June 28–August 2, 2025
Follow a college-level curriculum with day-long studio classes, visits to the Nature Lab and RISD Museum, critiques and projects that will forever shape the way you approach art and design.
Apply now—program filling fast.
Rhode Island
School of Design
Pre-College
Summer Residential Immersive
Get ready for five weeks that will stay with you for the rest of your life
Build your portfolio while developing as an artist and an individual
Experiment with new materials, tools, and techniques, study with accomplished professional artists, take risks, test your theories and challenge your ideas.
50+
unforgettable
summers
11,000+
pre-college alumni
84
different countries
represented since 1971
Student Spotlight
“I walked in expecting to feel homesick, but I was immediately greeted by very kind staff and students. I have grown close to many over the five weeks whom I have shared incredible experiences with. RISD Pre-College has also taught me a lot about myself—how I like to work, my styles, and who I am as a person. I have left with many memories, artworks I am proud of, and a clearer view on my future aspirations.”
—Florine, RISD Pre-College 2024
Push beyond the expected
Get out of your comfort zone, learn to appreciate critique, and refine your work to make it stronger than you ever thought possible.
