We are so excited that you’ll soon be beginning your professional training at AMDA! This Orientation page is
designed to be your resource to ensure you have all the information and materials you will need to begin this
term. Please read each section carefully, as you will find important details regarding registration and
preparing for your classes. Welcome to the AMDA Family!
Joseph Siriano Director of Admissions
New Students must secure funding or make their first scheduled payment by
April 1st, 2022 to secure their enrollment for Summer 2022. Students who receive their award letter after
April 1st, 2022 may view their payment dates in the student portal. If there are any questions regarding this
information, please contact your Admissions Advisor or Financial Aid Counselor.
Important Orientation dates for Summer 2022 coming soon!
June 14-17:
Virtual Pre-Orientation begins
June 21-25:
In-Person Orientation begin
Students will be welcomed to campus for Check- In,
Move-In, and various in-person sessions
with staff, campus tours, and plenty of opportunities to meet other members of your class.
Please see the Orientation Check-In schedule. If you are
a
residential student, meaning you will be living on campus, you are able to receive your keys to move
into your campus unit while checking into Orientation. All Student Check-In will happen in our
Campus Piazza & Tower Building located at
June 21:
International Student Check In & Move In
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
June 22:
Incoming Student, NY Transfer, and 5Z Check In & Move In
Last Name: A-H
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Last Name: I-P
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Last Name: O-Z
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Commuter Students
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
If you are a residential student, mandatory Community Meetings are hosted virtually on June
26th.
More information about your community meeting will be shared through Orientation by staff from Housing &
Residential Life:
Allview Residence Hall:
1:00 PM
Bungalow Residence Hall:
2:00 PM
Gilbert Residence Hall:
3:00 PM
Franklin Residence Hall:
4:00 PM
Vine Street Residence Hall:
5:00 PM
Yucca Street Residence Hall:
6:00 PM
Summer 2022 Required Assessment Exams
English Assessment Exam
All Students in all programs (BFA and AOS , 1st Term and 5th Term Alumni) are required to take this exam unless
English Composition transfer credit has been approved. Deadline to complete exam is Friday, May 13th,
2022.
This test is applicable only to [1st Term and 5th Term Certificate Alumni] students enrolling in
the following programs (Deadline to complete exam is Friday, May 13th, 2022.):
The student portal offers students valuable information such as class schedule, grades, financial aid info, forms
and documents, etc. Please sign in to review your account.
This resource section is dedicated to supporting the interests of AMDA parents and families, and to promoting a
sense of community for parents and families. We consider you a part of the AMDA family too, and we are eager to
answer questions and provide information as your student makes the adjustment to higher education.
We encourage parents and families to familiarize themselves with the many resources at AMDA; the departments
listed below will be more than happy to assist in answering your questions.
Stay in touch. Even if you only touch base once a week, it will help your student
to know that you are available. Listen as your student tells you about the shows and performances
they are seeing, the people they are meeting, and the classes that they are enjoying. Be
understanding if they don't have as much time to talk as you wish they did; they will be extremely
busy with their regular courses, rehearsals, and extracurricular work.
Be proactive. Make plans for continued physical and mental health support.
Continuity of care is very important; don't wait for a concern to escalate. Be certain your student
has a copy of their health insurance card and identify nearby health resources.
Empower and support. Help foster independence by encouraging independence. If your
student comes to you with a concern, help him or her solve it by asking questions that will help him
or her find a solution.
All students should be well groomed and maintain excellent hygiene. Long hair and/or bangs should be up pulled up
away from the face. Please remove all jewelry prior to the start of class.
