Nyfa 2015 Student Handbook - 3.23.15

NEW YORK
FILM
ACADEMY
LOS ANGELES
2015
STUDENT
HANDBOOK
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2015 New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Student Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION 7
Welcome
History
Statement of Purpose
Mission
Objectives 8
Licensing & Approvals
Student Access to Staff & Faculty
Student Interaction 9
Note About Our School
About the Student Handbook
2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 10
CODE OF CONDUCT 21
REGISTRATION & COURSE SCHEDULES 25

Registration
Student ID Badges
NYFA Email Accounts
Course Schedule
TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING 26

Housing Information
Parking
Transportation
Bicycles 27
LIBRARY, FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT 28

Library Resources
Classrooms
Dance Studios
Sound Stages
Props, Wardrobe & Set Dressing
Automated Dialog Replacement 29
Post-Production & Computing
Computer Areas
Photography Studio
Equipment Room

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STUDENT RESOURCES 30
Veteran Affairs
International Student Office
Learning Differences 31
Industry Outreach & Professional Development
ACADEMIC RESOURCES 32
Academic Advising
Learning Differences
Learning Resources Director
Library Resources
Library Fine Policy 33
TUITION & COSTS 34

One-Year Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 38
AFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 40
BFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 42
MFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 44
Expected Supplies Costs 47
STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND 48
FINANCIAL AID 50
Financial Need 51
How to Apply
Loan Programs
Direct Subsidized Student Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Student Loans 52
Direct Plus Loan
Alternative Loan Programs
Other Types of Financial Assistance 53
Financial Aid Probation
Financial Aid Suspension
Financial Aid Policies
NEED-BASED TUITION DISCOUNT 55

General Application
Tuition Discount Criteria
Period of Discount 56

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DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY 57
PRODUCTION WORKSHOP RULES & REGULATIONS 61
Vehicles
Entering Universal Studios
Safety
Trams
Casting
Props & Wardrobe
Lunch 62
CAMPUS POLICIES 63
Dress Code
Smoking
Neighbors
Bikes & Skateboards
Pets & Animals
CAMPUS CRIME & SECURITY 64

Jeanne Clery Act
Los Angeles & Burbank Police Departments
Reporting Intimidation, Threats or Violent Acts
The Investigative Process 65
Disciplinary Action: Students, Faculty, & Staff
Non-Emergency Procedures & Reporting Code of Conduct Violations
Crime Log 66
Non-Residential Buildings
Property Security Against Theft
Harassment
Definition of Sexual Assault
Definition of Dating Violence 67
Sex Assault, Dating, Domestic Violence, & Stalking
Prevention & Awareness
Procedures for Reporting Sexual Assault
Sex Offender Notice 68
Timely Warnings
Emergency Notification System
Evacuation Procedures 69
CLASSROOM POLICIES 70
Cell Phone Policy
Personal Belongings
Consultations

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Room Bookings
ATTENDANCE POLICIES 72
Tardiness
Excused Absences
Unexcused Absences
Absences for Community Education Programs
Absences for 1-Year/2-Year Certificate, Undergraduate & Graduate Programs 73
Leave of Absence
ACADEMIC POLICIES 74
Grading Policies
Grade Appeal
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 75
NYFA LA Academic Progress
Structured Remediation Program (SRP) 77
Testing Out
Failed Courses
Thesis & Final Projects
Add/Drop, Change & Withdrawal
Add/Drop, Change Dates 78
Program Change 79
Vacation Break
Graduation Requirements
CREDIT EARNING POLICIES 80
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES 81

Transfer Credit After Matriculation
Transfer of International Credit 82
Credit for Non-Traditional Experience
Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits & Credentials at Our Institution
Other Course Work
Tuition Credit
Articulation with Other Schools
DISCIPLINARY POLICIES 84
Simultaneous Probations
Procedural Hold
Suspension
Expulsion
Appeal Process

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CREATIVE FREEDOM 85
Academic Freedom
Academic Honesty & Creative Integrity
Freedom of Speech
Copyright Infringement Policy 86
Intellectual Property
EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY 87

Retention & Persistence
Student & Instructor Non-Fraternization Policy
Diversity & Non-Discrimination Policy
Reporting Discrimination
Harassment & Sexual Assault 88
Student Rights & Grievances
Student Grievances Procedures
DIRECTORY 90
Campus Hours & Address
Online Publications
Student Services
Production Resources 91
Administrative Resources
Academic Resources
Student Resources 92
Filmmaking Department 93
Acting for Film Department
Screenwriting Department 94
Producing Department
Liberal Arts & Sciences Department
Cinematography Department
Photography Department 95
Documentary Department
Game Design Department
3-D Animation Department

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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME HISTORY
Welcome to the New York Film Academy. The New York Film Academy was founded in
We’re sure you’re going to find your time at 1992 on the belief that a top-quality education
the school enlightening, productive and in filmmaking should be accessible to anyone
exhilarating. with the drive and ambition to make films.
The school opened in Robert De Niro’s
We have outstanding faculty to guide you Tribeca Film Center in New York City, and
through your program and help you develop has expanded worldwide to include campuses
your craft. The administration and staff are in New York, Los Angeles, Abu Dhabi and the
here to help with any questions or concerns Gold Coast, Australia.
you may have. Please take advantage of our
services; we’re here to make your time at the
Academy as rewarding as possible. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the New York Film Academy
Our programs are accelerated, intensive and
(NYFA) is to further a global understanding of,
challenging. They will afford you the
and appreciation for, the art and craft of visual
opportunity to explore the possibilities of
storytelling through the education and training
visual storytelling as you hone your personal
of interested and qualified individuals, and to
artistic vision and voice. To succeed in these
hone the skills of future professionals so that
programs, however, your best efforts will be
they may one day serve the visual storytelling
required. Hard work, dedication, collaboration,
arts as industry leaders.
passion and persistence will pay off as you find
yourself growing as an artist.
MISSION
In order for all students, faculty and staff to be
able to thrive in an open, cooperative, The mission of the New York Film Academy is
supportive environment, please follow the to educate students interested in the field of
policies outlined in this handbook. visual storytelling. NYFA courses have been
designed to increase students’ creativity and
Sonny Calderon technical expertise through an intense regimen
Dean of the College of hands-on and classroom instruction. The
Academy’s goal is to enrich its students as
visual storytellers by helping them realize their
personal artistic visions. NYFA’s expectations
center on the growth of each student as a
creative individual.

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OBJECTIVES As of this handbook’s publication, The New
York Film Academy does not have a pending
NYFA has set the following objectives to fulfill petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a
its stated mission: debtor in possession, has not filed a petition
• To provide a learning environment within the preceding five years, and does not
conducive to creative thought and artistic have a petition in bankruptcy filed against it
expression, as well as hands-on collaboration. within the preceding five years that resulted in
• To help students better appreciate the art reorganization under Chapter 11 of the
and craft of visual storytelling so that they United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec.
may develop as artists and better express their 1101 et seq.)
personal artistic visions.
This institution is approved by the United
• To empower students to find and develop a
States Citizenship and Immigration Services, a
creative voice.
Bureau of the Department of Homeland
• To teach and develop new capabilities in
Security (formerly the United States
students’ approach to the art and craft of
Department of Justice, Immigration and
visual storytelling.
Naturalization) for attendance by non-
immigrant students.
LICENSING & APPROVALS
The New York Film Academy is a private
STUDENT ACCESS
postsecondary institution accredited by the TO STAFF & FACULTY
National Association of Schools of Art and
Design (NASAD). Students are provided flexible access to one-on-
one consultations with each of their instructors.
The New York Film Academy has received In addition, all full-time faculty are available
“approval” from the Bureau for Private for an additional three hours per week outside
Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to operate as of class for office hours and consultations.
a degree-granting institution in the state of Administrators are readily available to provide
California. “Approval” or “approval to operate” individualized mentoring and counseling for
means that the Bureau has determined and any issues related to their individual fields of
certified that an institution meets minimum expertise. The New York Film Academy is
standards established by the Bureau and open for students Monday-Saturday, except on
according to the California Private specified holidays. When the Academy is open,
Postsecondary Education Act of 2009. a staff member is always available by phone or
in person for consultation, questions, or help.
2535 Capital Oaks Drive, Ste 400 Also, during hours of operation, students have
Sacramento, CA 95833 access to the library and all learning resources.
P.O. Box 980818 West Sacramento, CA Students may use the Editing Room by signing
Web site address: www.bppe.ca.gov up one day in advance in the Post-Production
Telephone & Fax: Office.
(888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897 or
(916) 431-6959 or by fax (916) 263-1987

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STUDENT INTERACTION student may express his or her personal artistic
visions.
Intra- and inter-departmental interaction
between students is a vital component of the ABOUT THE STUDENT
collaborative experience fostered by the New
York Film Academy education. Assigned
HANDBOOK
studio and lab work is often collaborative in
The Office of the Dean of the College
nature (as are in-class critiques of student
publishes the 2015 NYFA, Los Angeles
work), but additional interaction is encouraged
Student Handbook. This Handbook serves as a
and supported by the Academy outside of the
guide for all students enrolled at the New York
framework of the curriculum. All students
Film Academy in the 2015 academic year and
from all departments are encouraged to attend
supersedes any handbook previously published.
the final screenings.
The New York Film Academy reserves the right
to change policies and regulations periodically.
NOTE ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Consistent with the mission and educational
objectives of NYFA, the focus of the Academy's
programs is to develop each student's artistic
and creative potential in the art and craft of
the moving image. Filmmaking, Acting for
Film, Documentary Filmmaking, Producing,
Cinematography, Screenwriting, Photography,
Game Design, 3-D Animation, Illustration and
Graphic Design are all means by which a

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2015
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN 4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
FILMMAKING
Registration: 5/26/15
Registration: 1/26/15 1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15 2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15 Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16 3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16 4th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
5th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16 Registration: 9/24/15
6th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17 1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17 Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
Registration: 5/26/15 3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15 4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
4th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
5th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17 IN SCREENWRITING
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
Registration: 9/24/15 2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16 3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16 4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17 1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
5th Semester: 1/30/17 - 5/20/17 2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
6th Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
4th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN
ACTING FOR FILM Registration: 9/24/15
1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
Registration: 1/26/15 Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15 3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17

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Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17 3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
IN PRODUCING MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN
Registration: 1/26/15 CINEMATOGRAPHY
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15 Registration: 1/26/15
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16 1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16 2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16 3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
Registration: 5/26/15 4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16 2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16 Registration: 9/24/15
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16 1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16 Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN
PHOTOGRAPHY MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN
Registration: 1/26/15 DOCUMENTARY
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
FILMMAKING
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
5th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
6th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
4th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16

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3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16 3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
5th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
5th Semester: 1/30/17 - 5/20/17
6th Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN FILMMAKING
GAME DESIGN Registration: 1/26/15
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16 4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16 6th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
6th Semester: 1/30/17 - 5/20/17
7th Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
MASTER OF ARTS IN FILM & 8th Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/20/18
MEDIA PRODUCTION Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
9th Semester: 1/29/18 - 5/19/18
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15 Registration: 9/24/15
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15

