New York Orientation

SPRING 2023 ORIENTATION

AMDA NY is excited to welcome you to our community! Please see below for pertinent Orientation dates.

1. Tuesday, February 14th- Friday, February 17th:
   Virtual Orientation
   
   
2. Thursday, February 23rd - Sunday, February 26th:
   Mandatory In-person Orientation
   
   
3. Thursday, February 23rd:
   Housing Move-in and Orientation Check-in
   
   
4. Thursday, February 23rd: 9:00am-3:00pm (EST):
   Mandatory Orientation Check-In: 211 West 61st Street
   

5. Thursday, February 23rd at 3:30pm (EST):
   In-person Parent Q&A
   

Please Note:

1. Parents should not schedule activities with their students during the Orientation week(s) and weekend(s) beginning the first day of In-person Orientation through Sunday, February 26th.
   

2. Above dates are subject to change.

Our required Hybrid Orientation will be a mix of pre-recorded sessions, Zoom presentations, group, or departmental meetings and in-person activities. Orientation schedules will be available to students on the first day of Orientation. It is recommended that each student dedicate between 4-6 hours each week for Orientation assignments and meetings, as well as spending at least a small portion of each day logging in to the online platform (for emails, notifications, etc.). Our Hybrid Orientation will also include optional activities to introduce students to a wide variety of resources to help prepare them for the rigors of classwork. Should you have any questions regarding the Orientation process, please feel free to reach out to your Admissions Advisor or the Orientation Planning Committee (NYOrientation@amda.edu).

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FORMS:

AMDA's two Health and Wellness forms can be found below, both forms are required in order for you to begin classes.

The Student Health Certificate can be completed by the student, if under 18 years old a parent or guardian will need to sign the form. This form is to collect your health insurance information, emergency contact information and general health history.

The Physician health certificate needs to be completed by a Physician. This form will collect your vaccination history and serve as a pre-admissions physical to ensure you are able to safely participate in the program and attend classes.

Housing Move-In:

Students will reserve their move-in time through Sign Up Genius (provided in their housing application email sent 60 days before the start of the term).
Thursday, February 23rd – 7am-2pm EST
All students must be moved in by Thursday, February 23rd and ready for in-person Orientation commitments beginning at 3:30pm.

Orientation Links:

• Orientation Guide
• Student Handbook
• AMDA Course Catalogue
• NY Textbooks and Dancewear

SPRING 2023: REQUIRED ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

INTEGRATED: VOICE AND SIGHT-SINGING ASSESSMENT

This assessment will be used by our Voice and Sight Singing Departments to place you with an individual voice instructor that best meets your background and experience during Orientation and place you in the appropriate level of Sight Singing. Deadline to complete the assessment is Monday, January 9th, 2023.

STUDIO: ELECTIVE SELECTION

This form will be used to determine registration for available electives. Deadline to complete the form is Monday, January 9th, 2023.

Dance Theatre and Acting for Camera students do not have any tasks required prior to orientation activities.

AMDA Student Portal

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.

Housing Application Information

AMDA coordinates housing assignments through our online Housing Portal, StarRez! With StarRez, all steps to secure housing at AMDA is completely online. Incoming students receive access to their AMDA email 60-days before their starting term, which then gives access to StarRez. Please keep an eye out for emails from the Office of Housing detailing when these applications are available.

For any questions regarding housing tuition, payment methods, and housing costs, please contact your Admissions Advisor or visit the Admissions page on our website HERE.

Any student who requires a specific housing accommodation due to a documented disability or medical condition can reach out to our Accessibilities Department by emailing NYAccessibility@amda.edu. Feel free to review our Accessibilities Page for more information on this.

Parent and Family Resources

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.

• Security: 212-957-3391
• Office of Student Affairs: 212-957-3370
• Office of Student Success: 212-787-5300
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: 212-957-3321
• Office of Accessibility: 323-603-5984
• Mental Health Counseling: counselorNY@amda.edu

• Amsterdam Residential Hall: 212-957-3362 (24 Hours)
• Stratford Arms Residence Hall: 212-957-3370 (24 Hours)
• Housing & Residential Life: 212-957-3370

• International Student Advisement / PDSO: 646-830-1162
• Financial Aid: 212-957-3300
• Student Accounts: 212-957-3352

GUIDES FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND FAMILIES:

• Parent Guide Brochure
• Financial Aid Guide