College credit
Columbus College of Art & Design: College Preview
Overview
A 2-week residential or commuter college-level art and design program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students choose one major from 11 disciplines including animation, graphic design, fashion design, and fine arts, earning 3 transferable college credits upon completion.
At a glance
Deadline
May 11181 days
Sessions
Jul2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Columbus, OH
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,000
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Application requirements
Portfolio
Three portfolio pieces (artwork examples) required for scholarship applications
Personal Statement
300–500 words discussing personal approach to art and design (for scholarship applications)
NACAC Fee Waiver Form
Required for scholarship applications
Residency
Commuter option requires living within 35-mile radius of Columbus campus
Cost & sessions
Commuter option: $3,000 (tuition $2,750 + registration fee $250); Residential option: $3,600 (tuition $2,750 + room & board $600 + registration fee $250). Meals included: lunch and dinner weekdays for commuters; breakfast, lunch, dinner weekdays and brunch/dinner weekends for residential. Early Bird Registration (Nov 3, 2025–Mar 1, 2026) waives $250 registration fee. Scholarships available.
Financial aid
Scholarship applications available. Early Bird Registration (Nov 3–Mar 1, 2026) waives the $250 registration fee.
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