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1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16 Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
5th Semester: 1/30/17 - 5/20/17
6th Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
7th Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/20/18 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 ACTING FOR FILM
8th Semester: 1/29/18 - 5/19/18
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN 3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
SCREENWRITING Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
4th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
5th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17

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1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN 2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
GAME DESIGN 3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
5th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
5th Semester: 1/30/17 - 5/20/17
6th Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17
7th Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/20/18
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18 3-D ANIMATION
8th Semester: 1/29/18 - 5/19/18
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN 2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
PRODUCING 3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16

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4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
4th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
5th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
5th Semester: 1/30/17 - 5/20/17
6th Semester: 5/30/17 - 9/16/17 ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN
7th Semester: 9/25/17 - 1/20/18 FILMMAKING
Holiday Break: 12/17/17 - 1/2/18
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN 3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
PHOTOGRAPHY Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16

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6th Semester: 1/30/17 - 5/20/17
4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN 4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
ACTING FOR FILM Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15 GAME DESIGN
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16 Registration: 5/26/15
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16 Registration: 9/24/15
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN 4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
SCREENWRITING Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15 PRODUCING
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16

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1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
ONE-YEAR FILMMAKING
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
4th Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
4th Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
3rd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
TWO-YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY ONE-YEAR ACTING FOR

FILM
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16 2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
ONE-YEAR SCREENWRITING
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
3rd Semester: 5/31/16 - 9/17/16
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
4th Semester: 9/26/16 - 1/21/17
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
Holiday Break: 12/18/16 - 1/2/17
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16

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2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
ONE-YEAR PRODUCING Registration: 9/24/15

1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
ONE-YEAR
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
CINEMATOGRAPHY
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16 2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
ONE-YEAR DOCUMENTARY Registration: 9/24/15

1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
FILMMAKING Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
2nd Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15 ONE-YEAR GAME DESIGN
3rd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
1st Semester: 2/2/15 - 5/23/15
1st Semester: 6/1/15 - 9/19/15
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
Holiday Break: 12/20/15 - 1/3/16
2nd Semester: 9/28/15 - 1/23/16
1st Semester: 10/1/15 - 1/23/16
2nd Semester: 2/1/16 - 5/21/16
ONE-YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY
EIGHT-WEEK FILMMAKING
1/5/15 – 3/8/15

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5/4/15 – 7/5/15
FOUR-WEEK DIGITAL
EDITING
EIGHT-WEEK ACTING FOR
FILM 2/2/15 – 3/1/15
4/6/15 – 5/3/15
1/5/15 – 3/1/15 7/6/15 – 8/2/15
5/4/15 – 6/28/15 10/5/15 – 11/1/15
EIGHT-WEEK FOUR-WEEK ACTING FOR

SCREENWRITING FILM
1/5/15 – 3/1/15 1/5/15 – 2/1/15
5/4/15 – 6/28/15 5/4/15 – 5/31/15
EIGHT-WEEK TWELVE-WEEK EVENING

PHOTOGRAPHY FILMMAKING
1/5/15 – 3/1/15 1/12/15 – 4/5/15
5/4/15 – 6/28/15 6/15/15 – 9/6/15
HOLIDAY FILMMAKING TWELVE-WEEK EVENING

12/1/14 – 1/26/15 DIGITAL FILMMAKING
1/12/15 – 4/5/15
SIX-WEEK FILMMAKING 6/15/15 – 9/6/15
6/2/14 – 7/13/14
7/7/14 – 8/16/14 TWELVE-WEEK EVENING
DIGITAL EDITING
FOUR-WEEK FILMMAKING 1/12/15 – 4/5/15
1/5/15 – 2/1/15 6/15/15 – 9/6/15
5/4/15 – 5/31/15
TWELVE-WEEK EVENING
FOUR-WEEK DIGITAL ACTING FOR FILM
FILMMAKING
1/12/15 – 4/5/15
1/5/15 – 2/1/15 6/15/15 – 9/6/15
5/4/15 – 5/31/15

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TWELVE-WEEK EVENING ACADEMIC BREAKS
SCREENWRITING Dec 20, 2015 - Jan 3, 2016
Dec 18, 2016 - Jan 3, 2017
1/12/15 – 4/5/15
6/15/15 – 9/6/15
NATIONAL HOLIDAY
TWELVE-WEEK EVENING BREAKS
PRODUCING Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January
19, 2015
1/12/15 – 4/5/15
Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2015
6/15/15 – 9/6/15
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2015
Fourth of July: Saturday, July 4, 2015
ONE-WEEK FILMMAKING Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2015
Rosh Hashanah: Starts 5pm Mon. Sept. 14, all
1/12/15 – 1/17/15 day Tues. Sept. 15
5/11/15 - 5/16/15 Yom Kippur: Starts 5pm Wed. Sep. 3, 2015, all
6/8/15 – 6/13/15 day Thurs. Sep. 4, 2015
7/13/15 – 7/18/15 Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26, 2015 –
8/10/15 – 8/15/15 Friday, November 27
Holiday Break: December 20, 2015 – January 3,
2016
ONE-WEEK ACTING FOR
FILM
1/12/15 – 1/17/15
5/11/15 - 5/16/15
6/8/15 – 6/13/15
7/13/15 – 7/18/15
8/10/15 – 8/15/15
10/12/15 – 10/17/15

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CODE OF CONDUCT
Freedom of Speech offenses and will be subject to a Disciplinary
Review Hearing at which penalties will be
1. NYFA is a creative and artistic environment. imposed.
While we embrace each student’s right to
free speech and expression, any form of 5. Academic honesty extends to all school
discrimination based on, but not limited to, projects, productions and exercises both on
age, race, religion, gender or sexual and off campus. Students must maintain a
orientation toward any NYFA instructor, high standard of honesty in declarations and
staff member or student will not be descriptions of these projects to faculty,
tolerated. Any student who fails to comply administration and staff, as well as other
with this rule will be subject to suspension agencies and vendors. Deliberate dishonesty
or expulsion. and misconduct are considered serious
offenses and will be subject to a Disciplinary
2. NYFA expects all students, faculty and staff Review Hearing at which penalties will be
to conduct themselves in a considerate imposed.
manner. Students who disrupt classes may
face disciplinary action. Behaving in an 6. Students are prohibited from paying or
aggressive, harassing or threatening manner soliciting financial compensation from other
to other students, faculty or staff can also students for services such as, but not limited
result in suspension or expulsion. This to, production, pre-production, post-
includes unauthorized use of cell phones, production and script consultation.
smart watches, tablets and/or other Students are expected to complete their own
electronic devices during class hours. work, unless otherwise approved by the
instructor.
3. Slander, threatening remarks, sexual
harassment, threats of violence and any Campus Safety & Security
physical violence to any NYFA instructor,
staff member or student will not be 7. Due to increased security, entering and
tolerated. Any student who fails to comply exiting the Universal Studios or Warner
with this rule will be subject to suspension Bros Backlot can be a very long and
or expulsion. frustrating process. Students must be
courteous and patient with all studio
Creative & Academic Integrity personnel, security guards and staff. If a
student feels a member of the Universal
4. NYFA expects all students to be responsible Studios or Warner Bros. staff has treated
individuals who insist on high standards of him/her unfairly, the student can file an
honesty, personal conduct and creative incident report with the Department Chairs
integrity. All incidents of plagiarism, of NYFA for assistance.
cheating, deliberate hindrance of other
students’ work or other forms of dishonesty
and misconduct are considered serious

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8. Students are required to carry a valid photo or enter neighboring offices. Students may
ID (Driver’s License, Official State not, under any circumstances, solicit
Identification Card, Passport) as well as neighboring offices for employment.
their NYFA Student ID Badge while on the
premises of NYFA, Universal Studios 13. Students are responsible for the conduct of
and/or Warner Bros. any related all guests brought to the premises, facilities,
productions, official student functions or productions or events of NYFA. Students
events. Failure to do so may result in the may be held liable for any Code of Conduct
student being removed from such premises violations committed by such guests and
at NYFA’s discretion. may face disciplinary action for all violations
that occur.
9. Students are responsible for their NYFA
student ID Badges. Any student caught Personal Care
tampering with their badge, willingly 14. All students are required to maintain
assisting another individual with attempting healthy and diligent personal hygiene.
false or unauthorized entry into Universal Regular bathing, wearing of deodorant and
Studios, Warner Bros., and/or NYFA frequent laundering of clothes are necessary
property will be subject to immediate to ensure a healthy and comfortable
disciplinary or legal action, including learning environment. Repeated complaints
suspension or expulsion. and warnings about poor hygiene may
warrant a disciplinary hearing.
10. Students found misusing or vandalizing
property owned by NYFA, Universal Studios,
Warner Bros. or any of neighboring
Technology
businesses will be subject to fines and/or 15. Students are strictly forbidden from tapping
immediate suspension. any Ethernet lines of NYFA or adjoining
businesses for their personal computers.
Drug & Alcohol-Free Campus Our network holds confidential information
and tapping into it poses a security risk. Any
11. Under no circumstances are drugs or student who fails to comply with this rule
alcohol allowed on New York Film Academy will be subject to suspension and expulsion.
premises. Anyone found to possess alcohol
or any illegal substance will be subject to 16. Illegal downloading -- via torrents or other
expulsion. Any student found associating file sharing sites -- is not permitted using
with a student in possession of alcohol or NYFA’s computers or NYFA’s
illegal substances will be subject to wireless/wired networks. Anyone caught
suspension and will meet with the Director doing this will be subject to immediate
to determine if he/she will be expelled. disciplinary action by the New York Film
Academy. Furthermore, anyone caught
downloading illegal material may be subject
On-Campus Conduct to legal action under federal law.
12. Students must remain quiet in the hallways
and general areas on campus and 17. Students are prohibited from recording class
surrounding NYFA and must not approach lectures without written permission from
the Director of NYFA.

