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Summer of Art 2024 Welcomes International Students

International Student Definition

We consider an international student to be any student:

  • without a U.S. passport who lives outside the United States

OR

  • a student who is attending school in the United States on a visa

International Student Types

Academic International Students

Academic international students are students who attend Summer of Art under an existing student visa (most commonly F-1).

More information on student visas can be found here.

Visiting International Students

Visiting international students are students who attend Summer of Art under a visitor visa (most commonly B-2).

More information on visitor visas can be found here.

International Student Program Options

Academic International Student Programs

5-Day Program

Eligible international students with appropriate student visas may attend the full, 5-day Summer of Art program for college credit or noncredit. They may enroll in any Specialization and Drawing Studio of their choice and are not required to enroll in the Arts Immersion Program for International Students. 

3-Day Program

Eligible international students with appropriate student visas may attend the 3-day Summer of Art program for college credit or noncredit. They may enroll in any Specialization course of their choice.

2-Day Program

Eligible international students with appropriate student visas may attend the 2-day Summer of Art program for college credit or noncredit. They may enroll in any Drawing Studio of their choice.

Please note that on-campus housing is only available to international students between the ages of 14.5-18 who are enrolled in the full, 5-day program.

Visiting International Student Programs

5-Day Program

Eligible international students with appropriate visitor visas may attend the full, 5-day Summer of Art program for noncredit under the following parameters:

  • Student is between the ages of 14.5-18
  • Student is enrolled in one of the following Specialization courses for noncredit:
    • 3D Animation 

    • Concept Art 

    • Fashion Design 

    • Game Design 

    • Graphic Design 

    • Painting 

    • Photography

    • Character Development and Design

    • 2D Animation 

    • Product and Toy Design

    • Illustration

    • Storytelling and Animatics

    • Ceramics / Sculpture

  • Student is enrolled in the Arts Immersion Program for International Students (mandatory)

Please note that the Arts Immersion Program for International Students is only open to international students enrolled in the full, 5-day program.

3-Day Program

Eligible international students with appropriate visitor visas may attend the 3-day Summer of Art program for noncredit. They may enroll in any Specialization of their choice.

2-Day Program

Eligible international students with appropriate visitor visas may attend the 2-day Summer of Art program for noncredit. They may enroll in any Drawing Studio of their choice.

Please note that on-campus housing is only available to international students between the ages of 14.5-18 who are enrolled in the full, 5-day program.

Eligibility and Requirements

International Student Application & Documentation

All international students interested in attending Summer of Art must complete an International Student Application and supply all required documentation by May 15th, 2023. Upon registration, all international students will receive an International Student Application via email.

Visa Eligibility

Enrollment in Summer of Art as an international student is contingent upon visa eligibility. Visa eligibility will be determined during the student’s application process.

Please consult the US embassy or consulate in your country if you have any questions about visas, country-specific policies, or the necessary documentation for your visit. Please visit the US Embassy website to locate the embassy in your country.

English Language Proficiency

Summer of Art is conducted in English only, so international students must have college-ready English language skills. 

If applying from a country where English is not the primary language, your application must be accompanied by one of the following:

  • A letter on school letterhead from a school official, counselor, or English teacher that affirms college-ready skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English 

OR

  • Proof of one of the following language competency test scores:
    • TOEFL exam with a score of 79 or above
    • Pearson Test of English with a score of 58 or above
    • iELTS with overall band score of 6.5 or above
    • Duolingo English Test with a score of 105 or above

The English proficiency requirement may also be waived for native English speakers who are citizens of any of the following countries and attend schools where English is the primary language of instruction: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, India, South Africa and Commonwealth Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago).

College Credit

An I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for an F-1 student visa is required in order to attend Summer of Art for college credit. International students attending for college credit must:

  • Currently reside in the United States
  • Be attending another academic institution under a current student visa
  • Submit proof of attendance from your school on current letterhead with dates of attendance and signed by a designated school official

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