When will I know if I got in?
All of your application materials must be received by the Admissioms Office in order for your application to be considered complete. Once your application is complete, the Admissions Committee will notify you of a decision in about three weeks.
After acceptance, how do I secure a spot?
Accepted students who plan to enroll are required to make a non-refundable $250 tuition deposit to confirm attendance and to reserve a place in the entering class. The Intent to Register form and tuition deposit are due within two weeks of notification of acceptance or by May 1, whichever is later. The full amount of the deposit is credited to your first semester's tuition.
After deposit is received, you will receive registration and orientation information, as well as housing and tuition payment information. Prior to enrolling, you must submit high school or final college transcripts. Acceptance if final only upon receipt of these documents.
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Choosing a Major
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Depending on the year, some departments have a limited number of spaces available. You may have to submit your portfolio and grades for review in the second semester of Foundation. Since Otis cannot guarantee your first choice, you should identify more than one possible major.
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Early Admission for
High School Juniors
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Occasionally, Otis admits advanced students who chose to forego their senior year in high school to study at Otis. The credits earned during the Foundation Year a are accepted by the student's high school for completion of the high school diploma. A student applying for early admission must obtain approval from the high school. Contact mailto:admissions@otis.edu for more information.
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Credit for Placement Exams
Admitted students may submit scores from Advanced Placement Examinations for credit. A score of 3, 4, or 5 is required in History, Math and Science, and a score of 4 or 5 is required in Art History or English. With these required scores, AP credit will count for up to three semester credits each toward the first-semester requirements in these areas. Because of the specialized nature of Otis' studio programs, AP credit for studio art is not accepted.
International Baccalaureate
Students who have completed the IB Upper Level exams with a score of 5 or more in any of the following subject areas are eligible to receive credit toward the College's graduation requirements: Language (English), Individuals and Societies (Social Sciences), Experimental Sciences (Natural Science), and Mathematics. No credit will be given for Standard Level exams regardless of the score. Final acceptance of IB exams for credit will be made by the Admissions Office in conjunction with the Liberal Studies Faculty and the Registrar.
Re-Activation
Admission is valid only for the term of entry when it is offered. If a student chooses not to enroll that term, he/she may request that the application be "re-activated" for a future term. Applications and supporting materials are held for one year after submittal. New materials may be required if the student requests re-activation after one year. In all cases, if a student has attended another college since being offered admission to Otis, current transcripts must be submitted. Re-activation of an application does not assure admission. Decisions on re-activated files are subject to the same criteria as other applications, and are based on any new application materials. Contact admissions@otis.edu for further information.
Re-Admission
Former Otis students who officially withdrew in good standing before completing the BFA may apply for re-admission. Contact the Office of Registration and Records at (310) 665 6950, otisreg@otis.edu.
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