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18. Cyber-bullying against any NYFA student, editing privileges, suspension of equipment
staff member or faculty is strictly prohibited. checkout privileges or removal from final
Additionally, students are reminded that film screenings.
they represent NYFA during production
workshops, off-campus shoots or 20. Firearms, pellet guns, ammunition, knives,
collaborations. Any form of cyber-bullying martial arts weapons, dangerous chemicals,
towards individuals working with NYFA fireworks or explosives of any kind
under any capacity, is also prohibited. (regardless of license) are never permitted on
NYFA property or the property of Universal
Cyber-bullying encompasses all use of Studios or Warner Bros. Any student found
technology to harm or harass others. This in violation of this code will be subject to
includes, but is not limited to: expulsion or criminal prosecution.
• unwanted contact or harassment via social
21. Students are only permitted the use of prop
media, emails, phone calls or text messages
guns or prop weapons on green-lit
• threatening emails, instant messages, calls or
text messages productions, with the express approval of
• fraud or identity theft: impersonating the instructor and Department Chair, and
someone or creating a false identity when licensed by the local permitting office,
• hacking someone’s email or social media such as Film, LA Inc., City of Burbank.
account
• spreading false or private information 22. Any student or crewmember participating in
• creating websites to rate peers or faculty/staff the filming of a project featuring the
or to mock or harass someone unauthorized use of a prop gun is subject to
• sharing photos or videos online or via text expulsion. Any student or crewmember
without the subject’s consent participating in the filming of a weekend
project featuring the use or display of a real
Students found engaging in cyber-bullying firearm in any setting is subject to expulsion
will face a thorough investigation and and will be reported to the authorities for
disciplinary action, up to and including further investigation. Any recorded media
expulsion. that is found to be in violation of the
preceding rules may be confiscated and
Production & Post-Production destroyed.
19. Students must follow all Editing and Post- 23. To maintain on-set safety, students who
Production Department guidelines for wish to film stunt or action sequences must
proper conduct in the editing facilities and first complete the Action Sequence
for using all NYFA editing and post- Authorization Request Form and submit the
production equipment. The guidelines following documentation to the Director of
range from how to correctly handle the Operations (Brad Ben-Hain):
equipment to the times editing is permitted. • Shooting script
Students must follow similar guidelines with • Storyboards
regard to filmmaking equipment. These • Shot lists
guidelines will be outlined on the first day • Proof of outside production insurance for
of classes. Failure to comply with these the action sequence, with worker’s
guidelines will result in disciplinary compensation
measures, including temporary loss of

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Once approval has been granted and all the of the campus or studio backlot, including
requisite paperwork has been cleared, the parking lot, lobby, common areas and
students may film their stunt or action hallways. In order to film in classrooms,
sequence under the supervision of an students must place a refundable deposit
outside stunt coordinator. at the Bursar's Office, check for classroom
availability at the front desk and complete
24. Students are responsible for props and the required paperwork. For details on
wardrobe at all times while in their booking classrooms for shoots, please refer
possession. If props or wardrobe are to the Student Handbook.
damaged in any way, students are • Students may not scream or make any
responsible for the replacement value other disruptive noise for any reason.
dictated either by the NYFA or the
Universal Studios Property/Wardrobe
Actionable Conduct
Departments.
26. Students who fail to abide by the NYFA
25. Students must read and adhere to all rules
Code of Conduct and Institutional Policies,
in the Student Handbook and Production
as outlined in the Course Catalog and
Handbook while on campus, at any
Student Handbook, may be subject to
Academy-sponsored events and/or on the
disciplinary action, including suspension or
Universal Studios or Warner Bros. Backlot:
expulsion from NYFA.
• Students must be respectful of Universal
Studios and Warner Bros. tram tours.
• Students must not stray from the set on
which they are filming.
• Students may not climb onto building
rooftops or film at any unsanctioned areas

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REGISTRATION & COURSE SCHEDULES
complete, the student’s account is enrolled at
REGISTRATION the Registrar’s Office. Any missing documents
may result in a freeze of that student’s account.
Two weeks prior to the program start date,
students will be emailed registration details,
including date, time and location. STUDENT ID BADGES
Registration takes place on the first day of
classes for Community Education programs Students will be issued an ID badge with their
and typically one day prior to the first day of name and photograph. Badges must be
classes for long-term certificate, undergraduate presented to Security Staff before entering the
and graduate programs. Brick Building and carried at all times when
in all NYFA buildings or on the Universal
When students arrive to register, they receive Backlot.
a checklist of documents that must be
submitted during the registration process. If a Students will have their photo taken at the
student has not paid his/her tuition or has beginning of their program. Badges are
not been cleared for Financial Aid, he/she retrieved from the Bursar’s Office after paying
must do so at the Bursar’s Office. Students a $30.00 deposit and are to be returned after
cannot register until tuition payment has completion of the program, whereupon
cleared. students’ deposits are reimbursed. If badges
are lost or stolen, that deposit is forfeited and
International students must bring passports an additional $30.00 fee will be assessed upon
and completed I-20 forms to the International reissue.
Student Office to fill out the International
Student Registration Form and Guidelines in NYFA EMAIL ACCOUNTS
order to maintain F-1 status.
When students receive their student ID
Lastly, students must fill out an Enrollment badges, they will receive a printout with their
Agreement, School Performance Fact Sheet, new NYFA email address and password. If
and Registration Packet. The Registration this information is lost, students can contact
Packet includes the NYFA Course Catalog, account.admin@nyfa.edu to retrieve it. NYFA
Student Handbook, FERPA release form, emails are to be used only for school/industry
students' permanent address and contact related business and do not expire after
information, visual/audio image release form students’ completion of programs.
and information regarding Learning
Resources at NYFA.
COURSE SCHEDULE
All students must submit an official transcript
Students will receive a copy of their course
must to the Registrar's Office or fill out a
schedule by email prior to the start of each
waiver form stating he/she will not receive
semester or workshop. Questions regarding
proof of program completion until an official
course schedules should be directed to
transcript is received. After this paperwork is
Department Chairs or Coordinators.

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TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING
students seeking roommates. NYFA is not
HOUSING INFORMATION responsible for assigning roommates, and
students must contact LAHousing@nyfa.edu
NYFA does not provide dormitory facilities or
to fill out a questionnaire if they wish to be
on-campus housing, and has no responsibility
added to the roommate list. Students are
to find housing for students. As a courtesy, off-
responsible for contacting prospective
campus housing information is provided by the
roommates and resolving any disputes or
NYFA LA Housing Office, and a brochure is
issues on their own.
available on the NYFA website. The New York
Film Academy does not inspect, endorse or
assume any responsibility for any properties, PARKING
accommodations or other housing options or
websites. Free parking is available to students on a first-
come first-serve basis at the 3300 Riverside
Students should expect a range of costs in building.
housing (on average between $1000-$2000 per
month for a studio or one-bedroom), For parking at 3800 Barham, please see the
depending on the location, size, apartment Service Parking Corp. office in the 3800
complex, amenities and length of stay. Barham parking structure. Parking at 3800
Barham is solely handled by Service Parking
Students are strongly advised to find suitable Corp; rates and terms of use are subject to
housing prior to their program start date. The change at the discretion of Service Parking
landlord or management company will often Corp.
request proof of income, credit, insurance and
other documents. Prior to making final PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
arrangements or signing a rental agreement,
students should thoroughly investigate and Students who commute to the Universal
inspect any properties, accommodations or Metro Station or live in downtown Burbank
other housing options and review any legal can view the maps and public transportation
document prior to entering a contractual timetables included in this handbook, to get
agreement. NYFA bears no responsibility in to and from the Riverside campus from those
any lease or rental agreements signed by locations. To search for the best route and
students. times for your needs, please check
http://www.metro.net.
Students can contact the NYFA LA Housing
office by phone (818-295-2020) or email Any questions or comments regarding
LAHousing@nyfa.edu for more information or parking & transportation should be directed
help in finding suitable housing in Los Angeles. to transportationLA@nyfa.edu
The NYFA LA Housing Coordinator also
provides a Roommate Questionnaire and
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BICYCLES
A bicycle rack is located by the P1 Entrance
gate at 3300 Riverside. Please note that
students lock their bicycles at their own risk,
and the New York Film Academy is not
responsible for loss or theft.

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LIBRARY, FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
The New York Film Academy has access to
LIBRARY RESOURCES several rotating backlot locations and standing
sets in Los Angeles.
Students have access to the NYFA Library Facilities and equipment available to students
during all hours of operation. The Library include:
includes the following resources:
• WiFi Internet CLASSROOMS

• Full-text periodical databases
• Access to the OCLC online library New York Film Academy has over 60
classrooms of varying size. Each room is
• Books, periodicals and screenplays
equipped with a Blu-ray player and
• DVD/Blu-ray movie collection
whiteboard.
• Inter-library loan services
• Headshot binders
DANCE STUDIOS
Below are the Library’s circulation guidelines:
Acting for Film Students have access to five
• Library materials are available to students dance studios equipped with ballet poles,
and staff Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM– mirrors, yoga mats, and yoga pads.
10:00 PM and on Saturday from 12:00 PM–
5:00 PM SOUND STAGES
• Library materials may not be taken off
NYFA premises without proper checkout. Students have access to three open-space
DVDs/Blu-rays may be viewed anytime stages to film scenes for projects totaling
during school hours in the student lounge nearly 2500 square feet.
or on a school computer
• Current students must present their Student
PROPS, WARDROBE & SET
ID badge or driver’s license/passport when
checking out library materials DRESSING
• Students may check out DVDs/Blu-rays for
a three-day period, screenplays for a seven- Students have props, costumes, and set
day period and books for two weeks. Items decoration options available to them for
may be renewed via email at projects. These props include: dishes, glasses,
library@nyfa.edu pots/pans, pillows, trays, pictures, bottles,
• Course reserve books will either be available books, magazines, etc. couches, folding tables,
as “Library Use Only” items or as three-day chairs, cots, boxes, shelving units, lamps,
checkout items. Course reserve DVDs/Blu- plants, etc.
rays will either be available as “Library Use
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AUTOMATED DIALOG COMPUTER AREAS
REPLACEMENT
Final Draft, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid
The two Automated Dialog Replacement Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools, EP Movie
(ADR) booths are furnished with: Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, Creative
Cloud: Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign,
• 27" iMac 2.8GHz i5 Processor
Premier Pro, After Effects, Audition, Encore,
(QP1020FCDNR) running Avid ProTools
Speedgrade, Media Encoder, Bridge, Acrobat
• Digidesign 003+ Rack with 8XLR inputs
Pro), Blinkbid, Capture One Pro, Nik
• Digidesign D-Control 24 track mixing
Software
board
• 2x Genelec 8020B 4" studio monitors
• Sony 55-Inch Bravia BX520-Series LCD PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
HDTV
• Behringer Minimon Mon800 talkback mic Photography production lab includes 11
system computers, an Eizo Color Edge 24” external
• AKG C 414 XLS microphone with color calibrated monitor, Epson film and
windscreen/pop filter and mic stand flatbed scanner, 4x printers, dye sublimation
• Sennheiser MKH 416 short shotgun paper, grip hardware, a lightbox for
microphone evaluating negatives, Profoto and Dynalite
• ART HeadAMP V Headphone Amplifier - studio strobe systems, Impact, Interfit, and
5 Channel Level Control PocketWizard wireless strobe triggers, and
various size cameras.
In these booths students can work on Foley,
sound effects, and audio recording for EQUIPMENT ROOM
projects.
Available to our students is equipment
corresponding to the course requirements.
POST-PRODUCTION &
The camera options include: Arri-S (16mm),
COMPUTING Canon 5D DSLR, Panasonic HMC150, Arri
SR3 16mm (super 16mm), RED Scarlet-X,
Post-production facilities include seven Avid RED Epic-MX, and Arriflex BL 535 (35mm).
suites, one ProTools lab, two game design labs, These cameras have appropriate accessory
one animation lab complete with Maya, packages including: lenses, assistant camera
ZBrush, and Adobe Creative Cloud. Students kits, shoulder rigs, dollies, and jibs. There
have access to 50+ computers with industry- are several grip & electric options ranging
standard software for projects including: Final from basic three-point lighting kits to
Draft and Entertainment Partners Budgeting complete 1-ton lighting packages. Audio
and Scheduling. options include field recorders and mixers, as
well as shotgun and lavalier microphones.

