The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts - Admissions - How to Apply


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Overview		How to Apply
Welcome to the Nutmeg Admissions Office. Through one-on-one consultations with our Admissions Officers, Nutmeg strives to make the process of becoming a Nutmeg trainee as easy as possible. We welcome and encourage any prospective student and their families to visit Nutmeg for a day. Torrington Connecticut is located in the scenic southern gateway to the Berkshires in a beautiful New England setting. We pride ourselves on our welcoming environment; where visiting students are made to feel at ease among our trainees and faculty. We look forward to hearing from you.		As part of the application process, all prospective students will be required to audition (you may submit a video audition tape). Once a student has passed the audition and has qualified academically, the Admissions Office and the Nutmeg Business Office will work with parents to make tuition payments as convenient as possible. The tuition is $36,000 for Resident Students in the 2012/2013 semesters. This includes dance instruction, academics, and room and board. Day Students will be pro-rated appropriately. Transportation to and from airports is extra, and all students are required to have medical insurance. A number of merit female & male scholarships are available for 2012/2013. Financial verification process is required and The Nutmeg Admissions office will assist you. To begin your Nutmeg admission process please contact JoAnne LaVine, Business Manager in our admissions office 860 482-4413 x304. JLavine@nutmegconservatory.org Download our 2012-13 Summer & Residency Brochure Download the Audition Form Download the DVD Audition Instructions
Dorm Life		Foreign Students
Dormitory life plays an important role in the positive development of the Nutmeg Conservatory student. Along with Nutmeg’s academic and dance training, students also participate in many fun, non-dance related activities like country hay-rides and school dances that build lasting bonds and lifelong friendships. Younger students live within Nutmeg’s main dormitory facility. A rotating staff of Live-in Housing Supervisors reside on the same floor as the students. Student Resident Advisors (RAs) are also present within all our living facilities. High-tech, card access security systems are in place throughout the main building complex. Older students live in one of our historic and homey campus houses, all within walking distance of the building complex. Our campus housing prepares the older and post high school student for their next level of training along with the opportunity to take on many of the responsibilities of a young adult. Wireless Internet, study rooms and kitchenettes are available for our students’ use, and students are expected to keep a clean and welcoming living environment. This responsibility shapes their essential life skills and habits. Nutmeg personnel perform a weekly assessment to ensure that the student residences are being maintained, and students and staff work hard to provide a living environment that is safe, clean and inviting for everyone.		Form I-20 is a United States Department of Homeland Security document issued by colleges, universities, and vocational schools that provides supporting information for the issuance of a student visa or change of status (F, J and M non-immigrant statuses). To apply, please contact JoAnne LaVine, Business Manager and Admissions Registrar at 860.482.4413 or JLavine@nutmegconservatory.org
The Nutmeg Meal Programs
Summer Program Nutritious and healthy meals are prepared daily by Dennis Fraunhauffer our Food Program Coordinator. Nutmeg Conservatory has a special agreement with St. Francis Parochial School which has provided us with the use of their School Cafeteria located only two blocks away from the main Nutmeg Building Complex. The school provides an excellent environment for our food service program. Students receive three fresh and nutritionally balanced meals Monday – Saturday. On Sunday a mid-day brunch and paper bag super is served and has become a favorite amongst our residential students. All summer meals are served in the cafeteria except for occasional evening pizza parties which are held in the dorms and houses.		Year-Round Nutmeg provides a “continental” style breakfast each morning in-house. Students have their choice of cereal, bagels, toast, yogurt, fresh fruit, granola bars, english muffins, etc. Mr. Fraunhauffer & Ms. Johnson purchases these items fresh each week and delivers them to Nutmeg Conservatory dorm kitchen and lounges. Students are free to prepare and select the breakfast items of their choice. Lunch is served in the main building lounge and our nutritious dinners are served at St Francis Parochial School Cafeteria. Each Saturday students are provided $10 to use for dinner in one of several area restaurants so that the students may enjoy each other’s company in the social setting of area restaurants. Special Needs Prior to arrival at Nutmeg parents will be asked to fill out a special needs form and if there are special needs for any child we will organize a meeting for you with the nutritionists to discuss any special needs. (Note: An additional fee may be required depending on the extent of special need)