Pre-Graduate Summer Program
Summer 2012 Program Overview
The Pre-Graduate Summer Program is a 10-week intensive program designed to prepare you for fall admission to the Master of Arts in Interior Design or Master of Arts in Graphic Design at the School of Art & Design at Suffolk University. This program is designed for those interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Interior Design or Graphic Design, but who don't have a visual arts background or the portfolio required to apply.
You'll take courses in the following areas: Drawing, Color & 2-Dimensional, 3-Dimensional Design and Perspective & Rendering (Interior Design) or Imaging (Graphic Design) in preparation for graduate school. By successfully completing the program, you'll have your first semester foundational art courses behind you and you will be admitted into the School of Art & Design's Master of Arts in Interior Design or Graphic Design program for the fall. Request More Information
Pre-Graduate Student Profiles
Some of the strongest candidates in our graduate programs are career changers, many of whom had no formal training in art and design design before coming to Suffolk. Learn more about how the Pre-Graduate Summer Program launched the design careers of two of our former students, Klaudia and Aaliah.
Aaliah knew there was a demand for graphic designers in Saudi Arabia, but there were no programs in her country. If she wanted the training, studying abroad was the only option. When she came to Suffolk, she knew life would be different, but she wasn't expecting to feel so at home, despite being so far away. Read more about Aaliah's experience.
Klaudia mapped out a strategy for becoming an interior designer. She did her research, found Suffolk's CDA-accredited program, left her banking job and was ready to move back to Massachusetts. Her last step was to expedite her preperation for grad school. Learn more about how Pre-Grad helped Klaudia reach her goal.
Quick Facts
| Application Deadline | April 1, 2012 |
| Length | 10 weeks |
| Dates | June 4 - August 13, 2012 |
| Orientation | Thursday, May 31 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| 2012 Schedule | Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (half hour lunch break) |
| Credits | 12 credits |
| Tuition / Fees | $5,825 |
Admission Information
Admission to the Pre-Graduate Program is based on an applicant's undergraduate performance, work experience, essay and letters of recommendation. Students seeking admission to the Pre-Graduate Summer Program and the Master of Arts in Interior Design or Graphic Design are not required to submit GRE test scores. Once accepted into the Pre-Graduate Program you are "conditionally admitted" to the Master of Arts in Interior or Graphic Design for fall 2012. Students typically spend between 20-40 hours per week on coursework. The program is not advisable for those who intend to work full-time. Deadlines, Policies & Cost
Questions ?
Contact Virginia Lane, Director of Continuing Education at 617-994-4233 or vlane@suffolk.edu with questions about the School of Art & Design's Pre-Graduate Summer Program.
For more information about the Master of Arts in Interior Design or Graphic Design contact the Office of Graduate Admission at grad.admission@suffolk.edu or 617-573-8302. Visit the Office of Graduate Admission online for more information about the admission process.