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STUDENT RESOURCES
your study. More details can be found at these
VETERAN AFFAIRS U.S. government sources:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types
NYFA’s Veterans Services Office assists _1268.html
veterans in their transition to civilian and http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/
campus life. These services include:
The International Student Office does not
• Simplifying VA educational benefits issue F-1 visas, nor does it provide visa-
• Assisting with post-deployment transition expediting services, as only the U.S. embassy
issues has this power. Please apply early enough to
• Evaluating students’ academic records or allow time for the visa process in your country.
military/educational training
• Aiding in choosing the program that best If you are in the U.S. on a different type of
suits individuals’ personal and visa, please contact the International Student
professional goals Office with specifics about your situation.
• Giving referrals to community-based Some other visa statuses do allow study, such
organizations and the Department of as H-4 and other dependent visas.
Veterans Affairs
NYFA’s International Student Office advises
all international students on matters
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT pertaining to: obtaining visas, maintenance of
OFFICE immigration status, legal work authorization
and other issues relating to non-U.S. citizens
The New York Film Academy is authorized living in the U.S.
under federal law to admit non-immigrant
alien students. In accordance with U.S. The international office is responsible for
Department of Homeland Security regulations, reporting to SEVIS (Student Exchange and
the International Student Office may issue an Visitor Interactive System) whether or not an
I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 student F-1 visa student is attending school each term.
status Form, to students who have been fully In this way, we vouch for the status of each
admitted to the school. There is a $150 student to the U.S. Department of Homeland
International Student fee per student, per Security.
program.
For further information regarding student
To obtain an F-1 student visa, you must visas, please email international@nyfa.edu or
schedule an appointment for a visa interview call the main office number and ask to speak
at a consular section of a U.S. embassy in your with the International Student Advisor.
country of citizenship or residence and
provide all necessary documentation,
including evidence of available funds to pay
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LEARNING DIFFERENCES to prepare for and expand their professional
experiences outside of NYFA. A strong
Students applying to NYFA with identified foundation and understanding of the business
learning differences may have been eligible for and the skills needed to compete allow our
special services provided by their previous students to thrive throughout their academic
public or private school known as experience and as they venture into their
Individualized Education Programs (IEP). professional careers.
Students with an established IEP are We assist students in the development of their
encouraged to meet with the Student personal and professional goals and create
Advocate prior to or during their first week of action plans to help them achieve those
classes to evaluate special accommodations goals. The department aids students as they
that may be necessary. This review may result design their résumés, cover letters, and other
in any of the following special business correspondence. We work with
accommodations designed to enhance the students on their presentation skills to prepare
learning process: them for interviews and meetings. IOPD
• Extended testing periods works with industry experts to expand
• Note taking assistance students’ professional experiences.
• Specialized one-on-one tutoring The Industry Outreach and Professional
Development Department is a resource to aid
INDUSTRY OUTREACH & students. The school makes no representation
that any of its programs will result in
PROFESSIONAL employment or in a career or vocation in any
DEVELOPMENT particular area of filmmaking.
The Academy's main goal is to enrich its
The Industry Outreach and Professional
students as visual storytellers by helping them
Development Department (IOPD) is a
realize their personal artistic visions, as stated
resource for current students and alumni to
in the mission statement.
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES
the learning resources required to successfully
ACADEMIC ADVISING complete each student’s educational program.
Students in one-year or two-year certificate
program, and all degree-granting programs LIBRARY RESOURCES
are advised on their academic progress
through the Office of the Dean of Students Students have access to the NYFA Library
and the Office of the Dean for Academic during all hours of operation. The Library
Advising. Students are also assigned a Faculty includes the following resources:
Mentor by their Department Chair to • Full-text periodical databases
monitor their artistic development. • Access to the OCLC online library
• Books, periodicals and screenplays
• DVD/Blu-ray movie collection
LEARNING DIFFERENCES • Inter-library loan services
• Headshot binders
Students applying to NYFA with identified
learning differences may have been eligible
Below are the Library’s circulation guidelines:
for special services provided by their previous
public or private school known as • Library materials are available to students
Individualized Education Programs (IEP). and staff Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–
Students with an established IEP are 10:00 PM and on Saturday from 12:00 PM–
encouraged to meet with the Dean of 5:00 PM
Students prior to or during their first week of • Library materials may not be taken off
classes to evaluate special accommodations NYFA premises without proper checkout.
that may be necessary. This review may result DVDs/Blu-rays may be viewed anytime
in any of the following special during school hours in the student lounge
accommodations designed to enhance the or on a school computer
learning process: • Current students must present their Student
• Extended testing periods ID badge or driver’s license/passport when
• Note taking assistance checking out library materials
• Specialized one-on-one tutoring • Students may check out DVDs/Blu-rays for
a three-day period, screenplays for a seven-
day period and books for two weeks. Items
LEARNING RESOURCES may be renewed via email at
DIRECTOR library@nyfa.edu
• Course reserve books will either be available
The Learning Resources Director is available as “Library Use Only” items or as three-day
to students for assistance in locating all checkout items. Course reserve DVDs/Blu-
research resources, including library holding, rays will either be available as “Library Use
Internet and other online services. On the Only” items or as a one-day checkout items.
first day of class, the Learning Resources
Director will conduct an orientation on all
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LIBRARY FINE POLICY
All Library rentals must be returned on time.
If a student has an unpaid fine or overdue
item, a hold will be placed on his/her account.
Students on hold cannot receive certificates of
completion, diplomas or gain access to
transcripts.
The Fine Policy is as follows:
• $0.50 per item, per day past due

• If an item is 21 or more days past due, the
student will be billed $20.00 or the
replacement cost of the item, whichever is
higher, in addition to a non-refundable
$5.00 processing fee.

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TUITION & COSTS
All tuition costs are listed in USD and are Producing:
subject to change. Please check the NYFA Tuition: $ 19,000 per semester.
website for any updates in tuition, equipment
Equipment Fee: $ 1,000 per semester.
or lab fees. Students will also incur additional
expenses on their own productions. This Total Tuition (Thesis Options A,B): $ 80,000.
varies depending on the scale of the projects, Total Tuition (Thesis Option C): $100,000.
how much film they shoot or how much of
their work they choose to print. Photography:
Total tuition costs are based on the prescribed
length of the program. Students who receive 1st Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
transfer credit for previous academic work or 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
training may be entitled to a reduction in 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 16,000.
tuition. This reduction in tuition would be on 4th Semester Tuition: $ 16,000.
a pro-rated, per credit unit basis, depending Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 1,000 per semester.
on the number and type of units transferred, Total Tuition: $ 74,000.
and the course(s)/semester(s) to which they
apply.
Students have the option to pay tuition and Cinematography:
institutional fees & charges in full, after the Tuition: $ 19,000 per semester.
student has been accepted and enrolled. Equipment Fee: $ 2,000 per semester.
Tuition is due 30 days prior to the first day of Total Tuition: $80,000.
class.
Documentary:
MASTER OF FINE ARTS Tuition: $10,000 per semester.
Equipment Fee: $ 667 per semester.
Filmmaking:
Total Tuition: $64,002.
Tuition: $ 12,666 per semester.
Total Tuition (Thesis Option A): $ 84,000 Game Design:
Total Tuition (Thesis Option B): $ 98,000 Tuition: $ 15,000 per semester.
Total Tuition: $64,000.
Acting for Film:
Total Tuition: $ 63,000 MASTER OF ARTS
Screenwriting: Media Production:

Tuition: $ 14,000 per semester. Tuition: $ 19,000 per semester.
Total Tuition: $ 56,000 Equipment Fee: $ 2,000 per semester.
Total Tuition: $ 63,000.

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Total Tuition: $ 84,000.
Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 12,666 per semester. Acting for Film:
Equipment Fee: $ 1,334 per semester. Tuition: $ 15,750 per semester.
Total Tuition: $ 126,000. Total Tuition: $ 63,000.
Acting for Film: Screenwriting:

Tuition: $ 11,812.50 per semester. Tuition: $ 14,000 per semester.
Game Design:
Screenwriting:
Producing:
Tuition: $ 14,333 per semester. Producing:
Equipment Fee: $ 667 per semester. Tuition: $ 19,000 per semester.
Total Tuition: $ 120,000. Equipment Fee: $ 1,000 per semester.
Photography:
Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 600 per semester. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Two-Year Photography:
Game Design: 1st Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
Tuition: $ 10,000 per semester. 2nd Semester Tuition: $ 19,000.
Lab Fee: $ 666 per semester. 3rd Semester Tuition: $ 16,000.
Total Tuition: $ 112,000. 4th Semester Tuition: $ 16,000.
Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 1,000.
3-D Animation: Total Tuition: $ 74,000.
Lab Fee: $ 750 per semester. One-Year Filmmaking:
Total Tuition: $ 96,000. Tuition: $ 12,666 per semester.
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS
Filmmaking: One-Year Acting for Film:
Tuition: $ 12,666 per semester. Tuition: $ 15,750 per semester.

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
One-Year Screenwriting:
8-Week Filmmaking:
Tuition: $ 5,300.
Equipment Fee: $ 1,000.
One-Year Producing:
Tuition: $ 19,000 per semester. 8-Week Acting for Film:
Equipment Fee: $ 1,000 per semester. Total Tuition: $ 5,500.
8-Week Screenwriting:
One-Year Photography: Total Tuition: $ 3,300.
8-Week Photography:
Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 1,000 per semester.
Tuition: $ 5,800.
Equipment & Lab Fee: $ 500.
One-Year Cinematography: Total Tuition: $ 6,300.
Holiday Film:
Tuition: $ 2,200.
Equipment Fee: $ 500.
One-Year Documentary:
Tuition: $10,000 per semester. 6-Week Filmmaking:
Equipment Fee: $ 667 per semester. Tuition: $ 4,200.
Total Tuition: $ 32,001. Equipment Fee: $ 750.
One-Year Game Design:
Tuition: $ 15,000 per semester. 6-Week Film (Documentary Focus):
Equipment Fee: $ 1,000 per semester. Tuition: $ 4,200.
Total Tuition: $ 32,000. Equipment Fee: $ 750.
One-Year 3-D Animation: 4-Week Filmmaking
Tuition: $ 15,000 per semester. Tuition: $ 3,300.
Lab Fee: $ 1,000 per semester. Equipment Fee: $ 500.
4-Week Editing
Tuition: $ 3,650.

