RISD Pre-College

Students age 16 to 18 who have completed 10th or 11th grade spend five weeks, plus an orientation week, taking art and design studio courses on the RISD campus in Providence. No portfolio or admission test is required, and any skill level can apply. Tuition is charged.

Offered by Rhode Island School of Design. Summer Program for high school students in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 10–12. Deadline: 2027-06-07.

Fields: Arts, Design

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Providence, Rhode Island.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
The deadline is June 7, 2027.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about RISD Pre-College

When is the RISD Pre-College deadline?

The deadline is June 7, 2027.

Is RISD Pre-College free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to RISD Pre-College?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Providence, Rhode Island. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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