Course Catalog 2020 -- 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stanley Nasberg Richard Omar Mike Dabidat Emily Chou The New York Conservatory for Arts 39 West 19 th Street New York, NY 10011 Tel: (212) 645 -0030 or (888) 645-0030 Fax: (212) 645-0039 www.nycda.edu Published revision 10/15/2020 2 | Pag e Contents Quick Guide to Conservatory Contacts ........................................................................................... 7 Catalog Changes ............................................................................................................................. 7 Conservatory Overview ................................................................................................................... 7 Philosophy and Mission .............................................................................................................. 7 Facilities ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Library ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Student Lounge ........................................................................................................................... 9 Hours of Operation ..................................................................................................................... 9 Notice of Availability: Campus Safety and Security Report .................................................... 10 Illegal Drugs and Alcohol ......................................................................................................... 10 Federal Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Violations ................................................................ 11 Retention and Graduation Rates ............................................................................................... 12 Student Resources ......................................................................................................................... 12 Academic Advisement .............................................................................................................. 12 Textbooks .................................................................................................................................. 13 Business Office ......................................................................................................................... 13 Financial Aid Office ................................................................................................................. 13 Library ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Operations ................................................................................................................................. 13 Registrar’s Office ...................................................................................................................... 14 Student Services ........................................................................................................................ 14 Campus Café ............................................................................................................................. 14 Measles, Mumps, Rubella ......................................................................................................... 15 Disability Accommodation and Grievance Policy .................................................................... 15 Placement Services ................................................................................................................... 17 Academic Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................ 17 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................... 17 Grading System ......................................................................................................................... 19 Credit Definition ....................................................................................................................... 20 Requirements for Entry into the Programs .......................................................................... 20 Transfer of Credit Policy .......................................................................................................... 23 3 | Page Student Union ........................................................................................................................... 25 Requirements for Residence ..................................................................................................... 25 Food Services ............................................................................................................................ 25 Accreditation, Authorization and Approval .............................................................................. 25 NYCDA Degrees ...................................................................................................................... 25 Academic Honesty .................................................................................................................... 26 Grade Appeal ............................................................................................................................ 26 Academic Petition ..................................................................................................................... 26 Good Academic Standing ......................................................................................................... 26 Prerequisites .............................................................................................................................. 27 Acceptance to the Second Year of Study .................................................................................. 27 Failure to Pass a Course ............................................................................................................ 28 Electives .................................................................................................................................... 28 Internships ................................................................................................................................. 28 Make-up Classes ....................................................................................................................... 29 Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund .......................................................................................... 29 Cancellation .............................................................................................................................. 29 Withdrawal ................................................................................................................................ 29 Refund Policy............................................................................................................................ 29 Tuition + Fees ........................................................................................................................... 30 AOS Film and Television Performance, Musical Theater Performance and New Media for Actors Programs ............ 30 Payment of Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................... 32 Return of Title IV Funds (“R2T4”) .......................................................................................... 32 Additional Withdrawal Policies ................................................................................................ 33 Graduation .................................................................................................................................... 34 Graduation Application ............................................................................................................. 34 Program Completion ................................................................................................................. 34 Student Professional Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 34 Professional Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 34 Attendance ................................................................................................................................ 35 Tardy ......................................................................................................................................... 36 Disciplinary Measures .............................................................................................................. 36 Dismissal ................................................................................................................................... 36 4 | Pag e Dress Code ................................................................................................................................ 36 Employment .............................................................................................................................. 36 Outside Engagements ................................................................................................................ 37 Good Neighbor Policy .............................................................................................................