The Pre-College Program at California College of the Arts is an intensive summer program for high-school students which offers 19 different courses from design, architecture, fine art, and writing.

The Bay Area's costal location is unique students who come out-of-state to visit California's opportunities. Students can choose a major, and get a taste of what college is really like.

A fish ID chart inspired the concept of "a school of fish" and that students who attend come from diverse backgrounds in artistic talent and skills.