Develop your creative voice and build skills in art, design, and creative problem solving.
Fall, Winter and Spring PreCollege courses are designed for high school students 15-18 years old to explore creative disciplines and prepare for admission to a degree in art, design, or architecture. During these college level programs, students create portfolio pieces for undergraduate admission and develop art/design skills while earning elective college credit.
Courses, tuition, location, and schedules may vary by semester; please review the application or registration link for details and availability each term.
Please note that credit and noncredit courses have separate registration processes and deadlines.
FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING OFFERINGS
1-CREDIT COURSES
Credit-bearing classes are modeled after Pratt’s undergraduate curriculum, focus on specific areas of study available across the Institute’s offerings, and are priced at 38% off the undergraduate tuition rate. Most classes are taught by Pratt faculty or alumni.
Each course requires dedicated time to complete assignments outside of class hours. Upon completion of the class, students receive a letter grade and one (1) elective college credit per class accepted at Pratt and most other colleges and universities.
NONCREDIT COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
PreCollege NonCredit courses and workshops are designed to support your creative practice, expand your technical skills, and build your portfolio. Classes allow Pratt faculty to share their unique expertise. Recurring courses includes assignments to be completed outside of class hours and students receive a pass/fail grade.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Winter and Spring 2025 Dates and Deadlines
| Winter Term Dates | January 18, 2025 |
| Spring Term Dates | January 25 – March 29, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline | January 2, 2025 |
| Payment Deadline | January 6, 2025 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | January 6, 2025 |
Please visit our FAQ Page for more information on eligibility, withdrawal policies, and technology requirements for online classes.
Have a question? Contact precollege@pratt.edu.