July 16–21, 2023

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! 

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 CMCI 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.

Accepting applications from Jan. 1 to April 21, 2023

Application

Connections: CMCI Summer Academy is especially well-suited for in-state historically underserved sophomore and junior high school students with an interest in media, communication and information. 

Have questions? cmciconnections@colorado.edu

Sponsored by the CMCI Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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