Visit VPA for Admitted Students

Congratulations on your admission to Syracuse University and the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)! We’re eager to connect with you to share all that our college has to offer.

Below you will find in-person and virtual events that give you opportunities to connect with VPA students, faculty, and staff. We hope you will join us for multiple sessions to learn more about the VPA student experience, ask questions, and get excited for the fall semester! Attending a virtual event? Consider using one of our custom VPA Zoom backgrounds.

Please note: Our list of events is updated regularly, and all times are listed in Eastern Time. Click on the link provided with each event to register. Once you have registered for a virtual session or special event, you will receive a Zoom link via email.

For University-wide programming for admitted students, please visit University Admissions.

VPA Sessions and Special Events for Admitted Students

Spring Receptions and Spring Previews

(IN PERSON)

Meet current students, learn more about your academic program, explore our campus, and meet with representatives from many of the offices and student organizations at Syracuse University.

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We Picked You! Get the Inside Scoop on VPA with Dean Michael Tick

(VIRTUAL)

Join Michael Tick, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), for a celebratory event where you can discover what makes the VPA experience truly exceptional. You will learn about undergraduate research opportunities, study abroad and study away programs, career advising, and alumni mentorship. It will be easy to see why VPA is the right choice for you.

We can’t wait to celebrate and welcome you!

The VPA Advantage: An Evening with Faculty

(VIRTUAL)

It’s time to imagine yourself at the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at Syracuse University!

Admitted students and their families are invited to join faculty members from the School of Art, School of Design, Department of Film and Media Arts, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, and Setnor School of Music. You will receive an overview of what makes the VPA experience unique, with plenty of time for questions and answers.

* If you have been admitted to the Department of Drama, please register for the event below designed for students accepted into acting, musical theater, Drama B.S., stage management, and theater design and technology.

VPA Virtual Department of Drama: Get to Know Us

(VIRTUAL)

Join us to learn more about our Department of Drama majors and have your questions answered about academic programs and professional development opportunities. Hear about our exciting student experiences, departmental highlights, and discover what it’s like to be part of our Drama family!

Vibe with VPA

(VIRTUAL)

Join members of the VPA recruitment team and current VPA students to ask any questions you may have about the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Syracuse University, your major, resources and opportunities on campus, and more. Stay for a short time or stay for the entire time—we’re just excited to see you!

This is an interactive session tailored to you and your questions, so come prepared to chat.

Exploring Creative Careers

(VIRTUAL)

Join one of VPA’s career advisors for a discussion about how VPA supports and prepares students for successful careers in creative fields. The session will include a brief overview of the college’s career services and share information about career exploration, internship opportunities and examples, alumni engagement, and more! A question-and-answer session will follow.

Admitted students and parents are welcome and encouraged to join together.

Off-Campus Admitted Student Programs

(IN PERSON)

VPA NYC Metro Admitted Student Program

Join VPA Dean Michael S. Tick and Jenny Saluti, director of VPA recruitment and admission, for a panel discussion and reception with alumni. Learn how a VPA education helped launch their careers and how VPA will prepare you for success too! After the session, we invite you to join us to explore the Palitz Gallery and its current exhibit, “Space and the Sacred: Letterio Calapai’s Prints,” curated by Julia Neufeld G’24. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.

Admitted Student Programs Near You with VPA Meet and Greet*

Boston, MA
Register for Saturday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m.
Los Angeles, CA
Register for Sunday, April 6, at 2 p.m.
San Francisco, CA
Register for Saturday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m.

Hosted by the Office of Admissions, learn more about the Syracuse experience through an information session and alumni panel question-and-answer session. Following the formal presentation, join VPA representatives for a special meet and greet to chat more about your specific program and the VPA experience. Refreshments will be served. Please watch for an email with details and instructions specific to the meet and greet.

* More programs are held in metropolitan locations around the world. Be sure to check out all options to find a location near you. VPA will only be represented at the events listed above.

Class Visitation

(IN PERSON)

Are you wondering what your classes will be like as a VPA student? We have a range of available options at a variety of times, so please call us at 315.443.2769 to set something up prior to your arrival on campus.

Individual Appointments

(VIRTUAL)

You may schedule an individual virtual appointment with a representative from the VPA Office of Recruitment and Admissions or a current student. To request and schedule an appointment, please call 315.443.2769 or email .

Experience the VPA Community

At Syracuse, being Orange is a way of life. But what does it mean to be Orange in VPA? Check out these videos from our schools and departments to find out!