Special Announcements

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Los Angeles Wildfires Update

Over the last week, members of our Academy community have been directly impacted by the fires in Los Angeles. Our hearts are with them and their families, and with everyone throughout the region affected by this tragedy.

Classes at our Los Angeles Campus were suspended last Thursday and Friday while we monitored the developing conditions in our area. Thankfully the fires did not reach beyond the hills into Hollywood, our immediate neighborhood was not under evacuation orders, and there has been no physical impact to our campus.

Regular campus operations have resumed this week. However, understanding that things can change quickly, we are closely monitoring the conditions in our area along with the guidance from local officials.  Should the situation change, we will continue to communicate updates directly to our students, faculty, and staff. 

As Angelenos and members of the broader arts community, we are grateful for all the first responders and for those civic and volunteer organizations assisting in Los Angeles at this time. May we be inspired by their bravery and service. 

We wish safety, strength and peace to all.

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Los Angeles Campus Teach-Out Plan Frequently Asked Questions

Click to read Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Academy's Los Angeles Campus Teach-Out Plan. 
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Announcing the Closure of the Los Angeles Branch Campus

As we adapt to the changing times, the Academy will be closing its branch campus in Los Angeles starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Click here to read the announcement. 
 
Additional specific details for members of the Academy community follow below. The information on this page will be updated as needed.
 
Current Students
Current students at the Academy’s Los Angeles campus will complete their full two years of instruction in Los Angeles uninterrupted.
 
Summer Students
All summer programs will run as normal in Los Angeles through August 2024. 
 
Incoming Students
All incoming students will have the opportunity to transfer their acceptance (and tuition deposit if applicable) to our New York campus for Fall 2024 and will be guaranteed a place at our NY campus if they make this decision by June 1.  Deadline extensions will be available on an as-needed/as-available basis, so please discuss with your Admissions Advisor.  Alternatively, incoming students may attend the LA campus for one year and then transfer to the NY campus for their second year.  There will be no second year offered in LA for those who enroll beginning in Fall 2024.
 
International students who choose either course of action will have individualized support from an International Student Advisor.