These are frequently asked questions about the Tepper Semester program. We have also included helpful information for parents and guardians.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please see your academic advisor to review your academic requirements.
Classes will be held at Syracuse University's Fisher Center. Musical theater students take their dance classes at Broadway Dance Center.
The regular class schedule will be planned Monday through Friday. There will be master classes and field trips that will take place at night and on the weekends with advance notice. Some students find that taking dance classes and voice lessons on the weekend helps make their schedule more accommodating.
There will not be any academic courses offered as a part of the Tepper Semester. The program is designed to give you an in-depth training experience in your chosen area of specialization.
The curriculum as scheduled is quite full and demanding. If absolutely necessary, students can arrange online courses.
All students entering the program are required to carry their own health insurance or be covered under their parents'/guardians' plan while in New York City. Proof of coverage must be shown prior to departure for the program.
Information for Parents/Guardians
As parents or guardians of students attending the Tepper Semester program in New York City, we welcome you to participate in this expansive experience. At the end of the semester, parents and guardians are invited back for the Tepper Semester Presentation/Celebration, which takes place during the final weekend of the program.
A Nurturing Environment
Living and studying in the heart of New York City offers these young artists an unparalleled experience. While Manhattan remains the heart of this industry, it has also become one of the country's safest cities. Our students live and work in a welcoming, nurturing, secure environment.
Helpful Links
Getting Around the City
- Manhattan Address Locator
- New York City Subway Maps
- Metropolitan Tranportation Authority (MTA) City Transit
- New York City Roads
- Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. (PATH)
- New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission