University of Florida Summer Media Institute 2025

The University of Florida Summer Media Institute is SOLD OUT. Please check back in late 2025 for information about SMI 2026.

The University of Florida's Summer Media Institute (SMI) is a six-day, five-night immersive learning workshop in which high school students explore journalism and communication disciplines. Take part in an assortment of electives and specializations, and learn from award-winning UF instructors and industry stalwarts. Seize the hands-on opportunity to spend time in state-of-the-art university facilities – and to begin preparing for careers in the rapidly changing media environment – at the home of one of the largest and most comprehensive journalism and communications programs in the nation. Students with a passion and talent for storytelling and communication are especially invited.

For more information: www.jou.ufl.edu/SMI 

Questions? Email smi@jou.ufl.edu