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Undergraduates

First-Year Students: Start Your Application

For first-year students, ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø offers two options to apply. Both are equally weighted, so it is entirely up to you which one you choose. If you are interested in the BFA Dance Lab, please see the application details and deadlines on our webpage.

1. The Common Application: Standard application, plus recommendations and transcripts. Learn more about the common application, including ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø's application codes. Over 90% of applicants to ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø choose this option. 

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2. The Dimensional Application: Share a collection of your work that reflects your capacities and demonstrates creativity, curiosity, and readiness to meet the demands of a ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø education. Learn more about the dimensional application.

BFA Dance Lab Students

If you are interested in the BFA Dance Lab, please see the application details and deadlines on our webpage.

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At ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø, you can transfer your liberal arts credits and use your previous experiences as the basis to go further. 

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Learn more about applying to ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø as an international student.

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Given the self-directed nature of ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø's education, home-schooled students often find that ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø is the right next step in their educational journey. 

Special Circumstances

Do you have questions about a special application circumstance, such as how to take a class at ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø as a non-degree student, or how to finish your high school education at ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø?

Application Deadlines for Undergraduates

Check the schedule of application deadlines to make sure you're on track, whether you are applying as a first-year or transfer student, early admission or regular. For graduate applicants, see the graduate program page.

Graduate Programs: Applications

Select a program below to learn more about application requirements and deadlines.

Financial Aid

¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø offers a range of options for financing your education, whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student. Learn more about what funding opportunities are available to you.

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¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, and familial status. (Non-Discrimination Statement for Admissions.)