Pre-College Programs

Degrees/Classes

Pre-College Programs

** 2010 Pre-College Spring Program class locations (all classes meet on Saturdays from 12:00 PM - 3:55 PM).
** 2010 Pre-College Spring Program students visit the Interactive Shuttle Schedule

Pre-College Programs

• An experiential college-preparatory program
• Designed to offer high school students college credit while exploring art & design
• Students pursue art & design in a collaborative, professional community 
• Exposes students and their families to career opportunities
• Classes designed to build confidence and portfolios

Classes offered year-round:

• Summer
• Saturdays
  
• Online
• Course Descriptions

Benefits of Pre-College

• One unit of credit transferable only into BFA program for each course passed
• Must accumulate three units for one undergraduate class; maximum transfer of six units for two classes
• Waiver of $100 application fee for students who begin their undergraduate program by the first major semester after high school graduation
• Invitation to Pre-College Portfolio Review Day

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to all high school students 
• Must be proficient in English

Curriculum

• Over 50 classes in all 13 undergraduate majors
• Designed to accommodate all educational and artistic backgrounds
• Students will build new skills, strong portfolio pieces, and confidence

Program Costs

• All classes tuition free. Early application is recommended.
• Non-refundable/non-transferable $235 registration fee for Fall or Spring semester
• Non-refundable/non-transferable $525 registration fee for Summer semester
• Students are responsible for the cost of required supplies

Program Dates:

Class Supplies

• Cost of supplies varies by class – estimated costs are in course descriptions
• Must obtain prior to the start of classes
• Supplies can also be purchased here
• Supply lists can be found in the course descriptions

For more information visit the Pre-College Program web pages. You may also contact a Pre-College Advisor directly by calling 800.544.2787.

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