This quote encapsulates not only becoming a part of New York, but of the AMDA family. We look forward to welcoming you to campus and into our family soon. The Admissions Office wants to ensure you are well prepared for registration and orientation. Please make sure to read through the Orientation Guide. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact the admissions office.
Fall 2026
AMDA NY is excited to welcome you to our community! Please see below for pertinent Orientation dates and information.
Virtual Orientation | Tuesday, October 6th-Friday, October 9th | Virtual Orientation is required for all incoming students. Additional information, access to Canvas and Zoom links will be emailed to incoming students prior to Virtual Orientation. |
In-Person Orientation | Thursday, October 15th-Sunday, October 18th | In-person Orientation is also required for all incoming students. Students will be provided academic sessions, student life programming and an opportunity to connect incoming and returning students. |
Virtual Parent Q&A | Thursday, October 8th at 5pm-6pm (EST) | This session will be hosted on Zoom for parents and guardians to ask questions prior to arrival. |
Housing Move-In (International Students) | Tuesday, October 13th | All international incoming and AC students (Integrated, Studio, Acting for Camera and Dance) will receive additional information and move-in details from the AMDA NY Housing Department. |
Housing Move-In | Wednesday, October 14th | All incoming students (Integrated, Studio, Acting for Camera and Dance) will receive additional information and move-in details from the AMDA NY Housing Department. |
Orientation Check-In | Thursday, October 15th | Check-in is required for all incoming students. Students will receive In-person Orientation information, guidance from staff and offerings for incoming students during check-in. |
Please Note:
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, October 18th.
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.
To support student success, well-being, and community engagement, AMDA requires all first-year students, defined as students in their first and second semesters of enrollment, to reside in AMDA-approved on-campus housing. Students who live in campus housing during their first-year, experience stronger academic engagement, increased sense of belonging, greater access to support resources, and improved retention outcomes. If you need to request a disability related exemption please use this form. For non-disability related exemptions use this form.
Orientation Check-in is on Thursday, October 15th at 10:00am-2:30pm (EST). Check-in times are assigned by last name:
A-G: 10:00am-11:00am
H-R: 11:30am-12:30pm
S-Z & Commuter Students: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Commuter students should arrive to check in for the last time slot, regardless of your last name.
Should you have any questions regarding the Orientation process, please feel free to reach out to your Admissions Advisor or the Orientation Planning Committee at NYOrientation@amda.edu.
Get Ready for Move-In!
Click the links below for more information on housing and move-in.
Fall 2026
All enrollment forms must be submitted by orientation. You can find the list of your outstanding documents in the Student Portal. If you have any questions, please reach out to your AMDA Admissions Advisor.
AMDA's two Health and Wellness forms can be found in your Student Portal. 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.
This assessment will be used by our Voice Department to place you with an individual voice instructor that best meets your background and experience during Orientation. Deadline to complete the assessment is Friday, September 18th, 2026.
All other programs do not have any tasks required prior to orientation activities.
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.
Office of Student Affairs: 212-957-3370
Office of Student Success: 212-787-5300
Disability Resource Center: 323-603-5984
Mental Health Counseling: counselorNY@amda.edu
International Student Advisement / PDSO: 646-830-1162
Financial Aid: 212-957-3300
Student Accounts: 212-957-3352
Security: 212-957-3391
Deputy Title IX Coordinator: 212-957-3321