RISD Pre-Collegiate Programs

Last chance to apply to Pre-College Online. Applications close June 1.

Spend your summer building your portfolio, exploring new creative practices, and learning from RISD instructors in a dynamic online studio environment designed for high school students ready to take their work further.

Don’t miss the opportunity to create, connect, and grow this summer—apply before the deadline.

Happy Facilities Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for the amazing Facilities team at for helping to make Pre-College happen each year, and as we prepare to welcome the 2026 Pre-College class to campus this summer!

At RISD's Summer Teen Art Institute, we offer three different ways to apply. Join the 3-week Foundations Experience, where you'll compose large-scale drawings and develop design concepts. Or, apply to the 2-week Major Intensive, where you can produce an animated short or create inventive narrative illustrations. Combine and save by applying for the 5-week bundle! Learn more and apply—link in profile.