University of the Arts Application

Personal Information

First/Given Name

Preferred First Name

Middle Name

Last/Family Name

Previous Name or Other Last Names used

Home Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Email Address

Date of Birth

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Yes

No

Sex Assigned at Birth:

Female

Male

What is your country of birth?

What is your preferred pronoun?

If you would like the opportunity, we invite you to share more about your gender identity.

Your Address

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Is your mailing address the same as your permanent address?

Yes

No

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Citizenship

Citizen Type

U.S. Citizen

Permanent Resident

Dual Citizen

Not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Primary Citizenship:

Are you eligible for student aid as a Veteran or active-duty military member, either as a student or as a dependent? For more information about these education benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs visit the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Social Security Number

Are you a permanent resident of the United States?

What is your visa status?

Ethnicity

If you wish to be identified with a particular ethnic group, please select the choice that most accurately describes your heritage. No information you provide will be used in a discriminatory manner.

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

Select one or more of the following races:

Your Plans

I am applying to:

When do you plan to enroll?

Where do you intend to live?

On Campus

With Parents or Guardian

Off Campus

Do you intend to apply for financial aid?

Yes

No

Have you ever taken classes through Adelphi before (NYSUT, college credits earned at your high school, Summer Pre-College, continuing education classes or a certificate program)?

Yes

No

Majors

Select Your Major of Choice

What do you plan to major in at Adelphi? Please note that the list of majors is reflective of your choices above.

Please indicate your intended major concentration.

Acting

Tech Design

Adelphi University requires a portfolio review in order to review your application for an admission decision. We request portfolio submissions for Art and Art & Design Education majors through Slideroom. Additional information about the portfolio requirements can be found by following this link. If you have any questions, please contact us at 516.877.3050 or admissions@adelphi.edu.

Adelphi University requires an audition in order to review your application for an admission decision. Your audition must be scheduled through Slideroom, via our website or directly with the department. If you have any questions regarding the audition, please contact Beverly Frisk-Fox at 516.877.4250.

Adelphi University requires a portfolio review in order to review your application for an admission decision. Your portfolio review must be submitted through Slideroom or directly to the department. If you have any questions regarding the portfolio review, please contact the Department of Theatre at 516.877.4014 or sullivan@adelphi.edu.

Current or Most Recent College/University

Please list the institution where you earned college credit.

We need an official transcript from each of these institution(s) attended sent directly to the Adelphi University Office of University Admissions.

Previous Education

High School Graduation Date

1- What school did you earn college credit or a degree from?

2- What school did you earn college credit or a degree from?

3- What school did you earn college credit or a degree from?

4- What school did you earn college credit or a degree from?

5- What school did you earn college credit or a degree from?

Program Admission Requirements

Essay (prompt listed below)
Two Recommendation Letters
Official transcripts from the University of the Arts and the institution you earned your bachelor's degree from

Personal Statement/Essay

Please reflect on your life experiences in relation to your goals as an educator. The following questions may help generate ideas for discussion. Please craft a coherent, focused essay (minimum of 300 words).

What people and/or experiences have helped shape your views on learning and growth?
What draws you to teaching? As a teacher, what will you value most and why?
Please describe any aspects of your background that would indicate leadership skills, professionalism, community service, overcoming difficult life experiences, and/or contribute to the diversity of our program.

Disciplinary History

Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or misdemeanor charge? Note that you are not required to answer "yes" to this question, or provide an explanation, if the criminal adjudication or conviction has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise required by law or ordered by a court to be kept confidential. (An affirmative response will not automatically prevent admission, but any omission or falsification unless otherwise mentioned above is grounds for denial or rescission of admission or expulsion.)

Yes

No

Please explain the following:
1. What were the details surrounding the incident (please be specific)?
2. What was the date of the incident?
3. Were you convicted or did you plead guilty?
4. What was the sanction imposed as a result?
5. Is the case settled?

Have you ever been suspended, dismissed, expelled, or required to withdraw from any high school or college for academic or disciplinary reasons? (An affirmative response will not automatically prevent admission, but any omission or falsification is grounds for denial or rescission of admission or expulsion.)

Yes

No

Please explain the following:
1. What were the details surrounding the incident (please be specific)?
2. What was the date of the incident?
3. What were the sanctions imposed (indicating which you completed and which you did not complete)?
4. What was the date that you are eligible to return to the institution that suspended or dismissed you?

I waive my right to review or access letters and statements of recommendation written on my behalf.

Yes

No

I understand that all confidential recommendations connected to this application will be used solely to evaluate my application and will not be disclosed to anyone, including myself.

I understand that credentials submitted to support my admissions application become the property of Adelphi University.

I certify that all information in my application is accurate and my own work (including writing samples and other materials submitted).

I authorize Adelphi University to contact previous schools to verify my credentials or obtain information in connection with this application.

I understand and agree that any misrepresentation or omission of facts in my application will justify the denial of my application, rescission of admission, or expulsion. If I am admitted, I will comply with all the rules, regulations, and policies of Adelphi, and I understand that my admission, matriculation, and graduation are subject to the control of the authorities of Adelphi.

I grant my high school(s) and all of my previously attended college(s) and university(ies) permission to release my transcript(s) to Adelphi University.

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