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4-Week Acting for Film 12-Week Evening Screenwriting
12-Week Evening Filmmaking 12-Week Evening Producing

Tuition: $ 3,300. Total Tuition: $ 3,860.
Total Tuition: $ 3,800. 1-Week Digital Filmmaking
Tuition: $ 1,500.
12-Week Evening Digital Filmmaking Equipment Fee: $125
Tuition: $ 3,300. Total Tuition: $ 1625.
Total Tuition: $ 3,800. 1-Week Acting for Film
12-Week Evening Digital Editing
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ONE-YEAR FILMMAKING
EXPECTED SUPPLIES COSTS
• Processing
SEMESTER ONE • DVD
• Food & Craft Services
Mise-En-Scene Film • Student Film Permits
• Two Rolls Color Film Stock • Props/Wardrobe
• Processing • Transportation
• DVD • Location Fees
• Student Film Permits POV
• Props/Wardrobe • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• Location Fees • Processing
• Transportation • DVD
Continuity Film • Student Film Permits
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock • Props/Wardrobe
• Student Film Permits Chekhovian
• Props/Wardrobe • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• Location Fees • Processing
• Transportation • DVD
Music Video • Student Film Permits
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock • Props/Wardrobe
• Student Film Permits Digital Dialogue - 2 day Production
• Props/Wardrobe • Food & Craft Services
• Location Fees • Student Film Permits
• Transportation • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees
• Transportation
Non-Sync Film
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• Hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
SEMESTER THREE
SEMESTER TWO Intermediate Film (Digital)

• Props/Wardrobe
Synchronous Sound Production Workshops • Location Fees
• 2 Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB) • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
• Props/Wardrobe • Student Film Permits
• Location Fees • Food & Craft Services
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Transportation
YEARLY TOTAL EXPECTED
SUPPLIED COSTS
One-Year Filmmaking: $6,000

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AFA FILMMAKING
SEMESTER ONE • Student Film Permits
• Props/Wardrobe
Mise-En-Scene Film • Transportation
• Two Rolls Color Film Stock • Location Fees
• Processing
• DVD POV
• Food & Craft Services • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• Student Film Permits • Processing
• Props/Wardrobe • DVD
• Transportation • Student Film Permits
• Props/Wardrobe
Continuity Film • Transportation
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock • Location Fees
• Processing
Chekhovian
• DVD
• Food & Craft Services • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• Student Film Permits • Processing
• Props/Wardrobe • DVD
• Props/Wardrobe
Music Video • Transportation
• Location Fees
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock
• Processing Digital Dialogue - 2 day Production
• DVD
• Food & Craft Services • Food & Craft Services
• Student Film Permits • Student Film Permits
• Props/Wardrobe • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees • Location Fees
• Transportation • Transportation
Additional Cost for Semester One:

Non-Sync Film
• Hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Ten Rolls Color Film Stock
• Processing
• DVD

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• Location Fees
SEMESTER TWO • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
• Student Film Permits
Synchronous Sound Production Workshops
• 2 Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB) • 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Props/Wardrobe • Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
• Location Fees • Transportation
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
• Transportation
SEMESTER FIVE
SEMESTER THREE (THESIS OPTION A)
Short Thesis (Digital) - 10 day
Intermediate Film (Digital)
Production
• Props/Wardrobe • 2x 1 terabyte hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Location Fees • Props/Wardrobe
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Location Fees
• Student Film Permits • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
• Food & Craft Services • Student Film Permits
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB) • Food & Craft Services
• Transportation • Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
• Transportation
SEMESTER FOUR
(THESIS OPTION A) SEMESTER SIX
(THESIS OPTION A)
Music Video (Digital) – 2 day Production
• Props/Wardrobe Thesis Post Production
• Location Fees • Backup Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Transportation
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB) YEARLY TOTAL EXPECTED
• Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance SUPPLIED COSTS
• Transportation
AFA Filmmaking Year One
Synchronous Sound Production Workshop II Option A & B: $6,000
• Props/Wardrobe AFA Filmmaking Year Two
Option A: $9,900

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BFA FILMMAKING
SEMESTER ONE • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fee
Mise-En-Scene Film • DVD
• Two Rolls Color Film Stock • Transportation
• Processing
SEMESTER ONE ADDITIONAL
• Props/Wardrobe COSTS
• Location Fees
• DVD • Hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Transportation
SEMESTER TWO
Continuity Film
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock POV
• Processing • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• Food & Craft Services • Processing
• Student Film Permits • DVD
• DVD • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees
Music Video
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock Chekhovian
• Processing • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• DVD • Processing
• Food & Craft Services • DVD
• Student Film Permits • Food & Craft Services
• Location Fees • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees
Non-Sync Film
Digital Dialogue - 2 day Production
• Processing • Food & Craft Services
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• Location Fees • 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Transportation • Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
• Transportation
SEMESTER THREE
SEMESTER SEVEN
Synchronous Sound Production
Workshop I/Drawing Director’s Craft IIIB (Music Video/
• 2 Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB) Commercial)
• Props/Wardrobe • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fee • Location Fees
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
• Drawing Kit • Student Film Permits
• Transportation • Food & Craft Services
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
SEMESTER FOUR • Transportation
Intermediate Film (Digital)
• Props/Wardrobe SEMESTER EIGHT
• Location Fees
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) Short Thesis (Digital) - 10 day Production
• Student Film Permits • 2x 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Food & Craft Services • Props/Wardrobe
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB) • Location Fees
• Transportation • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
SEMESTER FIVE • Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
• Transportation
Cinematography III
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Transportation YEARLY TOTAL EXPECTED
SUPPLIED COSTS
SEMESTER SIX
BFA Year One Options A & B: $6,000.00
Synchronous Sound Production Workshop III
• Props/Wardrobe BFA Year Two Options A & B: $4,450.00
• Location Fees
BFA Year Three Options A & B:
$7,750.00

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MFA FILMMAKING
EXPECTED SUPPLIES COST
SEMESTER ONE • Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees
Mise-En-Scene Film • DVD
• Two Rolls Color Film Stock • Transportation
• Processing
• Food & Craft Services POV
• Student Film Permits • Eight Rolls Color Film Stock
• Props/Wardrobe • Processing
• Location Fees • DVD
• DVD • Food & Craft Services
• Props/Wardrobe
Continuity Film • Transportation
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock • Location Fees
• Processing
Digital Dialogue (Digital) - 2 day
Production
• DVD • Props/Wardrobe
• Transportation • Location Fees
• Transportation
Music Video
• Four Rolls Color Film Stock SEMESTER ONE ADDITIONAL
• Processing
COSTS
• DVD
• Food & Craft Services • Hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Props/Wardrobe
• Location Fees SEMESTER TWO
• Transportation
Synchronous Sound Production Workshops
Non-Sync Film & 35mm
• 2 Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Props/Wardrobe
• Processing:
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• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Transportation
• Transportation
SEMESTER FIVE
SEMESTER THREE (THESIS OPTION B)
Intermediate Film (Digital) • Additional Pre-Production Hard drive (G
• Props/Wardrobe Drive Mini 1TB)
• Location Fees • Transportation
• Food & Craft Services SEMESTER SIX
• 1 terabyte hard drive (G Drive Mini 1TB) (THESIS OPTION A)
• Transportation
Thesis Post Production
SEMESTER FOUR • Backup Hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB)
• Transportation
(THESIS OPTION A)
• Pre-Production Hard drive (G Drive Mini SEMESTER SIX
1TB)
• Transportation
(THESIS OPTION B)
Thesis Pre-Production
SEMESTER FOUR • Hard drive for Production Paperwork (G
(THESIS OPTION B) Drive Mini 1TB)
• Transportation
• Pre-Production Hard drive (G Drive Mini
1TB)
SEMESTER SEVEN
• Transportation
(THESIS OPTION B)
SEMESTER FIVE Master’s Feature Thesis (Digital) – 18
(THESIS OPTION A) day Production
• 4x 1 terabyte hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB)
Master’s Short Thesis (Digital) - 10 day • Props/Wardrobe
Production • Location Fees
• 2x 1 terabyte hard drives (G Drive Mini 1TB) • Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.)
• Film Expendables (tape, gels, etc.) • Lift Gate Truck Rental + Insurance
• Student Film Permits • Transportation
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YEARLY TOTAL EXPECTED
SUPPLIES COST:
MFA Year One: Options A & B $6,000.00
MFA YEAR TWO: OPTION A $6,600.00
MFA YEAR THREE: OPTION B

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The chart below offers a comparison of costs Students have the option to “opt out” of the
for the expected supplies for the One Year, New York Film Academy finance option by
AFA, BFA or MFA Film Programs. New York purchasing these supplies independently. If
Film Academy (NYFA) offers these supplies to you have chosen to purchase these supplies
students at a discounted cost allowing the independently and not from New York Film
student to finance these supplies through Academy, please sign the form and return it to
their Financial Aid funding, Veterans the billing office during your registration
Educational payments or through quarterly appointment.
payment options.
SUPPLIES HARD COSTS
Item NYFA Price Retail price

One Roll Color Film Stock $35 $37.57
Processing (Black/White & Color) $32 $41.75
DVD $1 $2
G Drive Mini 1 TB Hard Drive $195 $239

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STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND
(STRF)
Effective January 1, 2015, The Bureau of failure began earlier than 30 days prior to
Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE) has closure, the period determined by the
informed all participating schools, colleges Bureau.
and universities that the current STRF 5. An inability after diligent efforts to
assessment is $0 per $1000.00 of tuition prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment
charged for an approved program from against the institution for a violation of the
students who are residents of the State of Act.
California. As defined in section 94837 of the
California Education Code, the State of However, no claim can be paid to any student
California created the Student Tuition without a social security number or a taxpayer
Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate identification number.
economic losses suffered by students in
educational programs who are California NYFA complies with these statutes by
residents, or are enrolled in a residency collecting the STRF assessments during the
program attending certain schools regulated registration process. The STRF assessment is
by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary disclosed to students on their enrollment
Education. agreement representing an estimate of total
amounts for the entire program of
You may be eligible for STRF if you are a study. NYFA reports the amounts collected
California resident or are enrolled in a from students quarterly, remitting the total to
residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the the BPPE.
STRF assessment, and suffered an economic
loss as a result of any of the following: You must pay the state-imposed assessment
1. The school closed before the course of for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund
instruction was completed. (STRF) if all the following applies to you:
2. The school’s failure to pay refunds or 1. You are a student is in an educational
charges on behalf of a student to a third program, who is a California resident, or
party for license fees or any other purpose, are enrolled in a residency program, and
or to provide equipment or materials for prepay all or part of your tuition either by
which a charge was collected within 180 cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal
days before the closure of the school. loans, and
3. The school’s failure to pay or reimburse 2. Your total charges are not paid by any
loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed third-party payer such as an employer,
student loan program as required by law or government program or other payer unless
to pay or reimburse proceeds received by you have a separate agreement to repay the
the school prior to closure in excess of third party.
tuition and other costs.
4. There was a material failure to comply with You are not eligible for protection from the
the Act or this Division within 30 days STRF and you are not required to pay the
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STRF assessment, if either of the following
applies: Refund Information:
1. You are not a California resident, or are A student has the right to a full refund of all
not enrolled in a residency program, or charges (less the amount of $100.00 for the
2. Your total charges are paid by a third party, registration fee) if he/she cancels this
such as an employer, government program agreement prior to 12:00 AM following the
or other payer, and you have no separate first day of instruction or the seventh day after
agreement to repay the third party. enrollment, whichever is later. The amount
retained for the registration fee may not
Buyer's Right To Cancel: exceed $100.00.
A student has the right to cancel his/her
enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of NYFA will refund 100% of the amount paid
charges paid through attendance at the first for institutional charges (less an administrative
class session or the seventh day after processing fee of $100.00) if notice of
enrollment, whichever is later. A notice of cancellation is made within a seven-day period
cancellation or withdrawal must be made in following enrollment.
writing. The written request must include the
date the course began and the date of After the 100% refund period described above,
cancellation or withdrawal. Notice of a student may withdraw from a course after
Withdrawal forms are available in the instruction has started and receive a pro rata
Registrar’s Office. Any student who intends to refund (less a non-refundable administrative
cancel or withdraw must submit a signed and processing fee of $100.00) for the unused
dated copy of said form to: portion of the tuition and other refundable
charges if he/she has completed 60% or less
New York Film Academy of the term’s instruction. The amount of the
3300 W. Riverside Dr. refund is calculated based on the student’s last
Burbank, CA 91505 day of attendance. Refunds are disbursed
within 30 days of the official withdrawal date
from NYFA, which is the day the student
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FINANCIAL AID
NYFA offers a variety of financial aid options, • What portion of the financial aid received
including grant and loan opportunities. must be repaid, and what portion is grant
Financial aid is designed to provide assistance aid
to students whose personal and family • If aid is a loan – interest rates, the total
resources cannot meet the full cost of amount to be repaid, payback procedures,
education. Therefore, financial aid is only length of repayment period time you have to
supplementary to the family’s own best efforts repay the loan and when the repayment is to
to contribute to the student’s education. begin
If a student obtains a loan to pay for an It is the student’s responsibility to:

