College credit
Boston University Visual Arts Summer Institute (VASI)
Overview
A four-week intensive visual arts program for high school students ages 15–18 offering studio instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking with individual studio space, college credit, and portfolio development support.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 15123 days
Sessions
Jun4 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Boston, MA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,800
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Application requirements
Online Application
Required
Brief Essay
Required
Application Fee
$80 (check/money order payable to Boston University)
Letter of Recommendation
One letter from teacher or supervisor in art or academic work; mailed or emailed to program
English Proficiency Test
Required for international applicants (official scores to buvasi@bu.edu)
Vaccination
Boston University requires all participants to be vaccinated or have approved exemption
Valid Passport/Visa
International applicants must carry passport and visa during travel and stay
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,800 (2026 rate, subject to Board of Trustees approval); $80 non-refundable application fee; estimated $300 for art supplies; $300 deposit held until class start. 100% refund before class starts (excluding fees/deposit); 80% refund prior to last class of first week.
Financial aid
Scholarships available through Boston University (Naomi Rabb Winston Scholarship for ages 16–22, up to $10,000/year) and students encouraged to seek funding through school districts, local arts councils, and chambers of commerce.
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