Spring Pre-College Programs include virtual and in-person studio classes offered in May and early June. Classes are open to current high school students (grades 9 – 12) interested in building new skills for their creative pursuits. Students will receive personalized training and advice from Stamps faculty and staff on building a competitive portfolio.
Applications for Spring 2026 Pre-College Programs are now open: Sign up to receive information about our upcoming programs, register for a pre-college info session, or start your application today.
Spring Studios
Spring Studios provide opportunities for deep dives into different areas of art & design. Faculty will lead students in learning new techniques during studio sessions, and provide lectures, demonstrations, and feedback to support covered material.
- Twice-weekly afternoon programs include virtual sessions in 3D Modeling Basics, Digital Photography, Drawing for Artists & Designers, Graphic Design Essentials, Illustration Techniques, and Stop Motion Animation; and in-person sessions in Ceramic Fundamentals and Drawing for Artists & Designers.
- In-person weekend workshops include Alternative Photographic Processes, Drawing Fundamentals, Experiments in Print, Palette to Canvas, Sculpture Studio and Watercolor Painting.
Spring Events
Spring Events are single session opportunities for in-person creative practice.
Explore the University of Michigan with our series of in-person Drawing on Campus sessions, held at different U‑M facilities on the Ann Arbor campus. Participants will gain insider knowledge about a museum through a guided tour, then will practice their observational drawing skills by working directly onsite. These programs are ideal for students with varied interests; art, natural sciences, history, musicology, athletics, and more. Participants are welcome to register for just one program or both.
Application Instructions
Step 1: Apply
Students must apply to each Stamps Pre-College Studio, Event, and Workshop they’d like to attend separately. Visit the individual links for each program above, or view all opportunities and start applying here.
Students seeking financial assistance for Stamps Pre-College Studios and Events must complete theFinancial Assistance application with the help of a parent/guardian and provide all required materials
Our Spring/Summer Early Action Deadline is February 1, 2026: If you submit applications by this date, you’ll receive your decision by March 1 to help lock in Spring or Summer plans.
All applications must be completed by 11:59 pm EST on our Final Application Deadline: March 1, 2026.
Step 2: Review
Pre-College Program staff will review each individual program application and render an admissions decision.
Pre-College Program staff will review each individual application for need-based financial assistance.
Pre-College Program staff will contact the applicant and the parent, legal guardian, or caretaker they listed in their application with additional information and next steps.
Step 3: Register
After receiving the acceptance email from Pre-College Program staff, a parent, legal guardian, or caretaker must complete a youth participant’s registration by the date stated in the acceptance email to secure their place in the Stamps Pre-College programs.
Parents, legal guardians, or caretakers will follow the link on the participant’s acceptance email and create an account using their own email address (not the participant’s email address).
Parents/legal guardians will select a term: Registration 2026. Participants will refer to their acceptance email for instruction.
Step 4: Pay Deposit
After registration, a deposit is required to secure a youth participant’s place in each program.
A deposit invoice will be sent via email from BITeam@umich.edu. All invoices will be billed to the default parent, legal guardian, or caretaker.
Parents, legal guardians/caretakers will submit payment following the instructions and due date outlined on the invoice for the deposit.
Deposits are non-refundable.
Step 5: Pay Balance
An invoice with the remaining balance will be sent 30 days before the start of the program. Participants will refer to their acceptance email for instruction.
An invoice for the remaining balance will be sent via email by BITeam@umich.edu. All invoices will be billed to the default parent, legal guardian or caretaker.
Parents, legal guardians/caretakers will submit payment following the instructions and due date outlined on the invoice for the remaining balance.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to select students who have registered for the program. A limited number of full and partial awards will be provided to students who demonstrate need and merit. Students seeking financial assistance for Stamps Pre-College Studios and Events must complete the Financial Assistance Application with the help of a parent/guardian and provide all required materials.
Questions
Please contact us with any questions about our Pre-College programs.