Visual Arts Precollege Program

Please fill out the details below to apply to the Visual Arts Precollege program at Sarah Lawrence College.

The Application Deadline is May 1, 2026.

If you are accepted into the program, you will need to accept the offer and pay a $250 non-refundable deposit. Space is limited and your spot in the course will not be guaranteed until the deposit is paid, so we encourage you to pay as soon as possible. Final payment must be made by May 21, 2026.

Tuition Cost:

$5,850.

Refund policy:

The $250 deposit is non-refundable.

Refunds are available for the remainder of the tuition for any cancellations made in writing before the payment deadline May 21, 2026. No refunds are available after this date.

Questions and refund requests should be sent to precollege@sarahlawrence.edu.

Student First Name*

Student Preferred First Name

Student Last Name*

Student Email Address*

Confirm Student Email Address:*

Birthdate*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Current or most recent High School:*

CEEB

If you are home-schooled, please type "Home School Clearinghouse" and select the highlighted search result. If you are unable to find your school, please type "School Not Found".

Anticipated Year of Graduation*

Optional: Gender Identity

For "Other", please use this space to provide more information.

Optional: Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

Optional: Please select one or more race categories with which you identify:

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

White

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation or information on accessibility should contact James Stakenburg, Executive Director of Lifelong Learning at precollege@sarahlawrence.edu. We ask that requests be made in sufficient time to arrange any accommodations. For more information, please visit the Office of Access and Disability Services website.

Emergency Contact*

The emergency contact is the person we will contact first in the event of an emergency situation. For student under 18, the emergency contact MUST be a parent or guardian.

Will you be under the age of 18 at the start of the program?*

Yes

Full Name*

Relationship to Student*

Phone Number*

Please provide information for a parent/guardian.*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone*

Is this a mobile phone?*

Yes

How did you hear about this program?*

From a friend or family member

From a SLC community member - alumni, faculty, student, staff, etc.

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Other

If you selected "Other", please explain.

I understand that the Visual Arts Precollege Program is a non-residential program.

Student Signature*

Parent Signature*

Application Requirements

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will only be considered "submitted" if every element required is submitted. Any incomplete application will not be reviewed. Please carefully review the requirements below:

Please submit a PDF or Word document with your responses to the six application questions.

Response to the 6 application questions.

Please submit a PDF of 3 finished pieces of artwork. They can be anything you consider a creative act e.g., any drawing, collage, painting, paper mache sculpture, photos of a few pages of a sketchbook, etc.)

Artwork 1

Artwork 2

Artwork 3

Applicants for whom English is not their first language and who are not currently attending a school with an English language curriculum should provide proof of English language proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English scores.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Upload a copy of your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test results.

Photo Consent/Code of Conduct/Campus Policies/Waiver of Liability

Photo/Video/Film Consent Form

The undersigned does hereby authorize Sarah Lawrence College and/or its associates, assistants, or subcontractors to photograph/film/videotape:

Student Full Name*

The undersigned authorized Sarah Lawrence College to permit the use and display of said images in any publication, multimedia production, display, advertisement, social media channel, or Web page that promotes the College.

The undersigned releases and forever discharges Sarah Lawrence College, its agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of said photographs/images, including but not limited to, any claims for invasion of privacy or defamation.

Accepted and Agreed:

Do you consent to the above photo/video/film permission?

Yes

Student Signature*

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Codes for a Community of Consideration

We rely on each other to make our programs a positive learning experience. The teachers and staff agree as well to the following to help create a community of consideration. We ask that you review the below in detail and also agree.

Be tactful, respectful and kind with one another. Listen and speak to one another as you would like to be listened and spoken to.

A successful course depends on all its members. Students must attend all classes and activities and be on time. Sleeping in is not an acceptable reason for missing class.

Good communication is essential to a strong, positive community. If you are unable to attend any required event or class; if you’ve missed a day or will miss one, let your instructors know. If you have any problems, conflicts or concerns, speak with either your teacher or Sarah Lawrence staff.

Honor risk and hard work, not competition.

