For Parents

If you are considering one of our residential summer intensives for your child, you’ll probably have a lot of questions about campus life. We have provided some helpful resources here, but if you still have questions after reviewing these topics, please email Cameron MacManus at macmanusc@uncsa.edu or call the Community & Summer Programs office at 336-817-5027. 

Check-in Details 

Check-in Schedule 6/22/25 (opens in new tab)

Check-in Schedule 6/29/25 (DANCE | CONNECTION NOW and Piano 2-week) (opens in new tab)

Check-in Schedule 7/6/25 (Animation Session 2) (opens in new tab)

Check-in Schedule 7/13/25 (Pipe Organ Intensive and Music Composition) (opens in new tab)

 

Summer Intensives students should plan to arrive on campus the Sunday prior to their program's start date to check in, move into their residence hall (if applicable), and attend thier program's orientation meeting.  Parents are encouraged but not required to attend the parent orientation meeting.  If you are arriving outside of the times listed on your check-in schedule, call 336-817-5027 to let us know your arrival day and time.  If you need airport pickup see the FAQ below for instructions.

Departure Details

Final Day Schedules for 2025 Summer Intensives to be posted in early 2025.

Summer Intensives conclude the final Friday of each program with performances, presentations, or showcases open to friends and family.  Students are free to depart after being released by their program director at the conclusion of their final presentation.  Students must check out of their dorm no later than 11:00 AM on the final Saturday of their program.  

Required Documents and Permissions

Important! The Health Form linked below is required of every student to ensure their health and safety while on campus. It is due no later April 25th, 2024. Don't wait until the last minute to complete it!

• 2025 Summer Intensive Health Form (opens in new tab)
  Mail a hard copy of this form to the address on page 1.
  
  
• 2025 Parent Permission Form   (opens in new tab)
  Complete and return using the directions on the parent permission form.   

Transportation To and From the PTI/GSO Airport

The Piedmont Triad Airport (PTI) in Greensboro (GSO) is the only airport where UNCSA will pick up students. UNCSA Student Transportation also offers service to the Greensboro train station and the Greensboro Bus Station.  

Reserve your pickup and dropoff by completing the online form linked below.  There is a fee, and reservations must be made no later than Friday, June 6. 

Drivers are UNCSA Student Transportation employees.  UNCSA Student Transportation picks up from PTI downstairs baggage claim at the escalators.  The driver will be at the bottom of escalator with a "UNC School of the Arts” sign, UNCSA ID, and will transport students in an UNCSA Vehicle.  Students transported to the airport or train/bus station are picked up at the traffic circle outside Performance Place.  

Include the student's full name, program, student mobile number, airline name, and flight #/schedule information in your airport transportation request.  Provide corresponding information for train and bus pickup.  UNCSA Student Transportation monitors carrier schedules for changes and adjusts pick-up times as needed.  Contact UNCSA Student Transportation at 336-770-1476 or email transportation@uncsa.edu if you have questions about the status of your request or need to make changes.    

UNCSA Student Transportation Request Form (opens in new tab)

Summer Campus Life

Students under the age of 18 are housed in the Artist Village (opens in new tab)residence hall on campus, with trained Resident Counselors (RCs) on each floor, full-time professional staff, key-card access and strict sign-out policies. Rooms are singles or doubles. Summer Intensive roommates are assigned based on gender, age and arts discipline. Requests for specific roommates or singles will be considered, but are not guaranteed. Students under age 18 are not allowed to leave campus unless they are on a supervised class outing or activity trip. College-age students are housed separately from high school students, in the Center Stage (opens in new tab) apartment complex.

All residence halls are air-conditioned. See the FAQ section below for useful information, including a suggested packing list. Linens are NOT provided; beds are extra-long twin size.

A full meal plan (three meals/day) is included in room & board for students living on campus for one week or more. Meal plans are available for commuter students. Dining Services offers healthy options at every meal, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu items.  Parents may call Dining Services at 336-770-3327 to speak with a nutrition expert.  UNCSA dining facilities are tree nut and peanut free.  UNCSA Dining Services should be informed of all special dietary needs or concerns by completing the form linked below.  

Summer Intensive Special Dietary Requests Form (opens in new tab)

In general, students can expect to spend 7-8 hours in class on weekdays, with some programs holding evening and/or Saturday classes. Free social activities are planned by the activities staff for evenings and weekends and are available to both residential and commuter students. 

VIEW ACTIVITY CALENDAR (opens in new tab)

UNCSA is a relatively small campus, so it is a short walk from residence halls to the dining room or classes. The campus map (opens in new tab) is helpful in familiarizing yourself with facilities. The Hanes Student Commons is the campus hub, housing the Dining Hall, Health Services, and convenience store (POD Market).  The Fitness Center is available to Summer Intensive students for Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday - Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 pm during the summer, with a gym, weights, cardio and other amenities. A waiver (opens in new tab) is required to use the weights/cardio machines etc. There is no swimming pool at UNCSA.

Cross-Disciplinary Electives 

In addition to the free activies organized by Summer Residence Life, students may sign up for classes and services outside their core curriculum.  These cross-disciplinary electives, offered evenings and weekends at an additional cost, are designed to enhance the student’s knowledge base and career readiness.   Others are offered as fun introductory experiences in a variety of performing and visual arts disciplines to spark new artistic pursuits.

View Cross-Disciplinary Electives and Register (opens in new tab)

Summer Intensive Housing Policy

A student must be at least 14 years old by June 19, 2025 or a rising 9th grader to qualify for on-campus housing.  Students under 14 and/or residing within a 25-mile radius of UNCSA must register as commuter students.  Residential minors will be housed in the Artist Village Residence Hall.  Residential adult students 18 and over and at least one year removed from high school will be housed in the Center Stage Apartments. 

Security

Campus Police are on duty 24/7, facilitating a safe, secure and service-oriented environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Police officers routinely engage in crime prevention, security checks, safety escorts, and other public safety functions.

Handbook

The Summer Intensives Handbook includes valuable summer information such as Housing Policies and Information and information about campus activities and services available to summer students. 

SUMMER INTENSIVES 2024 HANDBOOK  (opens in new tab)

A word about homesickness…

Most students attending a summer intensive are excited and ready for the chance to spread their wings and concentrate on their art. But some students find it hard to be away from home for the first extended period, and struggle with homesickness and anxiety. Our RCs and professional staff are trained and experienced in helping students through a homesick period (usually the first 1-5 days of a program), and most students experiencing homesickness or anxiety who commit to push through the first week come through fine.  

We urge parents to have a serious talk with their child about whether they are ready to be away from home before registering. If you have any doubts at all about whether your child is ready, then please take a deep breath and wait a year. We want all students to feel happy and successful when they attend a summer intensive. For every student who leaves after a few days due to homesickness, there is a student who was shut out when the program filled. And we can’t give refunds for homesickness!

Frequently Asked Questions