PreCollege

Ringling College’s PreCollege is a transformational summer experience for emerging artists and designers currently in their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school. During the four-week intensive, students follow a robust curriculum of core classes for fundamental skill building, as well as two selected immersions for a deeper investigation of areas reflective of the College’s degree programs. Students receive hands-on instruction from world-class faculty as well as studio time, so they can develop as an artist and strengthen their portfolio for college admissions and scholarships. A co-curricular series of mini-workshops further broadens their introduction to a variety of creative practices and techniques. In addition, Student and Residence Life teams provide wellness, recreational, and community service activities throughout the program.

First-time students who complete PreCollege successfully receive three elective college credits. Welcoming both residential and commuter students, ages 16-18. Application opens November 1 for the following June/July program.

2025 Program Information

PreCollege 2025 will be held on campus from June 22-July 19.

Applications Now Open!

For Accepted PreCollege Students

Welcome to PreCollege

Explore PreCollege 2025

Contact

Ringling College PreCollege Program
2700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234-5895
precollege@ringling.edu
941-955-8866

Other Programs

An example of a typical day for PreCollege students

Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 am

Core Classes: Monday-Thursday, 9-11:30 am

Week 1: 2D Design | Week 2: 3D Design | Week 3: 4D Design | Week 4: Drawing

Lunch: 11:30 am-2 pm 

Library | Fitness | Recreation | Majors & Portfolio Presentations

Immersions: Monday-Thursday, 2-5 pm

Weeks 1 & 2: Immersion

Weeks 3 & 4: Immersion

Dinner: 5-7 pm

Open Studio: Monday-Thursday, 7-8 pm required, optional until 10 pm

Friday Explorations: 9-11:30 am and 2-5 pm

Explorations are mini-workshops providing students with a myriad of different experiences to inspire their artistic journey. Students are required to choose and attend morning and afternoon sessions each week.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be between 16 and 18 years of age as of October 15 of the program year and, currently enrolled in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in high school.

A complete PreCollege application includes:

  • Review of the immersion descriptions and videos prior to ranking
  • A completed PreCollege application form
  • A $55 application fee (non-refundable)
  • A completed recommendation form submitted by a teacher or guidance counselor
  • A 250-word statement about your creative experience and aspirations

Timeline

Application opens November 1 the year preceding the summer program. Early application is advised to support our ability to reserve your higher ranked immersion selections. Immersions are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Immersion enrollment is secured upon receipt of the Program Deposit due upon acceptance. Application closes May 1 or when the program is full, whichever comes first.

Fees

Application fee: $55 due at application

Tuition: $4,440

Program deposit: $500 DUE upon acceptance

Tuition Balance subtotal: $3,940

Residential Fees

Room: $1,175

Board: $1,260

Balance subtotal $6,375

Plus refundable damage deposit $300

TOTAL DUE May 10: $6,675

Commuter Fees

Must live within 35 miles of campus

Room: 0

Board: $525

Balance subtotal: $4,465

Plus refundable damage deposit $150

TOTAL DUE May 10: $4,615

Additional Fees

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

4-week coverage: $200

1-week coverage: $50

All students must provide current proof of health insurance to attend PreCollege. International students and those requiring or electing to enroll in SHIP will be billed $200 or $50, due May 10, 2025.

Transcripts

Transcripts can be ordered from the National Student Clearinghouse.

Scholarship and Grant Information

Through the generosity of Ringling College donors, a limited amount of need-based financial support is available. Those opportunities are detailed as part of the application process. To be considered, applications (including scholarship requests) must be received by March 3.

  • Need-Based Financial Grant Application NOW CLOSED

PreCollege 2024 Recap

Play Video

FOR ACCEPTED PRECOLLEGE STUDENTS

How-To Video

Questions? Contact us at:
precollege@ringling.edu

The Need-Based Financial Grant and Scholarship Applications are now closed.

PreCollege Application Instructions

Please save precollege@ringling.edu and scs@ringling.edu in your email contacts to assure all email is delivered to you and not diverted to your spam folder.

Do not click the orange “Apply” button in the top right-hand corner of staging-ringlingmainsite.kinsta.cloud

STEP 1: Pay the Application Fee and Set-up Student Profile

When prompted by the link below, the STUDENT will create an Augusoft account. Retain this login information to access your account for future payments.

Help with Augusoft:

  1. Add the correct “PreCollege Application Fee” to Cart
  2. Select CREATE NEW PROFILE under New Students.

  3. Select NO THANKS in the Membership Drop-down menu, membership is not required. Check ‘Student Profile (single user)’. It is recommended to not create a household account with parents, but a single account for the student (learner). Click Submit.

  4. Enter the student’s information when you CREATE NEW STUDENT PROFILE
    • Take a photo of each screen as you complete them, to save for your records, as you will need this login information for future payments.
    • Your contact and mailing information must be up-to-date, if you have a change of address prior to PreCollege please email precollege@ringling.edu.

  5. Click Submit.
  6. In the top right hand corner, click View Cart to confirm you have added the PreCollege Application Fee to cart. Verify that you are registering for either the On-Campus or Online program.

  7. Click Checkout and follow the prompts to process payment.
  8. You will then receive two emails (from scs@ringling.edu): a receipt and a confirmation. 

    Be sure to Record the Transaction ID on top of your receipt, this is required to complete the PreCollege Application.

STEP 2: Complete the PreCollege Application 

To Complete the PreCollege 2022 Application, click below and follow the steps below through Google Forms:

  • To fill out the On-Campus Application Click: here.


PLEASE NOTE

  • After filling out your section of the PreCollege Application, you will need to invite your required Recommender by copy and pasting the correct link below in an email, with a request to complete the form on your behalf within 10 days. PreCollege Applications are not complete until the Recommendation has been submitted.
  • The PreCollege application fee must be paid in advance of completing the PreCollege Application. You will be required to enter the Transaction ID number. Please have this ready when you begin. See STEP 1.

Early application is strongly advised to secure your seat in higher ranked Immersions

May 8, 2022 all PreCollege Applications Due 
May 15, 2022 all PreCollege Payments and Forms Due

*REMINDER* You must email your Recommender when you finish your section of your Application. Copy and paste the correct link in an email to your recommender:

On-Campus Applicants Recommender link: https://forms.gle/GHkxTdA29wv2Zgzu9

Questions: Email us at precollege@ringling.edu