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That’s a wrap! PreCollege 2022 celebrates first in-person program in three years

PreCollege students enjoying the closing ceremony on Ringling College’s Scott Plaza.
PreCollege students enjoying the closing ceremony on Ringling College’s Scott Plaza.

That’s a wrap! PreCollege 2022 celebrates first in-person program in three years

PreCollege students enjoying the closing ceremony on Ringling College’s Scott Plaza.
PreCollege students enjoying the closing ceremony on Ringling College’s Scott Plaza.

The 2022 PreCollege program came to a bittersweet end on Saturday, July 16. Culminating with closing exhibitions, a picnic, and an awards ceremony, the consensus among the students was hands down, four weeks well spent. 

This year, the PreCollege program which took place from June 19-July 16, saw 235 high school students from 37 states and 11 countries, participate in the four-week, residential academic program. Students were able to choose from multiple immersions, ranging from Creative Writing for Comics and Games, to Virtual Reality Development, to Film Production, and took core foundation classes such as Figure Drawing and Painting. 

Here’s what some of the PreCollege students had to say: 

“I’ve had such an amazing time, and I honestly don’t want to leave now that I know the program.”

“This program has been invaluable in giving me an idea of what college will be like, and it has shown me that I really enjoy Ringling College as a school.”

“It has helped me become more professional in my art, as well as make connections with other artists.”

“The value of the program is access to critique, feedback, and the technical expertise of the professors, as well as the opportunity to meet others with similar interests on a large scale.”

Dr. Larry R. Thompson, president of Ringling College of Art and Design, addresses students and their families and friends at the closing ceremony on July 16.

“You should all feel very proud of what you’ve learned, and how you’ve grown and adapted through this program,” said Dr. Larry R. Thompson, president of Ringling College, at the closing ceremony. “Congratulations. You’ve gotten a taste of what it’s like to attend one of the very best art colleges in the world – Ringling College of Art and Design. And, you got to experience our incredible faculty and staff and get a chance to work on the kind of  exciting projects Ringling students get to work on. You also saw what it takes to succeed and be a student at Ringling College.”

“We hope that you all come back to us to continue your creative journeys. Your performance at PreCollege helped make you ready for us. And, we are ready for you.”

The Ringling PreCollege program is designed to give students a snapshot of what life is like as a Ringling student. The experience can help them make decisions about art school, while giving them the opportunity to create portfolios for admissions and learn more about their potential career paths. 


Applications for PreCollege 2023 will open Nov. 1.

PreCollege 2022 students exhibit their work completed during their four weeks at PreCollege. 

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Patron Type # of Items Type of Material Borrowing Time
Student 40 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* 7 days
Faculty and Staff 40 Books 6 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 7 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* 7 days
Trustee, Alumni, Cross College Alliance, and  15 Books 3 weeks
Ringling College LibraryAssociation Members CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
PreCollege 5 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
Local Teacher 15 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
Chartwell’s and Follett employees located at Ringling 15 Books 3 weeks
CDs and CD-ROMs 3 days
DVDs and Blu-Ray 3 days
Magazines (unbound) 3 day
Magazines/Annuals (bound) 5 days
Videogames* N/A
*The video game collection supports the research and teaching of the Game Art & Design program. Video games may not be checked out by Alumni, Ringling College Library Association members or Family members.

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