creative writing and other forms of media.
If you want an engaging summer experience that boosts your skills and confidence for the future—then this program may be for you!
We invite you to join us to experience college life. You’ll be able to sample courses from CMDI professors and experiment with various modes of storytelling—documentary film, podcasting, visual storytelling, creative writing, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to make lasting connections with peers, CU Boulder staff and faculty, and boost your academic skills.
Application coming soon.
CMDI Summer Academy is geared toward Colorado Front Range high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in learning more about what a college experience is in media, communication, information science and architectural design. These students, should they decide to attend college, may be first-generation college students and attend a local Front Range high school in Colorado. CMDI Summer Academy does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in accordance with state, federal and Regent law.
Have questions? cmdiconnections@colorado.edu