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
Virtual Information Sessions for Prospective Students Link
Can’t make it to campus? No worries! We offer virtual sessions to answer all your questions. Please note that virtual information sessions are in Eastern Time.
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.
Events, Auditions, and Portfolio Reviews for Prospective Students Link
Drama Auditions
On Drama Audition Days, students applying to acting and musical theater who have successfully prescreened may complete an in-person audition; students applying to theater design and technology, stage management, or the B.S. in theater management may complete the departmental interview at in-person campus events or virtually.
Drama Audition Days for 2022-23 will be held on the dates below. Registration is required through Acceptd for musical theater and acting.
Saturday, January 28, 2023 – Ripley Grier Studios, New York City
Sunday, January 29, 2023 – Ripley Grier Studios, New York City
Monday, February 6, 2023 – JW Marriott, Chicago
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – JW Marriott, Chicago
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 – JW Marriott, Chicago
Friday February 10, 2023 – Hyatt Regency LAX, Los Angeles
Saturday, February 11, 2023 – Hyatt Regency LAX, Los Angeles
Virtual Audition Interviews*
Virtual audition dates to be posted soon.
Music Auditions
On Music Audition Days, students applying to the Setnor School of Music may complete the required audition. Music Audition Days for 2022-23 will be held on the dates below. Registration is required through Acceptd.
In-Person Regional Auditions, Fisher Center, New York City*
Saturday, January 7, 2023 (classical voice)
Sunday, January 8, 2023 (classical instrumental, jazz/commercial voice)
*Please note that percussion auditions are not available at the regional New York City auditions
Virtual Audition Interviews*
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Music Lessons
Interested in applying to Setnor and want to know what a music lesson from Setnor faculty is like? Find out personally with a music lesson.
Trial lessons are offered for juniors and seniors in high school. This opportunity is designed to help students prepare for the required audition. Please review the audition requirements and suggested literature and choose one piece to focus on in your lesson.
Lessons are unavailable for jazz/commercial instruments and voice. Areas available are classical voice, keyboard, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, and composition.
More details about preparing for your lesson will be provided as your schedule is finalized.
No visual and performing arts college fairs are scheduled at this time.
Art, Design, and Film and Media Arts Portfolio Reviews
Advisory portfolio reviews are available at select locations. Please review the portfolio requirements and information about submitting your portfolio before arriving for a portfolio review.
National Portfolio Days
National Portfolio Day is free for students to attend from anywhere around the world! Join us for any of our events to take your future in art and design above and beyond. Visit the National Portfolio Day website for more information about each event.
VPA will be represented at the following 2022-23 Portfolio Days:
In-Person Events
Sunday, September 18, Atlanta
Saturday, September 24, Austin, Texas
Sunday, September 25, Dallas, Texas
Sunday, October 2, Rochester, New York
Saturday, October 8, Richmond, Virginia
Sunday, October 16, Chicago
Saturday, October 22, Hartford, Connecticut
Sunday, October 23, Boston
Sunday, October 30, Baltimore
Saturday, November 5, New York City
Sunday, November 6, Philadelphia
Sunday, November 13, San Francisco
Saturday, November 19, San Diego
Sunday, November 20, Los Angeles
Saturday, January 21, Miami
Virtual Events
Saturday, September 17, noon-4 p.m. ET
Friday, October 14, 7-11 p.m. ET
Sunday, December 4, noon-4 p.m . ET
Sunday, January 8, noon- 4 p.m.ET
Saturday, May 6, noon- 4 p.m. ET
Other Portfolio Events
No additional portfolio events are scheduled at this time.
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
