Experiencing. Learning. Networking. Admission to the New York Arts Program is
competitive.
Applications are due
by April 30 for the September semester and by November 30 for the
January semester.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received on a
continuing basis; it is to your advantage to apply early.
Find out the requirements for off-campus study at your institution.
Your career services, off-campus, or international studies offices
should be able to help you.
For a list of college liaisons, please click here. If your school is not listed, you can still apply to the New York Arts Program, but you will need to work with your school to insure that you receive the academic credit that Ohio Wesleyan University issues to each student. We are happy to provide information about the program to your Office of Off Campus Studies, advisor, or registrar. Contact 212-563-0255 or info@nyartsprogram.org
Insure your credits will be transferred by having your college provide their official signature on your application form.
Please download one copy
of the application form and two copies of the Recommendation form.
Each applicant is required to write a letter of intent which states his
or her purpose for wanting to study and apprentice in New York. This
letter should state the type of apprenticeship desired. Submit this
letter with your application.
A personal interview is required of all applicant, either by phone or in person. Because of the
nature of the relationship between participant and sponsor, the New
York faculty advisor meets with each applicant to determine the
applicant's potential ability to work with a potential sponsor. After
the faculty advisor interview, appropriate sponsor interviews are
arranged by the New York faculty advisor and the applicant visits the
potential sponsors to explore the projected apprenticeships. Tuition and Fees
2009-2010 CALENDAR Fall 2009: Sept. 8 - Dec. 18 (15-week Semester) Spring 2010: Jan. 19 – April 30 (15-week Semester) (Spring Term for 10-week students is from January 19 – March 26)
CREDITS: Regular 15-week students earn 16 semester hours (10-week students earn 10 2/3 semester hours)
FEES* $11,900 per semester--tuition only; $8,870 per ten week term--tuition only (spring only) $200 administrative fee for students not from GLCA campuses
*Some
colleges use a different fee structure for off-campus programs. For
complete information see your college's off-campus study adviser about
fees and financial aid.
ADDITIONAL COSTS: Travel to New York City for the interview*
* Applicants
are encouraged to visit the New York Arts office for an interview prior
to acceptance and/or placement. The application should be received by
the New York Arts Program office at least two weeks before the desired
interview date. After applications have been received in New York,
students will be sent detailed information concerning interviewing,
travel, and housing. Students should plan on three consecutive weekdays
in New York for their interviews with their NYAP faculty advisor and
prospective sponsors. Orientation and room assignments are sent later.
In-city travel @ $25 per week (average)
Food, etc: $400 per month estimated (student's responsibility)
Housing: $2,875
per semester (15 weeks) or $2,390 per term (10weeks) at 305 W. 29 St.
Housing information and forms are sent after receipt of your New York
Arts Program application. (Program housing is optional.)
DEPOSIT: $100 for housing confirmation is paid directly to the New York Arts Residence with returned housing questionnaire.
STIPEND: Students
receive $25/week for travel and cultural event costs. Payments are made
twice during the semester/term provided students' accounts are current.
MANAGING COLLEGE Ohio Wesleyan University - for billings and academic transcripts.
BILLING PROCEDURES: Ohio
Wesleyan University bills home campuses prior to the semester or term;
the home campus then bills the student or parent for tuition and
housing. Bills are sent to students prior to the beginning of the
semester or term.
305 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001 Tel: 212-563-0255 Fax: 212-563-0256 The New York Arts Program is managed by Ohio Wesleyan University
