Pre-College Art & Design Experience Application

The Pre-College Art & Design Experience (PCADE) at Academy of Art University is a tuition-FREE grant based art and design education program for high school students.

Explore your future, gain confidence in your creative abilities, and have the time of your life as an art and design student at Academy of Art University. Start your application below!

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Step 1 of 4 - Student Info

I am applying as a/an

United States Military Status

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth (Enter as YYYY-MM-DD)

When do you plan on starting?

Summer 2024 Pre-College Art & Design Experience classes start June 17, 2024. Note: the last day to apply for Summer 2024 classes is June 17, 2024 for Onsite/Virtual or June 24, 2024 for Online.

What year will you graduate from high school?

Mailing Address Country

Street Address

Apartment Number / Suite / Secondary Address Info

City

State

Australian Province

Canadian Province

Chinese Province

Zip/Postal Code

Phone

Please enter numbers only

Country Code (event handled)

Combo Phone (event handled)

How would you like to take courses? Online or onsite?

What are you most interested in studying?

100 percent online No

100 percent online Yes

Military No

Military Yes

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Commitment to Excellence

By checking this box I agree that I will display the following attitudes and professional behaviors in the Pre-College Art and Design Experience Classes:

Meet deadlines
Attend all classes
Come prepared at all times
Contribute to class discussion and critique

Basic Agreement

By checking this box:

I verify that I will still be enrolled and in high school for the duration of the Pre-College Art & Design Experience program.
I verify I have a basic understanding of English.
I understand Academy of Art University reserves the right to cancel any Pre-College Art & Design Experience class for whatever reason it deems necessary.
IMPORTANT: I understand that completing this Pre-College Art & Design Experience Application does not secure my course selection. It is imperative that I register as soon as possible to ensure a seat in my preferred classes. Sections fill on a first come, first serve basis. I will be contacted by a Pre-Admissions Representative within 48 hours to help me enroll in my preferred classes.
I agree that my parent/guardian is aware and agrees to the terms and conditions of the Pre-College Art & Design Experience offered by Academy of Art University.
I understand that international high school students cannot take onsite classes, but are welcome to participate in our online Pre-College Art & Design Experience.