Virginia Commonwealth University_additional_2019

Wendy made: 2019/03/21 Additional Note Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor (School of Art), International Freshman I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION https://arts.vcu.edu/programs/undergraduate/ II DEADLINE  Freshman  For Fall Semesters:  Application Deadline for Scholarship Consideration (this is non-  binding) November 15 – Deadline to submit the Common Application and SlideRoom portfolio  Regular Freshman Application Deadline January 15 – Deadline to submit the Common Application and SlideRoom portfolio For Spring Semesters: November VCUarts continues to review applications until all spots are filled Freshman applicants who submit complete applications by the deadline will receive a decision by April 1st FALL SPRING VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN   ART HISTORY BA   CINEMA BA   DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY BFA   FASHION MERCHANDISING BA   MUSIC BA, BM   THEATRE BFA, BA   https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/ https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/freshman/ (For Theatre Technical Tracks only) Additional Note III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT  English proficiency Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)  TOEFL iBT: 70  IELTS: 6.0 Students who have not taken a TOEFL, ELTS or PTE or have not achieved the required score may take the VCU English Language Placement exam on arrival Please note that students who not achieve the required level of proficiency will be required to take English courses prior to enrollment in the academic program at an additional expense https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/international/undergraduate-applicants/#tabs193114  Standardized Test – SAT / ACT / SAT Subject Freshman applicants (high school graduates and GED holders) under the age of 22 must submit SAT or ACT scores and, if applicable, an official copy of their GED scores Electronic submission is recommended Score Optional Review Freshman applicants with a minimum high school GPA of 3.3 may request that their application be reviewed without submitting standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) To be considered for admission to the university without submitting test scores, indicate that option on the “questions” section of Common Application Questions about the test optional review can be directed to ugtestopt@vcu.edu Please note the following exceptions: Exceptions to score optional review Applicants in these categories may not request the score optional review:  Those who wish to be considered for VCU’s merit-based scholarships (the Presidential, Provost and Deans’ scholarships)  Students applying to the VCU Honors College and the College of Engineering  Home-schooled students  Non-native English speakers Admission to VCU remains a competitive process, and all candidates for admission will be considered on their own merits Qualifying for application Additional Note review without submitting standardized test scores does not guarantee admission to VCU https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/freshman/art-history/ https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/#tabs-192388  Required units A minimum of 20 units is required for admission to programs on the Monroe Park Campus Competitive applicants should present a minimum of:  units of English  units of mathematics (including algebra I and either geometry or algebra II)  units of history, social studies or government  units of science (at least one laboratory)  units of one foreign language or units of two foreign languages are strongly recommended  Class Profile VCU received 18,625 applications for Fall 2018 freshman admissions  High school GPA Middle 50 percent of all admitted freshmen: 3.34-3.98 SAT (based on the best critical reading and math scores from separate testings) Middle 50 percent of all admitted freshmen: 1070-1250 https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/#tabs-192388 https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/international/undergraduate-applicants/#tabs193114  IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS  Application checklist  Online Application: Common Application  Application fee: $70  Official high school transcript (course-by-course external credential     evaluation) Essays Letter of recommendation Financial certification Portfolio  Writing sample (ART HISTORY BA) Additional Note Film concept essay (CINEMA BA) TOEFL (code:5570) / IELTS    Official high school transcript  ART HISTORY BA Prospective students who have studied outside of the U.S must provide an official course-by-course external credential evaluation as a required part of the admission process This report should be sealed and unopened, and sent directly to the Office of Admissions All official transcripts and relevant credentials (e.g., diplomas and marksheets) will be required if admitted All external credential evaluations should be no older than two years as of the official date received by the Office of Admissions Once credentials and/or credential evaluations are sent to VCU, they will not be returned to the prospective student or sent to a third party VCU recognizes professional evaluators who are members of the following organizations Please use the links below to select an evaluator to evaluate your transcript Please ensure that you request a course-by-course type of evaluation:  National Association of Credential Evaluation Services: naces.org/members.html   Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE): aice-eval.org/members CINEMA BA / DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY BFA / FASHION MERCHANDISING BA / MUSIC BA, BM / THEATRE BFA, BA Request that your high school guidance counselor sends your official transcripts to VCU Transcripts may be submitted electronically via the Common App or Naviance, or sent in the mail If sending a hard copy in the mail, please request that your school counselor send your transcript, including:  Senior-year courses and first-term grades, if available  Class rank, if available  High school profile Additional Note All foreign transcripts must be official and submitted in the original language If the original language is not English, an official translation must be submitted along with