educational program, the student will have the • Review all information about school
responsibility to repay the full amount of the programs prior to enrollment
loan plus interest, less the amount of any • Complete all application forms in a timely,
refund, and that, if the student has received accurate manner and send to the correct
federal student financial aid funds, the address
student is entitled to a refund of the moneys
• Accurately complete application for student
not paid from federal student financial aid
aid (errors can result in delays of receipt of
program funds.
financial aid, and intentional reporting of
false information on any application forms
Students have the right to know:
for federal financial aid is a violation of law
• What financial aid is available, including and considered a criminal offense subject
information on all Federal and State to penalties under the US Criminal Code).
programs
• Return all additional information,
• The deadlines for submitting applications verification, corrections and/or new
for each of the financial aid programs information requested by the Financial Aid
available
Office
• The cost of attending the programs and the
• Read and understand all the forms they are
school’s refund policy
required to sign and keep copies for their
• The criteria used by the institution to select own records
the financial aid recipients • Accept responsibility for all signed
• How the school determines financial need agreements
ie.) costs for tuition, books and living • If aid is a loan – notify the lender of any
expenses change in name, address or enrollment
• What resources (outside scholarships and status.
other financial aid, etc.) are considered in • Know and comply with the deadlines for
the calculating need application or reapplication for aid
• How much financial need has been met • Know and comply with NYFA’s refund
• An explanation of the various programs in policy procedure
the student aid package • Know and comply with NYFA’s Satisfactory
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Credit Check forms can be completed at
FINANCIAL NEED www.studentloans.gov.
Students applying for financial aid are
required to file the Free Application for LOAN PROGRAMS
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be
eligible for all financial aid options except for Federal student loans are required by law to
selected scholarships. The FAFSA determines provide a range of flexible repayment options,
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) based including, but not limited to, income-based
on data supplied on the form. Financial need repayment, income-contingent repayment
is the difference between the cost of plans, and loan forgiveness benefits, which
attendance at NYFA and the EFC determined other student loans are not required to
from the FAFSA. After financial need is provide. Additionally, federal direct loans are
determined, an aid package to assist with that available to students regardless of income.
financial need is developed for each student.
The aid package is contingent upon when the All loans must be repaid in accordance with
student applies, when the student is accepted, the repayment schedules established for each
college resources available and funding levels individual loan. Sample loan repayment
set by the Federal and State governments. schedules are available upon request. Entrance
and exit interviews are required for receipt of
Federal Direct Loan funds. Direct Loan
HOW TO APPLY entrance interviews are completed online at
www.studentloans.gov. Exit interviews are
1. Complete the FAFSA by going online to conducted either in person at an exit
www.fafsa.ed.gov. interview session or online at
2. Submit requested verification www.studentloans.gov at the end of the
documentation in a timely manner. Selected student’s enrollment. Terms and conditions
applicants may be asked to submit signed of Direct Loan deferments for service in the
copies of their Prior Year Federal Income Peace Corps, service under the Domestic
Tax Return(s) and other verification forms Volunteer Service Act of 1973 and
to NYFA for review. Financial aid cannot be comparable volunteer service for tax-exempt
disbursed without these documents. organizations of demonstrated effectiveness in
3. Apply for Student Loans. To apply for a the field of community service are available at
Direct Student Loan, students must exit interviews upon request.
complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN)
and Entrance Interview. The MPN and
Entrance Interview are available online at DIRECT SUBSIDIZED
www.studentloans.gov. Returning students
STUDENT LOANS
who want to reapply for Direct Loans need
to file the FAFSA annually. The Direct Subsidized Student Loan is
4. Additional financial options: other loan interest-free until six months after the student
options include the Parent PLUS Loan for ceases attending the school on at least a half-
Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Graduate time basis. At that time, the interest and
PLUS Loan for Graduate Students and principal are due and the student has up to
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financial aid awarded to the student for that
DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED year. The interest rate is fixed. If the parent is
STUDENT LOANS denied for a PLUS loan, the dependent
student may borrow an additional Direct
Interest is due quarterly on the Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan in his or her own
Unsubsidized Student Loan while the student name. Parents should go to
is in school. Students have the option to defer www.studentloans.gov to apply.
this interest payment while in school and
allow the interest to be capitalized. Interest
rates for Direct Loans are fixed. ALTERNATIVE LOAN
PROGRAMS
Based on the information received on the
FAFSA, the student may receive either a Alternative loans are designed to assist
Subsidized Direct Loan, Unsubsidized Direct students and their families who need to
Loan or a combination of both loans. The borrow additional funds to meet the cost of
total cannot exceed the following maximums NYFA education. Loan approval is generally
per loan period: based on creditworthiness and ability to repay.
• $3,500 Subsidized – $2,000 Unsubsidized The primary borrower for an alternative loan
(Freshman) is the student. However, most dependent
students require a creditworthy co-signer. The
• $4,500 Subsidized – $2,000 Unsubsidized interest on an alternative loan does accrue
(Sophomore) while the student is in school and may be paid
or deferred until after graduation or when the
• $8,500 Subsidized – $12,000 Unsubsidized student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time.
(Graduate)
The principal can also be paid or deferred
If the student is an independent until after graduation or when the student
undergraduate student, according to federal ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. As with
requirements, he/she may be eligible to any loan, careful consideration should be used
borrow an additional Direct Unsubsidized when determining amounts to be borrowed,
Student Loan. Freshman and sophomore as the loan must be repaid.
students may borrow an additional
$4,000.00/year. Not all private loans are the same with regard
to approval rates, ease of application, desirable
repayment terms, interest rate, loan fees,
DIRECT PLUS LOAN eligibility requirements and borrower benefits.
For additional information on alternative
The Direct PLUS loan is available to parents loans, please visit the Financial Aid Section of
of dependent students and require a credit the NYFA website located at www.nyfa.edu.
check. The student must be enrolled at least For exact terms and conditions, students must
half-time (six credits per semester) and be contact their lenders.
meeting SAP standards to be eligible for this
loan. The maximum that may be borrowed
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Completed application, essay and
OTHER TYPES OF FINANCIAL documentation should be submitted to the
ASSISTANCE Financial Aid Office. Completed applications
are reviewed and students are notified within
Private Scholarship Sources: four weeks of their funding awards. For more
While it takes some effort to find these information, students may contact Brian
competitive private sources, it is well worth Koplow via email: financialaid@nyfa.edu
the time to locate additional funds. High
school guidance counselors, public libraries,
the Office of Financial Aid and websites for FINANCIAL AID PROBATION
scholarship searches are the best sources for
students to locate other unique opportunities Financial Aid Probation is not the same as
for financial assistance. Academic Probation. After being placed on
Financial Aid Probation, the student will
receive federal financial aid for the subsequent
Veterans Administration Benefits:
semester of enrollment, but must meet all
Veterans Educational Benefits are available
SAP requirements at the end of the semester.
for prospective students as well as children
If he/she does not do so, federal financial aid
and spouses of veterans who have died or
eligibility will be suspended. While on
were totally disabled in the service. For more
Financial Aid Probation, no appeal or
information, students should contact the
reapplication for aid is necessary.
Veterans Administration at 1-888-442-4551 or
Office of Financial Aid. The Office of
Financial Aid notifies the Veterans FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION
Administration if a student receiving Veteran
Benefits does not meet the academic progress Financial Aid Suspension is not the same as
requirements after serving a probationary Academic Suspension. The student losses
period of two semesters. eligibility for Federal Student Aid until he/she
successfully completes one term at NYFA. If
NYFA Need-Based Tuition Discount: the student was experiencing extenuating
NYFA is pleased to offer a need-based tuition medical or emotional circumstances that
discount to qualifying students. This is an negatively impacted his/her academic
institutional-based tuition discount (up to performance, the student may appeal the
$15,000.00) to help pay for a portion of the suspension.
student’s cost of education in all NYFA
programs.
FINANCIAL AID POLICIES
To qualify for this aid, candidates must show
a credible need through documentation (i.e. Disbursement Of Financial Aid:
personal income tax or parents’ income tax Federal, state and school grants for each
statement), translated to English and semester are deducted approximately two
converted to US dollars (if necessary). weeks after the add/drop period of each
Additionally, applicants must submit an essay semester, as long as the student has complied
describing accomplishments and justification with all financial aid requirements. First-time
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will have their loan funding disbursed 30 days withdrawal disbursement which must be paid
after the beginning of classes. within 120 days of the student’s withdrawal.
Permission from the student may be required
Direct Loan/Direct PLUS recipients should to issue the post-withdrawal disbursement.
deduct origination and rebate fees from loan
approval amounts. Direct Loan/Direct PLUS Written notification will be provided to the
proceeds are sent directly to the school. student and must be signed and returned
Students are notified when loans have been within a specified period of time in order to
credited and have the option to cancel all or a credit the funds to a student’s account. NYFA
portion of those loans. Students with outside must return the amount of funds for which it
scholarships should notify the Office of is responsible no later than 45 days after the
Financial Aid by sending a copy of the award date of the student’s withdrawal.
letter. The amount must be included as a
financial aid resource and may affect the Refunds are allocated in the following order:
student’s eligibility for previously awarded aid. • Unsubsidized Direct Student Loans (other
than PLUS loans)
Financial Aid Refund Policy: • Direct Subsidized Student Loans
In accordance with the 1998 Code of Federal • Federal Perkins Loans
Regulations (CFR) 668.22, the Office of • Direct PLUS loans
Financial Aid is required by federal statutes to • Federal Pell Grants for which a return of
determine how much federal financial aid was funds is required
earned by students who withdraw, drop out, • Academic Competitiveness Grant
have been dismissed or have taken a leave of • National SMART Grant
absence prior to completing 60% of the • Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants
program. If a student earned less aid than was for which a return of funds is required
disbursed, the institution would be required • Other assistance under this Title for which
to return a portion of the funds and the return of funds is required (e.g. LEAP)
student may also be required to return a
portion of the funds. If a student earned more
aid than was disbursed to him/her, the
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NEED-BASED TUITION DISCOUNT
Many qualified applicants to the New York 3) Student Financial Documentation (all
Film Academy do not have the financial students) demonstrating annual household
resources to afford the cost of attendance. income. For U.S. Citizens, Tax returns are
While many of these programs are eligible for required. For international students tax
Federal Aid, this is often not sufficient to return or other documentation clearly
make our programs affordable to all students demonstrating annual income. Please note, in
who would benefit from the education we the event that tax returns are unavailable, the
provide. In order to address this hardship, the following may be used: Social Security
New York Film Academy offers a Need-Based Documents; W2 Forms; or Bank Statements.
Tuition Discount to all students in the same 4) Parents Financial Documentation (students
circumstances. To qualify, applicants must under 26 years of age) demonstrating annual
demonstrate the need for the tuition discount household income. For U.S. Citizens, Tax
through documentation described below. In returns are required. For international
the event a student applies to a FSA eligible custodial parent’s tax return or other
program and receives federal student aid, the documentation clearly demonstrating annual
Need-Based Tuition Discount will be income. Please note, in the event that tax
accounted for in the recipient’s financial aid returns are unavailable, the following may be
package and included in the need used: Social Security Documents; W2 Forms;
determination for federal student aid or Bank Statements.
programs. The Need-Based Tuition Discount
is provided to qualified students for the
duration of their program provided the TUITION DISCOUNT
student maintains satisfactory academic CRITERIA
progress.
Student/Family Income is the main
determining factor in awarding the amount of
GENERAL APPLICATION the discount. The table below illustrates the
metric of income amounts to discount
1) Completed Application form amounts. All students in like circumstances in
2) Financial need statement (a written the same programs and start dates will receive
document of up to a page discussing the the same discount.
student’s financial circumstances, and
explaining their financial need for
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NYFA Programs with Tuition of $40,000 Per Year or Above
Income Amount of Discount
$0 to $50,000 $15,000 to $10,000
$50,000 to $100,000 $10,000 to $5,000
$100,000 to $150,000 $5,000 to $0
NYFA Programs with Tuition Below $40,000 Per Year

