Registration is open now! High school students are invited to register for Creative U, this summer’s precollegiate sessions at the top-ranked College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas. Located in Denton, Texas, at the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth region, CVAD is a nationally ranked college for aspiring artists and designers.

Week 1: June 2–6 | 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m.

Week 2: June 9–13 | 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m.
UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201

Creative U offers students the opportunity to experience college-level sessions in art and design taught by the same faculty and instructors who teach college courses within CVAD’s 238,000-square-foot building, boasting an array of cutting-edge resources and equipment. Previous artmaking experience is not required; students of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend. 

Get a glimpse of college life and discover your potential in art and design!

This non-residential program invites rising sophomores, juniors, seniors and 2025 high school graduates to engage in creative art-making and user-focused design practices. Students can select morning or afternoon sessions and participate in activities designed by CVAD faculty. These sessions foster visual problem-solving, critical thinking, and skills-based making. Students can choose from sessions on graphic design, papermaking, printmaking, jewelry making and enameling, fashion design or photography.