The Sarah Lawrence Community is far reaching. The hard work of many you may never meet or get to know makes this program possible. Please help respect their efforts by treating them with consideration.

Please sign below to acknowledge that you agree to Codes for a Community of Consideration.

Student Signature*

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Campus Policies

ASSAULT - Physical assault in all forms is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

ATTENDANCE—Students must attend all classes unless prior arrangements have been made and Summer Programs staff have been notified.

BIAS HARASSMENT— Hate speech, aggressive behavior, harassment, and other intimidating behavior based on someone’s identity is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS—Students are expected to be respectful to their peers, teachers, and staff. Aggressive, disruptive, bullying, or any behavior that interferes with the living and learning community will not be tolerated.

CLASSROOM POLICIES—Students must adhere to the rules set by their teachers in the classroom.

CELL PHONES – Students are expected to keep their cell phones charged and on them at all times in case of emergency or urgent matters. Note that cell phone use should be limited while in class.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL— Possession of, consuming, or bearing witness to the consumption of illegal, non-prescribed, or other drugs is prohibited. Students under the age of 21 are prohibited from possessing, consuming, or bearing witness to the consumption of alcohol. Please note that Sarah Lawrence College is a smoke-free campus.

FACILITIES - Destroying or otherwise disrespecting Sarah Lawrence property is prohibited. Costs associated with repairing damage to Sarah Lawrence property will be billed to the student if they are found responsible.

FAILURE TO COMPLY - Students are expected to comply with the directions of Sarah Lawrence Staff regarding any behavioral issue that may emerge during the duration of the program.

Conduct Process

Any student who is suspected of violating any of the outlined policies above will first meet with the Program Director to discuss the suspected violation. This conduct meeting is an opportunity for the student to share their perspective on the incident.

The Program Director will then take into consideration all reports received from both the student and others involved in the incident when deciding the appropriate outcome.

Potential outcomes of the conduct process include but are not limited to:

Dismissal from the program with no refund
Being put on probation, meaning if there is any future incident, the student will be automatically dismissed.
Legal authorities may be contacted based on the severity of the incident
A reflection process may be assigned to the student, such as writing an essay about the incident and conducting research into the topic more thoroughly to reflect on their behavior.
Restriction of enrolling in any future Program at Sarah Lawrence
Restriction of receiving a positive reference from Programs staff or faculty

I have read and agree to comply with the policies stated above:

Student Signature*

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Waiver of Liability, Indemnity, and Medical Release

Beyond providing an enriching academic experience, the health and safety of all our students is the college's top priority.

Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk

I hereby acknowledge that I understand that there might be dangers and risks to myself my property while I am/they are involved in a summer program at Sarah Lawrence College.

I, as a participant agree to accept and assume any and all risks of personal injury or property damage.

I recognize the importance of, and I agree to fully comply with the policies, rules and regulations, and any supervisor’s instructions regarding participation in this program.

I also understand that Sarah Lawrence College does not provide insurance for participants in this program and that any coverage must be through my personal insurance, and College has no responsibility or liability for injury resulting from participation in the program.

Waiver of Liability and Indemnification:

I further release Sarah Lawrence College, its directors, officers, employees, students, agents, representatives or affiliates, from any and all liability caused in whole or in part by anyone affiliated with Sarah Lawrence College or from any other cause whatsoever, which results in bodily injury or personal injury suffered by above named minor participant, unless caused by the gross negligence of Sarah Lawrence College, and for any loss or loss of use or damage to personal property owned by said participant or family member, or any other damage or injury, which may result due to the above named minor’s visit or use of Sarah Lawrence College facilities during this Writers Week Program..

I further understand that all Sarah Lawrence College employees including faculty, staff and volunteers involved will exercise reasonable care and act responsibly while conducting activities of during students visit.

I, the undersigned affirm that I am freely signing this agreement. I have read this form and fully understand its content.

Student Signature*

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Affirmation Statement

I certify that all of the information submitted on this form, including any supporting materials, is my own work and factually true.

Student Signature*