Undergraduate Admissions
Choose from our four robust undergraduate options: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, and Conservatory Certificate programs in both Los Angeles and New York.
You’re ready to take an important step on your journey—exploring the admissions process. Get answers to your questions about requirements for applying, costs, dates, financial support and more.
Admissions Information
Choose from our four robust undergraduate options: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, and Conservatory Certificate programs in both Los Angeles and New York.
Explore our unique one-year Master of Arts degree in Performance Studies with an Arts Education emphasis or our two-year Master of Fine Arts degree in Screenwriting at our Los Angeles campus.
Our unique Online Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in Music Theatre and Acting offer increased flexibility to pursue your passion on your time and the option to join on-campus to complete your studies.
AMDA welcomes students from around the world, whether on campus or online. Find out about admissions requirements, cost, grants and scholarships, and visa support.
For AMDA Certificate or AOS graduates looking to continue their degree studies, our Los Angeles campus offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree pathway, as well as Master of Arts and Master of Fine Art degrees.
Explore our High School Conservatory programs in New York, Los Angeles, or Online. Earn college credit while you pursue your passion for the performing arts and meet students from around the world.
Our short-term immersive Gap programs combine performing arts classes with cultural experiences. Explore our 3 and 8 week options in New York City.
Parents and families are an important part of the AMDA community. Learn about resources for parents.
We give over $25 million in scholarships each year. Find out if you qualify by checking out our scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Statement of
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy/AMDA College of the Performing Arts is an EEO/AA institution and admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, AMDA makes reasonable accommodations for qualified people with known disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application or audition process, please let the Admissions team know.