New York School of Interior Design
Summer Springboard program for high school students in New York
Students must be 14 years old by the time the program starts.
Campus Overview
Hailed as ‘the land of opportunity’, spend your summer living in the innovative and cultural metropolis of New York. Comprising five boroughs and a multitude of eclectic and entirely different neighborhoods, see the culture and learn about the fascinating history of this city. Iconic skyscrapers, and the world's major commercial, financial and cultural centers sit amongst iconic architecture where the Hudson meets the Atlantic Ocean. There are no end of places to explore as you experience the people, beauty and unique environment of this city.
Students will stay at residential housing in the heart of Manhattan.
Residential Tuition:
$5,898
Commuter Tuition:
$3,298
Session 1:
July 6, 2025
July 18, 2025
Session 2:
July 20, 2025
August 1, 2025
New York School of Interior Design
New York, New York
Testimonials
Academic Courses
At Summer Springboard we believe learning should be inspiring and interactive. New York School of Interior Design’s Summer Pre-College program offers high school students the opportunity to truly experience and understand life as a designer. It’s the perfect way to learn how your passion can become your profession. You’ll learn the basic how-to’s of interior design from the same professional designers who teach the College’s undergraduate and graduate classes. You’ll be able to take advantage of all that New York, the design capital of the world, has to offer with actual tours and Q&A sessions with design industry leaders.
You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve in just a few short weeks! Pre-College I students design a small apartment and Pre-College II students design a hospitality space such as a hotel lobby or small cafe (Pre-College I is required first). The projects you develop will help build your college portfolio and attending Summer Pre-College I or II will earn you one NYSID undergraduate college credit for each.
NYSID offers more than just Interior Design classes. Discover your passion for photography or digital arts. Work with incredible professors who are leading professionals in their industry.
Digital Arts Lab
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore their creativity using the computer as a primary art-making tool. We start by asking, who are you? What is your voice?
Students will determine their own area of discovery and explore it through a multi-media approach. They will learn to maximize their digital skills to create a powerful and engaging presentation. Final projects will be physical, digital, video, photography, animation, painting, sculpture, or installation, etc. By the end of the course, we’ll answer the question, what can digital art do and be?
Earn College Credits: Seize the chance to earn one college credit applicable towards an undergraduate degree at NYSID or for inclusion in your future college applications.
Classes will be at the New York School of Interior Design, and students will stay in residential housing located in the heart of Manhattan.
Interior Design I at NYSID
Students will learn the fundamentals such as drafting, color theory, and materials, the course takes a practical approach by starting with a topic close to everyone’s heart – home. Through hands-on projects focused on apartment/home design, students will gain insights into furniture dynamics, spatial flow, and the psychology of interior spaces.
Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of furniture and fabric, along with the ability to strategically layout a room.
Earn College Credits: Seize the chance to earn one college credit applicable towards an undergraduate degree at NYSID or for inclusion in your future college applications.
Classes will be at the New York School of Interior Design, and students will stay in residential housing located in the heart of Manhattan.
Interior Design II at NYSID
Pre-college ll introduces a dynamic shift towards the hospitality sector, incorporating the designs of hotels and restaurants.
Throughout the two-weeks, participants will explore the world of hospitality spaces by visiting some of the city’s premier campus hotels, as well as exploring various restaurants and cafes. The experiential learning extends beyond observation as students are encouraged to select a client and craft a designated space tailored to their needs, fostering a deeper understanding of design application.
Earn College Credits: Seize the chance to earn one college credit applicable towards an undergraduate degree at NYSID or for inclusion in your future college applications.
Classes will be at the New York School of Interior Design, and students will stay in residential housing located in the heart of Manhattan.
Photography in the City
This 2-week prep course offers high school students the opportunity to visit New York City’s iconic architecture while learning the fundamentals of photography from award-winning photographer Keith Williams. Students will use their smartphone or digital camera to capture interiors and exteriors at locations such as Hudson Yards, the High Line, Central Park, and the World Trade Center. Students will acquire basic knowledge of photographic vocabulary, learn how to evaluate photographic images, and become familiar with digital photographic equipment and techniques. Discussions and assignments will also explore composition, styling, and lighting.
Earn College Credits: Seize the chance to earn one college credit applicable towards an undergraduate degree at NYSID or for inclusion in your future college applications.
Classes will be at the New York School of Interior Design, and students will stay in residential housing located in the heart of Manhattan.
Activities & Trips
There is so much to do in New York! The city is full of excitement, charm and endless attractions.
New York, NY
New York City as your classroom, we will explore some of the must-see sights: Central Park, Top of the Rock, Grand Central Station, World Trade Center, the high line, Vessel, and much more. Tours also include a visit to one or two prestigious universities in the area: NYU or Columbia University.
Track-Specific Excursions
Interior Design 1 students can expect to visit some of the most prestigious show rooms and design studios in New York. Interior Design II students will receive private tours through famously designed hotels like Regency Hotel and the Plaza. Gain inspiration from these elegantly designed buildings to influence your final project.
Student Life
Your home with Summer Springboard will be in the heart of Manhattan, near the famous New York School of Interior Design.
Housing
Just like a college student, students have a shared dorm room with roommates and use a common bathroom. Rooms are gender-segregated and contain an extra-long twin-size bed, desks, drawers, and a closet.
Your Resident Advisor (RA) will live on your hall to create a community, provide support, plan activities and help you get the most out of your stay in New York. Other members of the Summer Springboard staff also live on campus and are available to support students and tackle emergencies, 24 hours a day.
Security
All dormitories have 24-hour security. University security is on 24-hour patrol and available to any student that may need assistance.
Facilities
Dorms are suite-style, two double dorm rooms share a bathroom (4-8 students total). There are outdoor recreation/activity areas available for students as well as lounge spaces in the dorms. Laundry machines and wireless internet are free for students during their time at Fordham.
Classrooms on campus are beautifully renovated and modern with all the latest technology.
Dining
Most meals will be catered or eaten at local eateries, conveniently located near the dormitory. We can accommodate diets such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, or specific food allergies.
Breakfast
Class at NYSID
Lunch
Class at NYSID
College Readiness Workshop/True You or Academic Excursion/Showroom
Commuter Students Depart/Break Time
Dinner
Clubs
Dorm Checks