Spring 2024 ORIENTATION
AMDA NY is excited to welcome you to our community! Please see below for pertinent Orientation dates.
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Tuesday, February, 13th-Friday, February 16th:Required Virtual Orientation
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Thursday, February 22nd -Sunday, February 25th:Required In-Person Orientation Activities
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Thursday, February 22nd:Required Orientation Check-in
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Thursday, February 22nd at 3:30PM EST:Parent Q&A
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Monday, February 26th:Spring 2024 Semester Begins
Please Note:
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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 25th, 2024.
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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.
Mandatory Orientation Check-In: 211 West 61st Street
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Thursday, February 22nd: 9am – 3pm EST
Orientation Check-in dates will be determined by each program. Students will receive additional information via email closer to Orientation.
Housing Move-In:
Students will reserve their move-in time through Sign Up Genius (sent in their housing application email 60 days before the start of the term)
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Thursday, February 22nd: 7am-2:30pm EST
All students must be moved in no later than Thursday, February 22nd by 2:30pm EST to be ready for in-person Orientation Activities.
A special room rates discount is given to friends and family of EHS residents and staff. Book Here: EHS New Yorker Hotel Reduced Rate. Please look HERE for other discounts offered through EHS.
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.
Orientation Links:
- Orientation Guide
- Student Handbook
- Housing Contract Dates
- AMDA Course Catalogue
- NY Textbooks and Dancewear
Orientation Checklist
The following forms listed on the Orientation Checklist must be submitted by Friday, September 15th, 2023 to complete your enrollment at AMDA. To ensure that you are up to date with required documents and tasks please contact your admissions advisor. You may contact your advisor directly or dial 800-367-7908 to speak with an AMDA Admissions Advisor