Visual Arts Summer Intensive Dates & Costs
Dates & Costs
| 2025 DATES | APPLICATION FEE | FEE | ROOM & BOARD | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Arts Summer Intensive June 22 - July 18, 2025 |
$50 | $2,425 | $2,137 |
$4,612 - Residential Student $2,475 - Commuter Student |
*Fees subject to change
Scholarships
UNCSA is proud to announce the new Slade Family Visual Arts Summer Intensive Scholarship for students aged 14 to 18. The scholarship award covers the full cost of room and board, fees, and materials for a student attending the 2025 Visual Arts Summer Intensive from June 22 - July 18. Consideration for the scholarship is based on the applicant’s seriousness of intent and financial need. The scholarship application can be found here. Apply by April 15.
Penland School of Craft and UNCSA are partnering to provide a full scholarship for a student aged 14 to 18 from Avery, Mitchell or Yancey Counties to attend the Visual Arts Summer Intensive 2025. The scholarship award covers the full cost of room and board, fees, and materials for a student attending the 2025 Visual Arts Summer Intensive from June 22 - July 18 and up to a $300 allowance for art materials provided by Penland School. The scholarship application can be found here. Apply by April 15.
Students needing financial assistance are are also encouraged to pursue resources in their communities such as Rotary, booster clubs, churches, foundations and businesses. Additionally, the Anthony Quinn Foundation has a competitive scholarship program for high school students in the arts.
Deadlines and Payment Schedule
| Online application opens | December 2024 | $50 Non-refundable application fee |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | Within 2 weeks of application | Students and parents will be notified by email of acceptance or non-acceptance. |
| Deposit | Upon acceptance | A non-refundable $200 is required for enrollment. Students who do not pay the deposit will be placed on a waitlist. |
| Half Payment deadline | April 15 | Payments totaling 1/2 of the total due |
| Registration deadline* | May 1 | After this date, call to determine availability. 1/2 payment is due immediately to secure enrollment for students who register between April 15 and May 1. |
| Payment in full deadline | May 31 | Payment in full required by this date. |
* Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis until program spots and residential housing are full. The Visual Arts Summer Intensive will likely fill before the regsitration deadline. Applying early is recommended.
Please note that fees are subject to change. Please call 336-817-5027 if you wish to set up a monthly payment plan. Payment plans must adhere to the payment deadlines above. Summer Programs are not eligible to accept funds from 529s.
Cancellations
- $200 non-refundable deposit due after acceptance: check or credit card. Students who have not paid the deposit will be marked as waitlisted until the deposit is paid.
- Student withdrawal by May 1: Refund of half of the amount paid
- Student withdrawal after May 1: No refunds
In the event a program is cancelled by UNCSA, payments will be refunded in full.