the transcript Transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes signed across the seal by official high school, university or college registrars Letter of recommendation  School of the Arts VCUarts applicants are required to have one reference submitted by their recommender of choice Choose the person best qualified to assess your ability to be successful at VCUarts You will be prompted to enter your recommender’s email address on the Common Application You may only submit one recommender via the Common App The system will then prompt your recommender to submit a letter of recommendation online Be sure to notify your recommenders that you will list them https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/freshman/art-history/  Other Colleges And Schools At least one recommendation is required for all applicants Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/#tabs-192388   Financial certification The applicant must provide proof of adequate funds to live and study full time at VCU by submitting an I-20 DS-2019 Request Form accompanied by an original bank verification letter The U.S government requires this certification before VCU can issue the appropriate U.S government forms necessary for obtaining a visa at a U.S embassy or consulate The immigration officials at the U.S port of entry also may request it You are required to certify that funds are available for the first year of study at VCU In addition, you are expected to provide evidence that all money necessary for your travel, educational expenses and personal needs will be provided for the Additional Note entire period of enrollment at VCU Because of the rising cost of living in the U.S and variations in individual spending habits, the university cannot predict individual expenses exactly Approximate annual expenses are listed below  2018-2019 estimated expenses for financial support and bank statement The amount that must be certified on your financial statement is shown for a nine-month program of study as a single student For each dependent that may be coming to VCU with you, we require an additional $5,000 per dependent on the bank statement Information on dependents must be clearly indicated on the completed financial statement For complete and official information about university costs, please contact VCU Student Accounting Mailing Address All supplemental application materials may be sent in PDF format to globalfiles@vcu.edu Please make sure the applicant’s full name and/or Virginia Commonwealth University ID number are included in the text of the email Supplemental materials may also be mailed to: Virginia Commonwealth University – International Admissions 408 West Franklin Street PO Box 843012 Richmond, Virginia 23284-3043 USA https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/international/undergraduate-applicants/#tabs193114 https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/#tabs-192388  V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE  Essays Essays are required of all applicants, to be submitted with the Common Application https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/#tabs-192388  Portfolio  ART HISTORY BA  Writing sample Art History applicants are required to submit a research-based writing Additional Note sample that makes a clear assertion about a selected topic and cites published sources to support your assertion The paper may focus on a work of art, an historical event, a sociological phenomenon, a literary text, or other humanities topic Your writing sample should be no longer than 600 words, including any citations You will be prompted to submit your research paper as part of the Common Application https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/freshman/art-history/  CINEMA BA  Film concept essay Tell us a story you would like to tell on film: (narrative film concepts only; no documentary; be succinct and specific; maximum length 200 words).You will be prompted to submit the film concept essay in the Common Application Screenplay(Optional) If you have written a screenplay, submit the first 10 pages and title page as an additional writing sample Email your screenplay to arts@vcu.edu Make sure to include your full name that you used on your application and your birthdate Screenplays will only be accepted in pdf format https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/freshman/cinema-applicants/   DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY BFA  Audition Once your application has been submitted, a link to schedule your audition will be sent to the email address listed on your application  Audition Dates  November 16, 2018  January 25, 2019  February 8, 2019  February 15, 2019  Admission Criteria  Talent and potential as an artist in the field of dance  Prior training and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of Additional Note     modern dance and/or classical ballet techniques Ability to demonstrate musicality and dynamic range A healthy, physically conditioned body that is injury free Openness to new ideas and the ability to engage in creative problem-solving About the Audition VCU Dance welcomes students with varying levels of dance experience to audition for our program The audition consists of a warm-up, a barre, modern center work, an improvisation section, and a short interview The following attire is appropriate: leotards, tights, unitards, bike shorts with leotard or fitted top, leggings, and appropriate supportive undergarments No socks No dangling jewelry Hair secured away from the face Please bring either ballet or jazz shoes The modern center and improvisation are barefoot Final decision letters will be mailed to all students after their application materials and audition are reviewed For information regarding auditions at RHSDF in Norfolk, VA please email steppll@vcu.edu Audition schedule 9:15 am – Audition Check-in at VCU Dance Center 9:45 am – Introduction to VCU Dance, Rm 107 10:15 am – Auditionees watch Workshop class, studio 203 11:15 am – Number assignments, studio 105 12:00 pm – Audition Starts, studio 203 2:00 pm – Short break with refreshments 2:30 pm – Interviews will start 8:00 pm – Evening Performance (No Performance on February 8) https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/freshman/dance-choreography/   MUSIC BA, BM  Audition Once your application has been submitted, a link