Income Amount of Discount
$0 to $50,000 $10,000 to $8,000
$50,000 to $100,000 $8,000 to $5,000
$100,000 to $150,000 $5,000 to $0
Other factors/criteria including those listed

below may affect the amount of the discount PERIOD OF DISCOUNT
and are also accounted for in the award
determination: Need-Based Tuition Discounts will be offered
• Household size. at the New York Film Academy on a
• Other funding sources (e.g.. Veteran’s permanent basis with no end date.
funding).
• Change in family financial circumstances
(i.e. change in employment status; requiring
demonstration from
additional/supplemental documentation).
• Past educational costs (i.e. student loan
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DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY
NYFA students, staff and faculty are federal anti-drug laws affect a number of
prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, areas in everyone’s lives. NYFA students
distribution, possession, or use of illicit drugs violating this policy could lose eligibility for
or alcohol. This prohibition applies while on financial aid or could be denied other federal
NYFA campuses or when participating in any benefits such as Social Security, retirement,
NYFA activity. Students or employees who welfare, health, disability, and veterans’
violate this policy are subject to disciplinary benefits. The Department of Housing and
action up to and including expulsion or Urban Development, which provides funds
termination from employment. to states and communities for public housing,
now has the authority to evict residents and
Students or employees may obtain members of their household who are
information pertaining to the health risks involved in drug related crimes on or near
and effects associated with alcohol and the public housing premises. Businesses
narcotics or other dangerous or illegal drugs could lose federal contracts if the company
from: does not promote a drug-free environment.
http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/drugeffects.htm. Finally, a record of a felony or conviction in a
drug-related crime may prevent a person from
The Student Liaison Office will also assist in entering certain careers.
referring students to recovery and/or
treatment programs. Specific school policies In addition to local and State authorities, the
prohibit: federal government has four agencies
engaged in fighting illicit drugs. These
• Use, possession, sale, distribution and/or agencies are: The Drug Enforcement Agency,
production of alcoholic beverages, acting U.S. Customs Service, Federal Bureau of
as an accessory, liaison, or facilitator for Investigation, and the U. S. Coast Guard.
any of the above except at a time, location Important facts to be aware of include:
and circumstance expressly permitted by • It is a crime to hold someone else’s drugs.
NYFA and government regulations. • It is a crime to sell fake drugs.
• Use, possession, sale, distribution, and/or • You can be arrested if you are in a house
production of narcotics or other (or an institution) where people are using
controlled substances, including related drugs, even though you are not.
paraphernalia, or acting as an accessory, • You can be charged with possessing drugs
liaison, or facilitator for any of the above. even if it is not found on you personally.
• Public intoxication anywhere on NYFA’s • You are considered to possess, under legal
premises or at functions sponsored by or terms of constructive possession,” drugs
participated in by NYFA. found in your locker, purse, car, or house.
Note: Responsibility is not diminished for Drug abuse is the utilization of natural
acts in violation of NYFA rules and and/or synthetic chemical substances for
regulations or other laws that are committed non-medical reasons to affect the body and
under the influence of alcohol or any illegal its processes, the mind and nervous system
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person’s physical and emotional health and programs cost from $1,000 to $5,000. Who
social life. Alcohol is the most abused drug in pays for these treatments? There may be
the United States. Drugs can be highly programs that cover the costs. One way or
addictive and injurious to the body. People another, the person and the taxpayer pays! It
tend to lose their sense of responsibility and has been proven that an individual “hooked”
coordination. Restlessness, irritability, cannot just stop, but requires professional
anxiety, paranoia, depression, slowed care to kick the habit. There are classic
movement, inattentiveness, loss of appetite, danger signals that could indicate the first
sexual indifference, comas, convulsions, or sign of drug use. The primary ones that could
even death can result from overuse or abuse call attention to one’s use of drugs are:
of drugs. Not only does the person using the
drug subject themselves to all sorts of health • Abrupt changes in mood or attitude
risks, drug use can and, in many instances • Continuing slump at work or in school
does, cause grief and discomfort to innocent • Continuing resistance to discipline at
people. home or school
• Inability to get along with family or friends
A drug-induced brain, for example, affects
• Regular temper flare-ups
the wide range of skills needed for safe
• Increased borrowing of money
driving. Further, reflexes are slowed, making
it hard for drivers to respond to sudden • Heightened secrecy/isolation
unexpected events. Alcohol-related highway • Acquiring a whole new set of friends.
deaths are the top killer of 15-24 year olds.
NYFA requires that any person observing any
Dependency upon drugs can only lead to a
student or staff directly engaging in
life of misery and misfortune. The illegal use
prohibited drug or alcohol use on campus
or abuse of drugs has a very high impact on
immediately notify the Director. Caution
our society and the types of crimes
must be observed, however, to avoid
committed. To support a drug habit, people
wrongful accusation of a person suspected of
may resort to many things that can lead to a
taking drugs as an improper accusation could
life of misery or, in some instances, death.
lead to embarrassment to both the individual
Use link below for a complete list of the
and the Institution. Once it has been
Health Risks associated with alcohol
determined by management that assistance to
dependency.
overcome the problem is indicated, the
individual and his/her family should be
http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/drugeffects.htm
counseled on the need for assistance.
The dollar costs can range from $200 to Confidential student records will be
$3,000 per week to support a habit. More maintained of any such counseling provided
importantly, a drug habit impacts a person’s to an individual. NYFA offers limited
family, lifestyle, education and career psychological counseling and advice. If the
prospects as well as one’s physical well-being individual is in immediate danger of harming
and self-respect. Treatment is available and himself/herself or others, local law
may be expensive. For example, a typical live- authorities and immediate family members
in program lasting four (4) weeks can cost will be contacted by NYFA staff.
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In certain cases, students and employees may criminal drug statute occurring in the
be referred to counseling sources and/or workplace within five days after receiving the
substance abuse help centers. If such a conviction. Disciplinary action for a violation
referral is made, continued enrollment or of the student conduct policy regarding
employment will be subject to successful alcohol or illicit drugs can range from oral
completion of any prescribed counseling or and written warnings up to and including
treatment programs. Students who believe suspension, expulsion depending on the
that they have a substance abuse problem circumstances.
and are seeking treatment may contact the
Student Liaison Office for counseling The effectiveness of the campus Drug
assistance. To request a referral for Prevention program is evaluated on a
psychological counseling, contact the Student biennial basis to ensure:
Liaison office, all such matters will be • The effectiveness of the program and to
handled confidentially. New York Film modify where necessary.
Academy also provides weekly drug and • That sanctions are consistently enforced.
alcohol counseling on campus through a • A record of reviews will be kept. These
qualified facilitator. These services are reviews will be maintained and available to
offered to all students and employees and appropriate agencies as required and will
may be mandatory in the event of a conduct include the following:
code violation. Request for counseling
services are initiated in the Student Liaison • the number of drug- and alcohol-related
Officer or the Human Resources office. disciplinary actions;
Additionally, health and safety classes offered • the number of drug- and alcohol-related
to NYFA students review the risks and treatment referrals;
consequences of substance abuse and provide • the number of drug- and alcohol-related
tools for student success. These courses are incidents recorded by campus police or other
incorporated into the student’s curriculum law enforcement officials;
and include stress reduction, yoga and • the number of drug- and alcohol-related
meditation techniques. incidents of vandalism;
• the number of students or employees
There are also drug or alcohol counseling, attending self-help or other counseling groups
treatment and rehabilitation facilities related to alcohol or drug abuse; and student,
available in the local area where individuals faculty, and employee attitudes and
perceptions about the drug and alcohol
can seek advice and treatment. National
problem on campus.
organizations also offer help, information
and resources. The following link provides a As stated in the Code of Conduct, NYFA
list of hotline and support services on a students, faculty and staff are prohibited from
national level: the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/crisis_hotlines.htm
possession or use of illicit drugs or alcohol.
This prohibition applies while on NYFA
Students and staff who violate the NYFA campuses or participating in any NYFA activity.
standards of conduct subject themselves to Those who violate the NYFA Code of
disciplinary action. Employees must notify Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action
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up to and including expulsion and loss of or others, NYFA staff will contact local law
eligibility for financial aid. authorities and immediate family members.
NYFA requires that any person observing any Students who believe that they have a
student or staff directly engaging in prohibited substance abuse problem and are seeking
drug or alcohol use on campus immediately treatment may contact the Student Liaison
notify the Director, Dan Mackler. NYFA can Office for counseling assistance. To request a
only offer limited psychological counseling and referral for psychological counseling and/or
advice for drug and alcohol abuse. Additional treatment programs contact the Student
support or treatment must be an expense Liaison office.
borne by the student. If the individual is in
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PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
RULES & REGULATIONS
VEHICLES
Students cannot drive their own cars onto the
SAFETY
lot. Moving vehicles may not be used in any
Parts of the Universal Backlot offers interiors,
way during any production class or workshop.
balconies, rooftops, etc. These are sets and
some of the buildings are not as safe as they
ENTERING UNIVERSAL appear. Stunts will not be permitted without
prior approval from the Director. Stunts on
STUDIOS rooftops will not be permitted.
Students must meet outside The Smokehouse
at 9:00 AM. The Smokehouse is located at: TRAMS
4420 W Lakeside Drive In some cases, Universal Studios’ trams will
Burbank, CA 91505 pass through or close by the location assigned.
Trams always have the right-of-way, and
Shuttles leave periodically between 9:00 AM – students are never to converse or interact with
9:45 AM. A NYFA representative will be there passengers at any time.
to coordinate the shuttles. If students would
like to bring any non-NYFA actors to a
production workshop, they must request CASTING
permission from their Department
Coordinator or Chair at least 24 hours before NYFA staff members are not to be used as
the production workshop, and ensure that the actors. Students are responsible to make the
request was confirmed and granted. Guests proper arrangements if bringing non-NYFA
will not be allowed onto the Universal Backlot actors to the Universal Backlot. Failure to do
if their full names (as listed on a passport, so will result in Universal Studios denying
driver’s license or state-issued ID) are not access.
provided by NYFA to Universal Security 24
hours prior to the production workshop. PROPS & WARDROBE
Once on Universal Studios premises, students Students are allowed to check out props and
are not allowed to leave their designated area, wardrobe for their production workshop films.
as assigned by the Studio. Exiting this Request forms are to be sent to Erick Saldana
established perimeter is considered trespassing (erick.saldana@nyfa.edu) at the Props and
and may result in being banned from the Wardrobe Department at least one day prior
Universal Backlot. to pickup.

