The University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts will host a pre-college summer academy in visual art July 5-22 for high school students in grades 9-12. The art academy will be held in the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center on Leesburg Road. Classes run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The pre-college summer art academy allows high school students to study the visual arts, work with professional artists and develop professional portfolios for college entrance and scholarship applications. The program is highly structured, with students choosing two courses in morning and afternoon sessions from a variety of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional media.

This intense, three-week program includes supplies, lunch and transportation. Cost is $185 per student. For a registration form or further information, call 260-399-8064.

The USF School of Creative Arts is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).