Selective
Carnegie Mellon Summer: Pre-College Art Program
Overview
A selective 3- or 6-week summer art program for high school sophomores and juniors, offering studio courses in drawing, sculpture, animation, painting, digital photography, and printmaking, with portfolio development support from CMU School of Art faculty.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 182 days
Sessions
Jun3–6 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $6,184
Entering grades
10th, 11th
Application requirements
Age
Must be at least 16 years old by June 20, 2026
High School Standing
Currently a sophomore or junior in high school at application time
Online Application
Completed online application required
Unofficial Transcript
Required
Standardized Test Scores
Optional
Letter of Recommendation
One letter required
Essay
One 300–500 word essay and three 150–200 word short answers
Artwork Samples
Optional but recommended: video up to 3 minutes OR 5–10 images in PDF
Cost & sessions
Material kits included in program cost; specific tuition amounts not stated on program page. Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships available.
Financial aid
Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships available
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