University of North Carolina School of the Arts
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public arts conservatory in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As the nation's first public arts conservatory, UNCSA provides specialized professional training across dance, design and production, drama, filmmaking, and music performance.
Acceptance rate
31%
Undergrad enrollment
902
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$95
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionPriority Application Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision (Dance, Design & Production, Drama, Filmmaking) | January 15, 2027 |
| ScholarshipMerit Scholarship Audition/Interview Deadline | February 27, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision (Music) | March 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidPriority FAFSA Submission Date | March 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
A two-page artistic statement expressing interests, goals, and other information that provides insight into your work. Include full name on the document.
Submit a two-page artistic statement expressing your interests, goals and other information providing insight into your work. Include your full name on the document.
An artistic statement should be a thoughtful reflection on how the cinema specifically, and art more broadly, has inspired you. Submit a two-page artistic statement expressing your interests, goals and other information providing insight into your work. Include any additional remarks that will allow the committee to learn as much as possible about you, your work and your aspirations. Include full name on the document.