Application

PreCollege Application Deadline: May 1, 2020

Completed and signed application form
Five to eight examples of work that reflect your imagination and originality. For students pursuing time-based mediums such as video or film, please submit five to ten minutes of work
Artist statement (a one-page essay about your primary interests in making art)
Letter of recommendation from an art teacher or teacher who is familiar with your artistic interests
$65 application fee

For more information about selecting work for your portfolio and acceptable letters of recommendation, please visit the FAQ section.

Due to our small program and course sizes, acceptance into the program and course selection is competitive. We highly recommend applying early, or by the priority application deadline of April 1, 2020.

Acceptance to SFAI PreCollege does not automatically enroll you in courses. In addition to applying early, we recommend submitting your tuition deposit promptly in order to have the best chance of getting into your first-choice courses. You will be notified by phone and e-mail of an admissions decision within one week of receiving your completed application and materials.

Deadlines

January 4, 2020	Application processing begins
February 1, 2020	Scholarship application review begins
April 1, 2020	Priority + International student application deadline
May 1, 2020	Application deadline
May 30, 2020	Extended deadline + tuition and housing payment deadline
June 14, 2020	Residence hall move-in + housing orientation
June 15, 2020	All-student orientation (parents welcome)
July 10, 2020	Campus-wide Final Exhibition
July 11, 2020	Residence hall check-out

“Studying at SFAI PreCollege made me feel motivated to push myself to create art beyond what I've ever tried to before. With the support of the teachers and community here, I was able to expand my abilities and open my mind to new techniques and other people's ideas that would push me to work harder.”

—Alexandra Isabel Winton, Manila, Philippines