Frequently Asked Questions
ADMISSION
Admission to the Theatre Arts Division is competitive. Decisions are based on ability, merit and interest.
AGE
Students applying for the Theatre Arts Division should currently be in the 11th (Junior) grade. Attendance at the Theatre Arts Division is done in-between the students' Junior & Senior year of High School.
APPLICATION
There are 5 items (6 for Musical Theatre) necessary for application to the Theatre Division. For specifics on application requirements click the button to the left labeled 'Application Information.'
ARRIVAL
Students should schedule their travel plans to arrive on campus before 4PM on June 24, 2012. This will give the students sufficient time to reach campus and get settled in before the first function. The administrative office must be notified if the student must arrive later.
AUDITIONS
Auditions are not required for application to the 5-week Theatre Arts Division. A song video and audio recording is required for the 7-week Musical Theatre Extension. Please visit the Admission Information tab to the left for more information.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance all ALL Institute activities and classes is absolutely mandatory. The Theatre Arts Division is not a typical summer camp. It is a serious theatrical educational program; an Institute.
BICYCLES
We discourage bringing bicycles to the Institute.
AUTOMOBILES (CARS)
Students may not have cars on campus. Students are forbidden to drive cars during the program. No student will be allowed to ride in any motor vehicle under any circumstance, unless with written parental permission and NHSI approval, or on an official NHSI field trip.
COMPUTERS
Personal computers may NOT be brought to the Theatre Arts Division.
CREDIT
Neither grades nor credit are given for the Theatre Arts Division.
CURFEW
Students must abide by the hours set forth: Sunday-Thursday 10:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11:00 p.m.; or other as determined by the Division Director.
ENROLLMENT IN MULTIPLE DIVISIONS
Students must commit to only one division for the summer study. However, they may apply to more than one division. If students choose to apply to more than one division they need to send separate applications for each division, including transcripts and letters of recommendations. We do not photocopy applications.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are included in the cost of the NHSI.
FINAL PERFORMANCES
Each student participates in one of the ten final performances presented to the public during the last week of the 5-week program. Each Design/Tech student is a stage manager for one of those productions. The Musical Theatre students will also perform in a final musical theatre review on the last 2 days of the 2-week extension.
FINANCIAL AID
Fill in the Financial Aid section of the application. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need. About 38% of students receive scholarships. Students should inquire at local school for Activities Fund moneys, talk with the PTA, or local service clubs such as Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, or AAUW.
G.P.A.
We recommend that students in the top third of their class with at least a "B" average apply. Exceptions are made. We look for evidence of high motivation, interest and scholastic ability.
GRADES
Neither grades nor credit is given for any of the NHSI divisions.
HEALTH SERVICE
A health form must be completed and should be returned before the Institute begins. Any hospitalization or emergency room visits must be covered by Students' own insurance and is not covered by the University. Students must bring Health Insurance Card The health form is mailed to students in the general information packets.
INFORMATION PACKET
A packet of information about attending the NHSI is mailed to all accepted students.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Students must assume all responsibility for personal property. For the safety of students and faculty, residence halls are locked at all hours. Students are strongly advised to lock their rooms at all times.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
All students must live on campus. Males and females will be separated by floors or common areas. All dormitories are air-conditioned. All meals are eaten in University residence halls.
SUPERVISION
Faculty-student ratio varies in divisions from 1:5 to 1:10. Faculty/counselors live in the dorms.
TEST SCORES
Submit results of the PSAT, ACT, SAT or other standardized test if available, with application.
TRANSCRIPT
An official high school transcript is required with each application
TUITION DEPOSIT
A non-refundable deposit is required to hold a place in the Institute within 10 days of acceptance. Remaining tuition balance is due as noted on the billing slips sent with acceptances.