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Rebecca, Kenyon
"At the end of it all, I couldn't be happier or more satisfied by how my semester turned out. I have made friendships and connections, both in my peer group and in the theatre community. I have assistant stage managed an Off Broadway show, acted in an Off Off Broadway showcase, auditioned semi-successfully for a conservatory acting program, and gotten a job as a Personal Assistant to a well-known Broadway actress and director. And I couldn't have done any of it in Gambier, Ohio!"
2008/2009 CALENDAR: Semesters (15 weeks):

Fall: Sept. 2 - Dec. 12, or

Spring: Jan. 20 - May 1

Term (10 weeks):

Spring Term only: Jan. 20 - Mar. 27.

No summer program

CREDIT SYSTEM:

16 semester hours (15 weeks)

10 2/3 semester hours (10 weeks) spring term only

Transcript is for credit only, suggested grades for requesting campuses.

FEES*
(2008/2009):

$11,445 per semester--tuition only; $8,530 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 (see below)

In-city travel @ $25 per week (average)

Food, etc: $400 per month estimated (student's responsibility)

Housing: Program-arranged housing is optional.

$2,765 per semester (15wks) or $2,300 per term (10wks) at 305 W. 29 St. Housing information and forms are sent after receipt of your New York Arts Program application.

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.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications are due by March 31 for the September semester and by October 31 for the January term or semester. Admission to the New York Arts Program is competitive. Applications will be reviewed as they are received on a continuing basis; it is to the applicant's advantage to apply early. Late applications are reviewed on a space-available basis and must be accompanied by $100 fee for late processing.

COMMENTS:

Students may have initial interviews with New York staff members during their campus visits each term. Applicants are required 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 office at least two weeks before the desired interview date. After their applications have been received in New York, students will be sent detailed information concerning interviewing, travel, and housing. Students should plan on three consecutive week-days in New York for their interviews with their New York faculty advisor and prospective sponsors. Following these interviews, students are notified by mail of acceptance. Orientation and room assignments are sent later.