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