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Pre-College Programs

An experiential college-preparatory program
Designed to offer high school students college credit while exploring art & design

Classes offered year-round:

** 2009 Pre-College Summer Program students visit the Interactive Shuttle Schedule

Students pursue art & design in a collaborative, professional community
Exposes students and their families to career opportunities
Classes designed to build confidence and portfolios

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

Summer Portfolio Grant Scholarship

Merit-based tuition scholarship for summer semester following high school graduation. Full time students take two classes. Students must register for both summer and fall semesters to receive scholarship
Portfolio, typed letter of intent, and interview with admissions advisor to apply
Recipients are awarded between 25% and 100% of tuition
Pre-College students given preferential review and award

Pre-College Portfolio Review Day

Schedule an appointment to have work reviewed
Receive valuable feedback and recommendations for additional classes
Incoming seniors can complete their Summer Portfolio Grant applications

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:

Fall 2009
October 10, 2009 – Classes Begin
November 28, 2009 – Thanksgiving – No Class
December 5, 2009 – Last Class
December 12, 2009 – Final Exhibition

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

Transportation
Most buildings are serviced by free, private AAU shuttles

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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