Eligibility & Application Information
Eligibility Requirements
- Placement in the schools are reserved for New York State residents who meet the selection criteria. If there are remaining openings after this selection, they may be filled by out-of-state students who meet additional criteria.
- You must be enrolled in grades 8 through 12.
- You must audition for the NYSSSA School you wish to attend. This audition is completed in person at a regional audition site, through a portfolio review, or in certain instances, through a video or audiotape review.
- NYSSSA applications can be found on this web site under the corresponding area of study. Forms may be duplicated. You may also receive forms by contacting NYSSSA directly.
School-specific Application Process
The application process for each school is outlined on this website under the corresponding section:
- School of Ballet application process
- School of Choral Studies application process
- School of Dance application process
- School of Jazz Studies application process
- School of Media Arts application process
- School of Orchestral Studies application process
- School of Theatre application process
- School of Visual Arts application process