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New Graduate Student Next Steps

Congratulations once more on your acceptance and welcome to the UArts community! We're here to help you every step of the way. If you have questions, please get in touch:

Office of Admissions
University of the Arts
320 S Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
      Phone:
Email :
 215-717-6049
admissions@uarts.edu

 

FIRST: Now That You're Accepted

Submit Your FAFSA

If you haven't already, complete this important step in the financial aid process.

Apply for Financial Aid

Submit Your Deposit

Secure your space within your program and, if desired, on-campus housing.

Make Your Deposit

Visit UArts

Get a better feel for UArts by visiting campus. Admissions can assist you with scheduling.

Schedule a Visit

NEXT: Once You've Deposited...

Activate Your UArts Account & Email

Check your email regularly to receive official communications about your classes and billing.

Activate Your Account

Review Housing Options

Learn more about on-campus housing solutions or search for off-campus housing.

Review Housing

Finalize Your Financial Aid

You may need to complete a master promissory note, entrance counseling or verification.

Finalize Your Financial Aid

Review & Pay Your Bill

We'll send an email to your UArts inbox when it's ready. In the meantime, learn about our billing schedule and payment plan options.

Learn About Billing

Submit Health Forms

Most new students are required to submit health information forms.

Health Forms

Send Final Transcripts

If you were in school when you applied, you'll need to have final transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions.

Contact Admissions with Questions

What about registering for classes?

Watch your UArts email—the Office of the Registrar will email detailed advising and registration instructions to each student's University email account.

Submit Your ID Photo

Students are required to carry their UArts ID on campus. You may upload your own photo, and pick up your ID at Orientation.

Send Your ID Photo

Consider Technology Needs

Most graduate students will require a laptop or personal computer to complete their program. Ask your Program Director what's required. If needed, new computers can be purchased at discounted rates through the UArts Apple Store.

Get Info About Laptops

Attend Orientation

New Student Orientation is focused on one simple idea: to acclimate you to life at UArts.

Attend Orientation

Additional Resources & Opportunities to Explore

Now is a great time to begin researching all of the amazing opportunities you'll have as a student at UArts. Here are a just a few you may like to consider.

University Libraries

No matter what you're researching, the libraries will give you access to the materials you need.

Investigate Our Libraries

Career Services

Career Services provides comprehensive resources and individual counseling tailored to your specific needs in the arts.

Explore Career Services