Frequently Asked Questions

Please review our Admissions Requirements page.
Please review our Audition Requirements and our Audition Locations pages.
Upon submission of your application, your online application account will indicate the deadlines for audition and deposit specific to your start date.
Most applicants are notified with 2-4 weeks of completing their audition and fulfilling all other application requirements.
Please review our Tuition & Costs page.
You are welcome to visit our campus during one of our Open House Events or schedule a campus tour by appointment. For an individual or group tour, please contact Admissions at the campus you wish to visit or call us at 800-463-8990.
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All students who have applied and been accepted by The Academy are considered for scholarships. Merit scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s audition. Need-based awards are assessed through the financial aid process. All students must re-apply for financial aid each year attending. Visit our Financial Aid page for more information.
Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible using The Academy's school code 007465.
Students who do not qualify for federal assistance in the form of grants and loans are encouraged to research and pursue outside scholarships and alternative loans. Visit our Financial Aid page for more options.
Not in the United States, but they may qualify within their own countries. Visit our International Students page to learn more about financial aid options for international students.
The Academy participates in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. The Academy’s program is federally and institutionally funded. It provides part-time, on-campus jobs for U.S. students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. For international students there are also on-campus employment opportunities.
Please review our New York Housing page to learn more.
There are different summer housing options available on each campus. Visit the Summer Program Details page for more details.
Students are able to get around using buses, taxis, subways and rail systems in the New York City area.
Selection is made on the basis of progress and readiness to benefit from advanced training—as evidenced in the class work and examination plays of the First Year.
For information on current Academy degrees and credit transfers, please review our Academic Degree page. Some Academy students choose to continue on to pursue their BA, BFA or MFA at colleges and universities throughout the world. Because The Academy is a regionally and nationally accredited two-year conservatory, credits earned can be transferred to other colleges and universities. Each institution will determine the amount and placement of credits transferred based on their own academic policies.
During the academic year, students are expected to devote their full attention to their studies, and attendance in all Academy classes is mandatory. Therefore, it is against school policy for students to audition while attending The Academy.

Statistics are maintained by The Academy in compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, and are made available to all enrolled students and to other inquiries upon request. To view the campus reports use the download links provided below:

The Academy strongly recommends auditioning in person at one of our regional or campus auditions. However, if it is not possible to audition in person, we do accept a limited number of video audition requests. To request a video audition, please contact your admissions advisor at 800-463-8990.
The Academy does not provide student meal plans. However, there are numerous dining options within proximity of our New York campus
There are a limited number of supplies that are required for new students. Upon acceptance, your acceptance packet will have a detailed list of clothing and supplies you will need for the academic year. If you plan to be a part of The Academy’s housing, all units come furnished.
Academy housing provides laundry facilities depending on your specific housing arrangement that are either free or nominal in cost.
Academy housing fees cover basic utilities.
Send your updated information via our Alumni Affairs contact form.
Many campus events are open to the public including Third Year Company performances and Open House events. For special events please see the Events Calendar.
Use our Events Calendar to select the event you wish to attend and use The Academy’s RSVP system to reserve your space.
Select student performances are open to the public. Check our Events Calendar or consult with our campus receptionist for dates and times.
Please visit our Events Calendar for a listing of upcoming performance events.
Many campus events are open to the public including Third-Year Company performances and Open House events. For special events, please see our Events Calendar.
You can download our Student Handbook page here.
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts does not accept any transfer credits from other institutions toward completion of the Associate of Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree at either campus.
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