Graduate Checklist
We're looking forward to having you at UNCSA! You have plenty to do to get ready for the time ahead. Please follow the checklist below to complete your enrollment and prepare for the school year.
Every Student Must:
To reserve your space in the fall class, we must receive your Enrollment Deposit as soon as possible. Log in to the Applicant Portal to view your status page to pay
A refund of a deposit will be granted if the request is made in writing and received in the Office of Admissions prior to May 1. No refunds will be issued after this date. If you are admitted after May 1 your payment must be received within 10 business days of receipt of your acceptance letter.
Parents/guardians who would like to receive campus safety alerts through UNCSA Alerts can register by clicking here.
Any updates regarding weather-related delays or cancellations for orientation, check-in, or move-in will be communicated through UNCSA ALERTS, the UNCSA ALERT campus status website, and the red bar at the top of all UNCSA websites.
For more information and step-by-step instructions to register for UNCSA ALERT for parents/ guardians visit the UNCSA Alert website. Please be aware that the registration process to receive UNCSA Alerts for parents/guardians and students is different.
Students receive campus safety alerts through UNCSA ALERT.
To receive UNCSA Alerts, log into your E-Z Arts Account, go to the Emergency Notification (UNCSA ALERT) tab, and add your cellphone number and personal email address. You will be prompted to update your contact information every semester, in January and July.
Graduate students may apply for on-campus housing. Graduate students are exempt from the on-campus living requirement and are therefore not guaranteed on-campus housing. Housing on campus is limited and applications will be subject to a wait list pending availability of space on campus.
Email the UNCSA Residential Education and Housing for additional information about housing options for graduate students.
The Office of Student Financial Aid administers a full range of federal, state, university, and private aid programs. Aid may be based on demonstrated need, talent, or both.
To apply for financial aid, you should complete the FAFSA each year. If you have not already completed the FAFSA, please complete and submit as soon as possible to determine eligibility for need-based financial aid, student loans, and parent loans.
Monitor your artist email account for communication and guidance from Financial Aid to view your E-Z ARTS online portal.
Note: International students are not eligible for any federal or need-based financial aid but can be considered for UNCSA merit scholarships. (Due to the limited funding, international students should consider searching and applying for scholarships and grants in your home country.)
Notice that your fall billing statement has been posted to our online billing site, TouchNet, and will be emailed to your @artist.uncsa.edu email address on or before July 3, 2026. Any questions regarding your statement, or future billing dates, should be directed to studentaccounts@uncsa.edu or 336-770-1416. All correspondence should include the student’s name and their EZ Art #.
Students who have not paid their bill or enrolled in a payment plan by the bill due date of August 3, 2026 are subject to a hold on their account, a late payment fee or other actions as outlined in UNCSA’s Student Payment Regulation 317.
Student Access to TouchNet. The easiest way for a student to access TouchNet is by logging in to E-Z Arts(opens in new tab). Once there, click on the “Student” tab, followed by “Student Accounts Center” and finally “TouchNet.” Students will automatically be signed in to TouchNet via this method.
Authorized Users. Individuals will only receive billing notifications if they are set up as an Authorized User in TouchNet. Once in the system, a student may add Authorized Users by clicking the link on the right-hand side of the screen and setting their permissions as necessary. Authorized Users have a specific log-in page with direct access to the system(opens in new tab).
Payment Plans. Payment plans are available in TouchNet and are offered on a semester-by-semester basis. The earlier you enroll, the more months you have to spread out payments. More information, including the full semester’s schedule and instructions, is available in this UNCSA Campus announcement.
Health insurance is required for all students. The University offers Student Blue from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina(opens in new tab) or you can keep your current health insurance if you are covered by an individual plan or through a parent's plan.
You must enroll into Student Blue or waive out of the insurance at studentbluenc.com(opens in new tab). Student Blue waiver and enrollment requests deadline is Sept. 8, 2026. Student Blue waiver and enrollment requests for Fall 2026 cannot be submitted after the decision deadline.
Photos may be uploaded July 3-23 to have your One Card waiting for you upon your arrival. If you don't upload a photo, a photo will be taken during your check-in/orientation process.
Online Registration for the Fall will begin on June 15th. You will register for your fall classes via EZ Arts.
If you have any questions about our registration systems, please contact the Office of the Registrar via email at registrar@uncsa.edu or by phone at 336-770-3289.
Included in the What to Pack section is art-school specific supplies and items for living in the residence halls.
You must submit an official final transcript from all institutions you attended prior to enrolling. If graduating, the transcript must show the date of graduation. This document should be sent to the Office of Admissions as soon as possible after you graduate or upon completion of your school year. If your transcript has not been received by August 1 you will have a hold placed on your record and you will not be able to enroll.
You are required to submit all Health Services documents, using the Student Health Portal by June 1, 2026.
Read the College Student Handbook, which also covers graduate students, to learn more about campus safety, student conduct violations, student rights, outcomes, and alcohol and other drug policy.
You are required to complete the online prevention education courses that will be available on August 3rd. Please note: To access Prevention Education Courses use your school email and password to log in. If the courses are not completed by the October 1st deadline, through the link below, a hold will be placed on the student’s account affecting ability to register for classes for the Spring semester. The courses cover topics on drug and alcohol awareness, sexual violence awareness, and health and safety awareness of campus.
Please email orientation@uncsa.edu with any questions.
If you need or choose to:
Information and links to student application for in-state residency, appeal procedure and residency application.
An orientation schedule will be posted online to the Incoming Students Web page as information is available.
Students with a valid driver's license wanting to park a vehicle on campusmust complete a vehicle registration form each year and pay the required annual fee for a parking decal. All drivers need to review the parking regulations and parking map for updated parking zone information. Parking is enforced with tickets, boots, and vehicle tows. Failure to comply with parking regulations may also result in registration and graduation holds. The parking portal opens on July 17. If you have any questions about parking, email parking@uncsa.edu.
UNCSA students who are seeking accommodations in either the academic or living environment on campus need to submit disability-related documentation which meets the university guidelines to the following address:
Learning Resources
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
1533 S. Main St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Email: learningresources@uncsa.edu
Fax: 336-726-6964
For information on the process for disclosing, requesting and receiving accommodations, along with the university’s documentation guidelines refer to Steps for Accommodations and/or additional information about services for students with disabilities. If you have questions or concerns, contact the Learning Resources Coordinator by email learningresources@uncsa.edu.