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UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture (UCLA Arts) High School Summer Programs
Overview
Intensive three-week summer studio programs in art, design media arts, game lab, AI and art, and architecture for high school students. Programs offer hands-on instruction, artist lectures, critiques, and UCLA college credit options.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 15216 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $6,641
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Application-based admission reviewed on rolling basis; decisions within 3 weeks of submission
Application requirements
Age
Minimum 15 years old by June 22, 2026; cannot be older than 18 or enrolled full-time in college
Academic Standing
High school student, grades 9–12 as of Spring 2026
Unofficial Transcript
Required (grades 9–present)
Portfolio
Four examples of original, recent artwork in JPEG format (500+ pixels width, <1024 pixels length at 72 dpi)
Written Application
Five short-answer questions about motivation, art experience, independent work, collaboration, and teacher reference (original composition required; no generative AI)
Teacher Reference
One art teacher reference (name, email, phone required)
International Students
I-20 application and F-1 visa required; begin I-20 process by May 1
Cost & sessions
Commuter and Residential programs both total $6,641 (program fee $4,500 commuter/$2,795 residential + $350 registration + $1,791 course/institutional fees). Art supplies included for Drawing/Painting; film and darkroom materials provided for Photography. International students add $1,025 health insurance fee.
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