Early applications are encouraged due to limited program and concentration capacity. Applicants will be asked to select their top three class choices. Please note, classes are confirmed upon receipt of $600.00 program deposit.
Application Checklist
Complete the Summer Immersion Application. Applicants will have the option to save and return to their application at a later date.
All students:
- $65 Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Student Information
- Parent/Guardian Information
- Education Information
- Personal Statement (2500 characters or less) answering one of the following prompts:
- What do you hope to achieve by participating in Pratt’s Summer Immersion Program, and how do you envision it impacting your future educational, artistic, and career goals?
- Discuss a challenge you faced. How did you overcome it, and what did you learn about yourself in the process?
- What do you believe are the most important qualities for an artist or designer to possess, and how do you embody these qualities?
International students:
- Photograph of a valid passport
- Proof of English language proficiency
Needs Based Scholarship applicants:
- 2 Samples of Creative Work
- Recommendation
- Letter of hardship
- Household financial info (optional)
Scholarships
Scholarship Applications for the 2025 PreCollege Summer Program must be submitted by February 1, 2025. Scholarship review is separate from admission to the program. All scholarship awards exclude travel & materials costs.
- Merit Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all first-time PreCollege attendees and is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional work and show dedication to their creative development. [Awards up to $1,000] - Need-Based Scholarship
This scholarship is open to US citizens and permanent residents and is awarded to students who exhibit strong work or artistic promise and dedication to their creative development as well as demonstrate financial need in order to attend the PreCollege program. [Full tuition, including fees, room and board]
- Black Alumni at Pratt Scholarship
The Black Alumni of Pratt’s Scholarship is open to all junior and senior high school students of African and Latinx descent who are residents of New York State and registered in a New York State school. [Full tuition, including fees, room and board].
Eligibility Requirements
- 16-18 years old before program start date
- Currently a student in high school (or equivalent)
- US citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 visa holder
- Self-motivated, responsible, ready for college-level study
- Passionate about art, design, architecture, or writing
Student Registration Process
Students will receive access to their Pratt email and oneKey in mid-April along with Summer Immersion onboarding materials. Accepted students are required to complete:
- Parent/Student Agreement & Liability Release Form
- Health Evaluation Packet
- Annual Physical
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Immunization Records
- Proof of Health Insurance
- Payment instructions
- Accommodation Request (optional)
- I-20 Application (Required for International Students in order to obtain an F-1Visa)
- Incomplete Accepted Student Packet may result in cancellation.
Questions? Visit our FAQ Page or email the PreCollege Office at precollege@pratt.edu