Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Summer Program

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Build your portfolio while developing as an artist and an individual. 

Whether you attend RISD Pre-College in person or virtually, you’ll follow a five-week college-level curriculum led by accomplished teaching artists and learn alongside a community of talented students who will inspire you to produce your best work.

Rhode Island School of Design offers two summer programs: Pre-College and Pre-College Online.

RISD Pre-College
Immerse yourself in the on-campus experience

RISD Pre-College offers rising high school juniors and seniors the chance to experience life as a RISD undergrad. For five weeks, you will follow an immersive, college-level curriculum that includes day-long studio classes, critiques, and projects. Work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students from around the world who will challenge, inspire, and encourage you to push your limits and produce your best work. With options to commute or live on campus, you will have access to renowned resources and instructors, strengthen your portfolio, and forever change the way you approach art and design.

RISD Pre-College Online
Learn from where you are with online flexibility

RISD Pre-College Online offers intensive, collegiate-level courses for students in grades 10 to 12 (or the equivalent). For five weeks, you’ll join students from around the world in online studio classes and critiques led by accomplished professional artists. You will also have access to events and workshops through our Campus Link. With a commitment of two days of classes each week and flexibility to complete your assignments, you can have time to work or pursue other interests while developing your skills, building a portfolio, and preparing to study art or design in college.

Pre-College program dates: June 27-August 1, 2026

Pre-College Online program dates: June 22-August 1, 2026