UNCSA

We promise this: You'll do what you love.

High School, Undergraduate and Graduate Levels

Is UNCSA right for you?

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Campus Collaboration

Working in an interdisciplinary environment of dancers, actors, filmmakers, musicians and designers, you'll learn to collaborate as a professional – a critical skill to prepare you for a successful career. Every day, your fellow artists will challenge, encourage and push you to achieve more.

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Small Class Sizes

With our 7:1 faculty-student ratio, you'll work closely with skilled professionals, benefiting from their significant knowledge, as well as their industry connections. You'll intensely and rigorously pursue your art in an immersive environment in small classes, and your work will be professional-caliber.

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Renowned Faculty

Our faculty are accomplished artists who serve as dedicated mentors. You'll work closely with these experienced professionals and benefit from their significant industry connections.

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High School, Undergraduate & Graduate Programs

Degrees offered include high school diplomas, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and post-master's professional artist certificates (music)

UNCSA Events at NCMEA 2024

Ready to apply? Here's how:

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Review Deadlines

Select your conservatory admissions page to find specific application deadlines. In general, for entry fall 2026, final deadlines are January 8, 2026 for Filmmaking and January 15, 2026 for all other schools.

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Start Your Application
Visit uncsa.edu/admissions/apply to start the application process. Each of our five conservatories has its own admissions process and requirements, and our counselors are here to guide you and offer a personalized experience. schedule a campus tour!

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Upload Documents
Not sure which documents to upload? Attend a Virtual Info Session to get all the details. These will likely include your transcript, courses in progress, test scores, two letters of recommendation, artistic statement and resume.

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Auditions & Interviews
If you meet the admissions criteria, you will be evaluated by faculty which may include an interview or audition as the final step in the process. Now is the time to schedule a campus visit to get a feel for life at UNCSA.

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Faculty members taught us how to develop as authentic and honest individuals. It's not just about having the right skills; it's about becoming your most authentic self.
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Powering Creativity: The Campaign for UNCSA

UNCSA is building the future of the arts by educating the next generation of creative innovators. Composed of five nationally ranked, highly collaborative conservatories, our inspiration-filled campus has produced some of the industry's most remarkable leaders. With extraordinary accomplishments propelling us, we are poised to reach new heights. We will empower emerging artists who will shape the future of creativity. 

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