Pre-College Programs

Degrees/Classes

Pre-College Programs

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

• Summer
• Saturdays
  
• Online
• Course Descriptions

** 2009 Pre-College Fall Program class locations (all classes meet on Saturdays from 12noon-3:55pm)

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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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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