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Pre-Arrival and Check-in

Student Handbook

Our student handbook contains important details and policies about your time at Arts Academy. Please review the student handbook before your arrival.

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Key Dates - 2023-2024

Opening of Academy

  • Welcome Wagon, Student Leaders, and International Students should arrive on August 31.
  • All other students should arrive on September 1.
  • Classes begin on September 4

Fall Break

  • Students may depart after class on November 17
  • Residence Halls close at 2 p.m. on November 18
  • Residence halls reopen at 2 p.m on November 25
  • Classes Resume November 27

Winter Break

  • Students may depart after class on December 19
  • Residence Halls close at 2 p.m. on December 20
  • Residence halls reopen at 2 p.m. on January 6, 2023
  • Classes resume on January 8 

Spring Break

  • Students may depart after class on March 15. 
  • Residence Halls close March 16 at 2 p.m.
  • Residence Halls reopen at 2 p.m. on March 30.
  • Classes resume on April 1. 

End-of-Year Final Departure:

  • Commencement: May 25 at 10 a.m.
  • Residence Halls close May 25 at 6 p.m.