Incoming Graduate Students

This website contains key dates and basic information on new student orientation. Click the UNCSA Campus App tab to learn more about the custom UNCSA app which has all the detailed orientation information (checklists, orientation schedule, what to pack, opening day instructions, student holds info, and more).

Key Dates

May 17: Detailed orientation schedule published
May 21 @ 10am (EST): International Student Virtual Session.
June 7 Prevention Education Courses Deadline
June 18 Online Student Orientation
July 1: Academic Registration for art classes
Aug 7-11 International Student Early Orientation (on campus)
Aug 7-16 Early orientation period for Design & Production (Animatronics, Costume Design, Scene Design, Scenic Art, Stage Properties, Wig & Makeup)
Aug 12-19 Orientation period for Design & Production (Production Project Management, Costume Technology, Stage Automation, Sound Design, Technical Direction)
Aug 12-19 Orientation period for Filmmaking and Music. Filmmaking students can view their orientation schedule here.
Aug. 12 - New graduate students arrive
Aug. 19 - University classes begin