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International Students

Summer of Art Welcomes International Students

International Student Definition

We consider an international student to be any student without a U.S. passport who lives outside the United States or a student who is attending school in the United States on a visa.

International Student Types

Academic International Students

Academic international students are students who attend Summer of Art under an existing student visa (most commonly F-1).

More information on student visas can be found here.

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Visiting International Students

Visiting international students are students who attend Summer of Art under a visitor visa (most commonly B-2).

More information on visitor visas can be found here.

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International Student Program Options

Academic International Student Program

Full-Day Program

Eligible international students with appropriate student visas may attend the full, 5-day Summer of Art program for college credit. They may enroll in any Specialization and Drawing Studio of their choice and are not required to enroll in the Arts Immersion Program for International Students.

Please note that on-campus housing is only available to international students between the ages of 14.5-18 who are enrolled in the full-day program.

Visiting International Student Program

Full-Day Program

Eligible international students with appropriate visitor visas may attend the full, 5-day Summer of Art program for noncredit under the following parameters:

  • Student is between the ages of 14.5-18
  • Student is enrolled in one Specialization course and one drawing course for noncredit:
  • Student is enrolled in the Arts Immersion Program for International Students (mandatory)

Please note that the Arts Immersion Program for International Students is only open to international students enrolled in the full, 5-day program.

Please note that on-campus housing is only available to international students between the ages of 14.5-18 who are enrolled in the full-day program.

Eligibility and Requirements

Visa Eligibility

Enrollment in Summer of Art as an international student is contingent upon visa eligibility. Visa eligibility will be determined during the student’s application process.

Please consult the US embassy or consulate in your country if you have any questions about visas, country-specific policies, or the necessary documentation for your visit. Please visit the US Embassy website to locate the embassy in your country.

College Credit

An I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for an F-1 student visa is required in order to attend Summer of Art for college credit. International students attending for college credit must:

  • Currently reside in the United States
  • Be attending another academic institution under a current student visa
  • Submit proof of attendance from your school on current letterhead with dates of attendance and signed by a designated school official.

Contact Us

Have questions? We're here to help! Call the Otis College Extension team between 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Phone: 310-665-6850

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