to schedule your audition will be sent to the email address listed on your Additional Note application Music applicants are required to audition for the Department of Music faculty Applicants should prepare pieces of contrasting styles from the standard repertoire for their instrument Sight reading and an interview will also be part of the audition process Instrument-specific requirements can be found here  Music Audition Dates  Friday, January 25, 2019 – 3:30-7:30pm Winds, Brass, Percussion, Jazz, Voice, Piano, Guitar (No String Auditions)  Saturday, February 9, 2019 – 10am-5pm Winds, Brass, Percussion, Jazz, Piano, Guitar, Strings (No Voice Auditions)  Saturday, February 16, 2019 – 10am-5pm Guitar, Strings, Voice (No Winds, Brass, Percussion, Jazz, or Piano Auditions)  Monday, February 18, 2019 – 10am-2pm All Areas More information about auditions can be found here https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/freshman/ba-bm-music/  THEATRE BFA, BA  Audition Once your application has been submitted, a link to schedule your audition will be sent to the email address listed on your application All Theatre VCU applicants, including Performance, Design/Technology, Stage Management, will be interviewed by one or more faculty members The purpose of the interview is to allow faculty members to get to know more about the applicant’s interests, commitment and communication skills This interview is an important part of the application process Applicants should be prepared to discuss their recent theatre activities, career goals, as well as personal goals and experiences  Audition Dates:  Friday, December 7, 2018, 12 – PM Friday, January 25, 2019, 12 – PM Friday, February 1, 2019, 12 – PM Additional Note  Friday, February 8, 2019, 12 – PM Friday, February 15, 2019, 12 – PM Audition (Performance Applicants) Prepare two contrasting (one comedic and one dramatic) one-minute monologues from published play scripts Choose something in an appropriate age range that does not contain a dialect Secure assistance in the preparation of audition materials Be sure to bring a resume and headshot to the audition Introduce the audition pieces by only the play’s author, title and the character’s name (background on the scene or plot is not necessary) Maintain a positive attitude, dress professionally yet comfortably and, most importantly – have fun! We find that the following playwrights are generally overdone or are more difficult for high school seniors to deliver successfully: Mamet, O’Neill, Pinter, Shakespeare, Shepard and Williams  Prepare your production prompt book or portfolio (Stage Management Applicants) Stage management applicants are required to prepare a production prompt book as part of the interview process If an applicant does not have a prompt book or desires to present additional information, then the applicant should prepare a portfolio The portfolio should consist of (12-16 images) of theatrical work (paperwork, show designs, etc.) Your physical prompt book or portfolio should be brought to the interview  Portfolio (Costume Design, Lighting Design and Scene Design Applicants) Your portfolio will be submitted online through the VCUarts SlideRoom website We cannot accept physical submissions Submit 12 to 16 works of art that you have created within the past two years that show your promise as theatre student Present your strongest work and demonstrate your potential to develop a diverse set of skills and ideas We prefer to see a diverse range of 2D and 3D media Drawing from observation is recommended, while copying anime, cartoons, graffiti or tattoos is discouraged Additional Note Images may be submitted in the following formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIF, TIFF, BMP, TGA Videos may be submitted in the following formats: M4V, MOV, MP4, WMV, FLV, ASF, MPEG, MPG, MKV All videos must be less than minutes https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/freshman/theatre-applicants/ VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT  Tuition and Fee Undergraduate tuition and fees for 2018-19 Category Virginia resident Non-Virginia resident Tuition and fees ¹ $14,490 $35,798 Room ² $6,364 $6,364 Dining ³ $4,064 $4,064 Total: $24,918 $46,226 ¹ Based on 15 credit hours per semester and 30 credit hours for the academic year Tuition is charged at a per credit hour rate Art majors add $1,850, business majors add $400, engineering majors add $1,805 for Virginia resident or add $2,324 for non-Virginia resident Undergrads (except seniors) add $90 for University College learning fee ² Double occupancy, Rhoads Hall ³ Assumes 200 swipe plan with $300 per semester in “Dining Dollars” https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/ VII APPLICATION STATUS CHECK To check if we have received your application and all required materials, log into your VCU VIP page, or register to create a page if you are a new user https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/#tabs-192387 VIII OTHER / FINANCIAL AID / INTERVIEW  Scholarships Prospective international undergraduate students are eligible for merit-based scholarships Scholarships are awarded to fall-semester applicants only and are Additional Note academically competitive GPA and SAT scores are heavily weighted and both are compulsory for consideration Other factors are also considered In your application packet, please include any awards, honors, extracurricular activities, leadership positions, community service and employment that you have participated in Please note that all documents should be sent to International Admissions and arrive by Nov 15 of the preceding calendar year for consideration https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/international/undergraduate-applicants/#tabs193115 ... applicant’s full name and/or Virginia Commonwealth University ID number are included in the text of the email Supplemental materials may also be mailed to: Virginia Commonwealth University – International... INT’L APPLICANT  Tuition and Fee Undergraduate tuition and fees for 2018-19 Category Virginia resident Non -Virginia resident Tuition and fees ¹ $14,490 $35,798 Room ² $6,364 $6,364 Dining ³ $4,064... majors add $1,850, business majors add $400, engineering majors add $1,805 for Virginia resident or add $2,324 for non -Virginia resident Undergrads (except seniors) add $90 for University College