Welcome!
If you are a prospective VPA student, please see below the opportunities for you to meet us and learn more about VPA.
Information Sessions for Prospective Students
Daily On-Campus Information Sessions
These in-person sessions include a presentation about VPA, including overviews of the School of Art, School of Design, Department of Film and Media Arts, Department of Drama, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, and the Setnor School of Music. We will also discuss application processes, talent requirements such as auditions and portfolios, and answer any questions you may have.
- In-Person Sessions, Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET as a part of your campus visit with Office of Admissions
Search dates and register for a campus visit
Virtual Information Sessions for Prospective Students
Can’t make it to campus? No worries! We offer virtual sessions to answer all your questions.
- Virtual Information Sessions
This session will include a presentation about VPA, including brief overviews of our majors. We will also discuss application processes, talent requirements such as auditions and portfolios, and answer any questions you may have. - Talent Preparation Virtual Sessions
This session will take a deeper dive into how to prepare for an audition or portfolio. We will also share tips on how to prepare for your audition and portfolio submission. - Department Virtual Sessions
These sessions will focus specifically on one area of VPA. You will have a chance to meet faculty, hear about the majors, and ask any questions.
Please note that virtual information sessions are in Eastern Time.
Search dates and register for a virtual session
Events, Auditions, and Portfolio Reviews for Prospective Students
Tour Our Facilities
Visit The Warehouse, home of the School of Design
Take a virtual tour of the Department of Drama
Check out the ceramics, weaving, jewelry & metalsmithing, printmaking, sculpture, fabrication, woodshop, painting & illustration studios
Tour Crouse College, home of the Setnor School of Music
A glimpse inside Sims Hall, home of CRS
A peek at the photo lab, animation and film studios, equipment cage, sound recording and editing room, and post-production studios