Pre-College Art Experience Application

The Pre-College Art Experience (PCAE) at Academy of Art University is a tuition-FREE 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

First Name

Last Name

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

When do you plan on starting?

Spring 2023 Pre-College Art Experience classes start February 18, 2023. Note: the last day to apply for Spring 2023 classes is February 27, 2023.

Summer 2023 Pre-College Art Experience classes start July 3, 2023. Note: the last day to apply for Summer 2023 classes is July 10, 2023.

PCAE Start Term

What is your highest level of education?

What year will you graduate from high school?

Do you want campus housing?

Yes No

Gender

Male Female Decline to State

Mailing Address Country

Street Address

Apartment Number / Suite / Secondary Address Info

City

State

Australian Province

Canadian Province

Chinese Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country Code

Phone

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

What are you most interested in studying?

How did you hear about us?

United States Military Status

Please check this box if all of the below is true

*By checking this box:

I verify that I will still be enrolled and in high school for the duration of the Pre-College Art 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 Experience class for whatever reason it deems necessary.
IMPORTANT: I understand that completing this Pre-College Art 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 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 Experience.