Visual Arts Summer Intensive Dates & Costs

Dates & Costs

2026 DATES APPLICATION FEE FEE ROOM & BOARD TOTAL
Visual Arts
Summer Intensive
June 21 - July 17, 2026**
$50 $2,828 $2,177

$5,055 - Residential Student

$2,878 - Commuter Student

*Fees subject to change

**Instruction ends on Friday, July 17.  Students have until 11:00 AM Saturday, July 18 to depart from thier residence hall. 

Scholarships

UNCSA is proud to offer the 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 2026 Visual Arts Summer Intensive from June 21 - July 17. 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 1. 

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 1,  2025 $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.