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!
If you are a residential student, mandatory Community Meetings are hosted virtually on June 25th. More information will be shared with residential students soon.
Summer 2023 Required Assessment Exams
Musicianship Assessment Exam
All entering BFA students (1st semester only) enrolling in the following programs are required to take this
exam. (Deadline to complete exam is Friday, May 19th, 2023).
BFA Music Theatre
BFA Performing Arts/Music Theatre
AOS Musical Theatre
NOTE: BFA students having already graduated from AMDA’s Certificate or AOS MT programs
do NOT have to take this exam.
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.
