Session One
15-26 June 2026
Monday-Friday; meeting window 8:00-11:00 a.m. PDT.
Online Program
Computer Aided Drafting and Design Online Course
by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Learn technical drawing, 2D drafting, and basic 3D modeling while building a CADD portfolio through Stanford's live online instruction.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Computer Aided Drafting and Design at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 9-11 at application
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-17
Location / Region
Online
Cost
$3,200
Duration
2 weeks
Format
Online
Computer ScienceDesignEngineering
Sessions / cadence: Mon-Fri: 2-hour classes; 2-3-hour daily homework
Main deliverable / output: Drafting portfolio
Time-zone / scheduling model: Pacific Daylight Time meeting windows
Latest verified cycle: 2026
Support model: Online office hours
Work format: Assignments and projects
Computer Aided Drafting and Design summary
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes introduces computer-aided drafting through technical drawings, geometric shapes, 2D work, and basic 3D modeling.
Students combine live classes with assignments and projects, building a portfolio that shows their developing drafting skills.
It suits students who want to test their interest in engineering, architecture, or design through practical work.
What is Computer Aided Drafting and Design Online Course?
Computer Aided Drafting and Design is a Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes course introducing the technical drawing side of design. It connects Computer Science, Design, and Engineering through foundational computer-aided drafting skills.
Students work on drawing-file setup, geometric shapes, 2D drawings, and basic 3D modeling. Live online instruction is paired with assignments and projects, and students build a portfolio showing the drafting skills they develop.
Why Succeed highlights Computer Aided Drafting and Design
The course connects design ideas with practical technical drawing skills.
Coverage of both 2D drawing and basic 3D modeling gives students a useful introduction to CADD.
A drafting portfolio makes students' progress visible through their own work.
Online office hours provide a support channel alongside live classes.
Who is Computer Aided Drafting and Design for?
Best for
Students curious about engineering, architecture, or design who want to try technical drawing and build practical work.
Not ideal if
You want a light, self-paced introduction or cannot accommodate daily live classes and substantial homework.
Is Computer Aided Drafting and Design worth it?
This course is worth considering if you want to find out whether technical drawing and design technology interest you. Its portfolio work gives you something concrete to reflect on, while the combination of 2D and basic 3D work introduces several connected skills.
The workload requires sustained attention beyond live lessons, so it needs a protected place in your daily routine. Treat it as foundational subject exploration, and judge its value by what you learn and create; participation does not guarantee Stanford admission.
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Cost and what is included
$3,200; includes Live online classes, Online office hours, Assignments and projects, Drafting portfolio development.
Dates and time commitment
2 weeks; Mon-Fri: 2-hour classes; 2-3-hour daily homework.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: Students build a portfolio highlighting the drafting skills developed throughout the course.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Computer Aided Drafting and Design need?
Effort level
High daily commitment.
Best started
For a future cycle, begin application preparation several weeks before its announced deadline.
Main challenge
Keeping up with drafting assignments alongside live instruction.
Typical preparation
Gather recent grade reports and transcripts early.
Choose a work sample that meets the selected course's application requirements.
Write your own application responses and leave time for a parent or guardian to review and sign.
Test access to Onshape and obtain a 3-button mouse before your session begins.
Useful if
You want practical experience before pursuing engineering, architecture, or design.
What do students do on Computer Aided Drafting and Design?
You learn how CADD supports technical drawings and designs, then develop those skills through assignments and projects. Your work contributes to a portfolio highlighting your progress in drafting.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Learn to set up drawing files.
- 2
Create and manipulate geometric shapes.
- 3
Develop 2D drawings and explore basic 3D modeling.
- 4
Complete assignments and projects outside live class.
- 5
Build a portfolio highlighting your drafting skills.
Computer Aided Drafting and Design dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Session Two
6-17 July 2026
Monday-Friday; meeting window 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Session One | 15-26 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session Two | 6-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Be in Grades 9-11 at the time of application.
Have a 3-button mouse and access to Onshape.
Attend only one Summer Institutes course if admitted.
Standardized test scores are optional.
How much does Computer Aided Drafting and Design cost?
Financial aid
Domestic and international participants can receive aid.
What's included
Live online classes, Online office hours, Assignments and projects, Drafting portfolio development
How to apply to Computer Aided Drafting and Design
- 1
Create an account in the official application portal using the student's legal name and birthdate, or reuse an existing account.
- 2
Select your Summer Institutes course preferences.
- 3
Complete the application responses yourself.
- 4
Upload recent grade reports, transcripts, and a work sample meeting the selected course's requirements.
- 5
Have a parent or legal guardian review and sign the completed application.
- 6
Review all materials, pay the application fee, and submit the completed application.
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Learning format
Classes meet live online for two hours each day, Monday through Friday, within the session's three-hour meeting window; the third hour is used for online office hours. Students should plan for another 2-3 hours of assignments and projects per day and attend just one course section and time.
Exact class times and office-hour schedules are set closer to the start of the program.
Mentorship and feedback
Online office hours accompany the live classes.
The third hour of each meeting window is used for office hours.
The exact office-hour schedule is set closer to the program start.
Time-zone considerations
- Published meeting windows use Pacific Daylight Time.
- Session One's meeting window is 8:00-11:00 a.m. PDT.
- Session Two's meeting window is 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT.
- Live classes meet Monday through Friday for two hours within the window.
- Allow 2-3 additional hours per day for assignments and projects.
Tech requirements
Use a 3-button mouse.
Ensure you can access Onshape.
Assessment style
Coursework involves assignments and projects, with a portfolio highlighting the drafting skills students develop.
- Complete assignments outside live class.
- Work on projects outside live class.
- Build a portfolio of drafting work.
Portfolio / outputs
Main deliverable / output
Students build a portfolio highlighting the drafting skills developed throughout the course.
Create technical drawings and designs.
Develop 2D drawings.
Computer Aided Drafting and Design FAQs
Students learn drawing-file setup, geometric shape manipulation, 2D drawing, and basic 3D modeling. They build a portfolio highlighting their drafting skills.
Students have two hours of live class Monday through Friday, with the third hour of the meeting window used for online office hours. They should also plan for 2-3 hours of assignments and projects per day.
Students need a 3-button mouse and the ability to access Onshape to complete assignments.
No. Standardized test scores are optional for domestic and international applicants.
Applicants must write all responses themselves. Parents or legal guardians review the completed application and sign it.
No. Admitted Summer Institutes students may attend only one course and one course section and time.
Yes. Aid can be awarded to both domestic and international participants.
No. Stanford University's undergraduate admissions process is separate and independent from Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. Participation does not guarantee admission.
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Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
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