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College Profile for : National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Washington, DC
20007
202-333-2202 (financial aid)
202-333-2202 (admissions)
Web Site: http://www.theconservatory.org
Mission Statement
The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is a non-profit, accredited, post-secondary school for individuals who wish to train for professional careers in the performing arts.
The Conservatory was founded in 1975 to provide residents of the greater Washington metro area the opportunity to accomplish a caliber of training previously only available in New York or Los Angeles. The mission of the Conservatory is to provide training that incorporates sound technique and a practical approach in a supportive and professional atmosphere based on collegiality between faculty and students and mutual respect for the time honored craft of acting.
The Conservatory is dedicated to making the cost of the training fair and affordable for students. The school participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs to assist those students for whom tuition assistance is needed in order for them to be able to train.
The Conservatory does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, or sexual orientation regarding admission, hiring of personnel or in its educational programs.
General Information
| Other Names | |
| Type | Private not-for-profit, 2-year |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Campus Setting | City: Large |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Title IV Eligibility | Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
| Relgious Affiliation | Not applicable |
College Athletic Affiliations
| No | Member of National Athletic Association | No | National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) |
| No | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | No | National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) |
| No | National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) | No | National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) |
| No | Other national athletic association |
College Athletic Conferences
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number football |
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball |
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball |
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track |
College Student Services Offered
| No | Remedial Services | Yes | Academic/career counseling service |
| No | Employment services for students | Yes | Placement services for completers |
| No | On-campus day care for students' children |
College Special Learning Opportunities
| No | ROTC | No | Distance learning opportunities |
| No | ROTC: Army | No | Study abroad |
| No | ROTC: Navy | Yes | Weekend/evening college |
| No | ROTC: Air Force |
Teacher Certification
| No | Below the postsecondary level |
| No | Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization |
| No | Students must complete their preparation at another institution |
| No | Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers |