Summer Institute : Creative Writing : Tuition + Admissions

Admission
The UArts Pre-College Summer Institute attracts students from around the world. Rising juniors and seniors in high school are welcome to apply to the Creative Writing Program.

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Application Requirements
Creative Writing Program

  1. Application form
  2. $50 nonrefundable application fee
  3. One-page typed personal essay expressing your passion, goals and why you want to attend the program.
  4. Writing portfolio: 10 – 15 pages of writing in any of the three genres – fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction – or a combination of two.

*We are happy to advise you about your application materials. If you are concerned that your portfolio or application materials are not fully developed, please contact our office to discuss with a Pre-College staff member.

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2013 Tuition + Fees
Creative Writing Program – Residential Students
Application Fee $50
Registration Fee $150
Tuition $2,100
Housing + Meals $1,200
Total Residential Cost $3,500
 
Creative Writing Program – Commuter Students
Application Fee $50
Registration Fee $150
Tuition $2,100
Commuter Meal Plan (required) $330
Total Commuter Cost $2,630
 
Additional Fees (if applicable)
International Student Fee $250
Late Payment Fee $60
Returned Check Fee $50

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Other Expenses
Activities
An optional trip to the beach at Wildwood, N.J., is an additional cost to the student. Students pay a $25 transportation fee per trip. The estimated cost of additional admission, meals and spending money is $100 per trip.

Spending + Miscellaneous Expenses
Students spend an average of $80-$100 per week on additional items including laundry, snacks, personal spending and non-required supplies.

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Refund Policy
Students who are dismissed from the program will not be refunded any tuition, housing or fees. Students who wish to withdraw for any reason must submit their request in writing by fax, email or post. All refunds are less nonrefundable application and registration fees, and are calculated as follows:

— 100% refund on tuition less the nonrefundable application and registration fees for withdrawal one month prior to the first class. (Written withdrawal must be received on or before June 7, 2013.)

— 80% refund on tuition less the nonrefundable application and registration fees for withdrawal between three and one week(s) prior to the first class. (Written withdrawal must be received between June 8, 2013 and June 30, 2013).

— No refunds will be issued if withdrawal is less than 7 days prior to the first class. (0% refund if withdrawal is received on or after July 1, 2013).

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