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International Students

International students applying to the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance may attend the Independent Program, the Professional Training Program, and the Third-Year Post-Certificate Program as well as the Summer Intensive Program or the Winter Intensive Program.

Generally, an International Student attending the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance has to enter the United States in F-1 Student Status. For that reason an F-1 Student Visa must be obtained at the U.S. Embassy in the country of residence or home country. In order to apply for an F-1 Student Visa, the student needs a Form I-20. Once accepted into a program at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, the prospective student will receive an I-20 Application. The student has to return the completed application to the School in order to be issued the form I-20. Further information on how to proceed will then be provided.

F-1 Students are not permitted to work in the USA. Therefore U.S. government regulations require that International Students provide documentation to the school issuing the I-20 that they have sufficient funds to cover expenses for the length of the program. This includes tuition, fees and living expenses.

Applying for an I-20 and a visa is a lengthy process. We recommend that the student contact the school at least 4 months prior to the start date of the program he/she wishes to enroll in.

Generally, International Students enroll in the Independent Program first, before auditioning for the Professional Training Program.

For further information please contact:
Angela Wiele, International Student Advisor