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LUNCH
Students are to remain on the lot for the full
day of production workshop, including
lunchtime. Lunch trucks may be available.
Students are responsible to bring cash to
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CAMPUS POLICIES
Under no circumstance should students
DRESS CODE disrupt or enter neighboring offices and
attempt to solicit work or internships. During
Students must dress appropriately at all times.
production workshops on the studio backlot,
No offensive, revealing or immodest clothing
students must remain within the designated
will be tolerated. Shirt and shoes are required
areas, and should not interfere or interact
inside all NYFA buildings.
with Universal or Warner Bros. tour trams,
vehicles and other production personnel
SMOKING outside of NYFA, including, but not limited
to, industry professionals and celebrities. If
In accordance with Burbank regulations, students are holding casting sessions on
smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of campus or inviting non-NYFA actors to their
entrances, exits and open windows of all shoots, they must acquire the appropriate
NYFA buildings. Students desiring to smoke paperwork, and bear the responsibility of
cigarettes may do so only in designated those guests. NYFA students represent the
smoking areas. At 3300 Riverside, the smoking school on campus and at any NYFA functions,
section is located outside on the sidewalk, to including production workshops, and will face
the left of the main entrance on Warner Blvd. disciplinary action if they fail to adhere to the
Students, staff & faculty are reminded to Code of Conduct.
properly dispose of their cigarette butts after
smoking.
BIKES & SKATEBOARDS
NEIGHBORS Bikes and skateboards are not allowed in any
NYFA buildings.
Students should always respect their
surrounding space, both in class and between
classes, as the New York Film Academy is a PETS & ANIMALS
professional and academic environment.
Pets and animals are not allowed on NYFA
Students should refrain from rehearsing in
premises. Exceptions will be made for service
the hallways and should be respectful of
animals.
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CAMPUS CRIME & SECURITY
authorized to carry firearms and have the
JEANNE CLERY authority as municipal police officers to use
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS police powers of arrest. LAPD has primary
SECURITY POLICY & jurisdiction over the NYFA campus located at
3800 Barham Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
CAMPUS CRIME ACT BPD has primary jurisdiction over NYFA
This act requires NYFA to distribute its campus located at 3300 W. Riverside Drive,
Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Act Burbank, CA 91505 and 210 N. Pass Ave,
to all current and potential NYFA students Burbank, CA 91505. Both departments
and employees. NYFA collects statistical provide law enforcement services 24 hours a
information from Campus Security day, 365 days a year.
Authorities (CSA) and local municipal police
departments including: Los Angeles Police NYFA also provides full-time, unarmed
Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Campus Security Authorities (CSA) Officers
Department, Burbank Police Department and to assist with security in buildings and around
California Highway Patrol. Licensed the campus.
counselors are exempt from reporting
requirements. NYFA encourages counselors to
inform students of voluntary, confidential
REPORTING INTIMIDATION,
crime-reporting procedures for inclusion in THREATS OR VIOLENT ACTS
the Campus Security Report.
Students, teachers and staff are obligated to
Statistical information from NYFA CSA report any incident of prohibited conduct to
Officers and from outside law enforcement the CEO, Director, Dean of the College,
agencies, is integrated into a single document Dean of Students, Dean of Faculty or Human
and, posted on the NYFA webpage, and with Resources.
provided in a hard copies provided upon
request. Every reported complaint regarding
prohibited conduct or harassment will be
investigated thoroughly, promptly, and in a
LOS ANGELES & BURBANK confidential manner. If prohibited conduct is
POLICE DEPARTMENTS confirmed, NYFA will discipline the offender,
whether student, faculty member or staff
The LAPD and BPD are vested with the member. Disciplinary action for a violation of
authority and responsibility to enforce all this policy can range from oral and/or written
applicable local, state and federal laws. warnings up to and including suspension,
Officers have the authority and duty to expulsion or termination of employment,
conduct criminal investigations, arrest depending on the circumstances.
violators and suppress campus crime. Officers
are duly sworn peace officers under the
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employees, the supervisor of the accused will
THE INVESTIGATIVE also receive notification, as appropriate. No
PROCESS details about the nature or extent of
disciplinary or corrective actions will be
In the event of a reported violation of this disclosed to the complaint(s) and/or
policy: witness(es) unless there is compelling reason
• All involved parties will be interviewed by to do so (i.e. personal safety.) Resulting
NYFA management. disciplinary action can include the following:
• Information obtained from interviews and verbal warning, temporary loss of specific
investigations will be handled privileges, suspension or expulsion.
confidentially on a need-to-know basis.
However, if information is learned that In the event of an incident where NYFA
requires legal action, disclosure of this management considers there to be a
information may be required during the significant safety risk to any students, faculty
process. or staff, NYFA reserves the right to
• NYFA management or its designees will immediately suspend the involved parties
review the results of the investigation and until the investigation provides reasonable
determine the appropriate action. assurance that students, faculty & staff are not
• Results of the investigation will be handled in any danger.
confidentially on a need-to-know basis.
NYFA will not refund students for lost
NYFA investigator(s) will make a reasonable privileges or lost access to campuses, facilities,
effort to ensure that the complaint(s) and/or classes, tests, performances, lessons,
person(s) providing information are not appointments, or other activities and events
exposed to any threats of violence, resulting from a disciplinary action, except as
intimidation or personal risk. If any such required by state or federal policies.
situations are determined to have occurred,
NYFA will respond appropriately.
NON-EMERGENCY
Based on the investigation, the investigative PROCEDURES & REPORTING
team must determine whether the allegation(s) CODE OF CONDUCT
were founded, unfounded or inconclusive.
This determination shall be documented in VIOLATIONS
writing and made part of the investigative
Students are expected to abide by the NYFA
report.
Institutional Code of Conduct. NYFA holds
all students, faculty and staff responsible for
DISCIPLINARY ACTION: carrying out and monitoring compliance. Any
ethical or legal violation, unfair treatment or
STUDENTS, FACULTY &
improper conduct should be reported
STAFF immediately to the Director or Dean of
Students and/or Human Resources so that it
When a violation is found, the accused will be may be investigated and the appropriate
notified of the findings and the specific or action taken. It is the responsibility of all
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active role in policing compliance with these 2. Equipment and personal items that are
ethical standards and safety, so that we can not in use or under close surveillance
continue to maintain our creative should be stored in a secure location.
environment and reputation in the Vehicles are not secure storage units for
community. equipment and valuables.
Any suspicious or unauthorized person
identified on campus should be reported to an
CRIME LOG instructor or CSA Office immediately.
Students should never lend their Universal ID
A daily incident report is made available to badge to anyone at any time.
the Campus Director, reporting all activity
related to campus crimes. A compiled list of
all activity is maintained for all campus HARASSMENT
locations by the Campus Operations Director
and made available to CSA Officers [NT1] for NYFA is committed to providing an
annual reporting requirements. Students are educational environment free of harassment.
notified annually to review the campus crime Slurs, jokes, statements, emails, gestures,
and security report maintained on the NYFA pictures or cartoons based on such factors as
website. race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
age, physical disability, medical condition,
marital status, sexual orientation, family care,
NON-RESIDENTIAL leave status or veteran status as well as
BUILDINGS harassment based on gender, pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions will
All NYFA facilities are open to students and not be tolerated.
staff during daytime and evening hours while
classes are in session or while events are Sexual harassment is also not tolerated, which
occurring. NYFA’s main facility is located on includes unwelcome conduct such as stalking,
3300 W. Riverside Dr. and is open 8:00 AM – requests for sexual favors, conversations
10:00 PM. During all other times, NYFA containing comments and unwelcomed sexual
buildings are usually locked unless otherwise advances.
authorized. Students, faculty and staff must
work together to keep doors closed after hours.
DEFINITION OF
SEXUAL ASSAULT
PROPERTY SECURITY
AGAINST THEFT Sexual assault occurs when a sexual contact is
nonconsensual. The words “NO” or “STOP”
The following guidelines can help prevent indicate non-consent to any sexual contact.
theft on campus and on location: Consensual sexual contact occurs when both
parties have communicated a willingness to
1. Whether on campus, on the Universal participate in sexual act. Individuals may be
Backlot, Warner Bros or on set, students incapable to consenting to a sexual act under
must not leave NYFA equipment/property the following circumstances:
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• Incapacitated by the influence of drugs or • Interference with normal relationships with
alcohol friends and relatives
• Suffering from a mental or physical • Controlling behavior that includes
disorder that makes them incapable of o Anger when the victim does not report
offering consent acting under threats, their whereabouts to the perpetrator
duress or force o Restriction of any activities that does not
• Consent to sexual conduct is not implied include the perpetrator
as a result of prior consent or marital or o Indications that these behaviors took
relationship status. place in previous relationships
• Perpetrator becomes involved with the
victim quickly and faster than the normal
DEFINITION OF pace of a relationship
DATING VIOLENCE • Requires constant reassurance of the
victim’s affections
Domestic Violence is any violent act against • Perpetrator expects the victim to be their
individuals listed below: ideal partner
• Spouse or domestic partner • Victim is expected to change their physical
• Individual with a shared dependent appearance or lifestyle to fit the
• Individual that receives grant or monies expectations of the perpetrator
under a domestic family violence act or is
protected under a domestic family violence
act. PROCEDURES FOR
REPORTING SEXUAL
SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING, ASSAULT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & NYFA students should never feel at risk of
STALKING being stalked or harmed in any way. Non-
consensual sexual assaults, stalking, dating
• Are crimes by state definition and domestic violence are significant issues
• Have silent victims, such as family, friends, for all members of the NYFA community. It is
neighbors and employers important to report incidents of rape, sexual
• Benefit from intervention and may require assault and violence as soon as possible.
intervention to end Students should call the Los Angeles Police
• Involve some form of mental abuse Department (LAPD) if the sexual assault
• Are prohibited by New York Film Academy incident occurs on NYFA campus or an
Institutional Policy affiliated property. A police officer will take
the initial crime report for any sexual assault
reported to the LAPD or the Burbank Police
PREVENTION & AWARENESS Department (BPD). A rape counselor, friend
or family member may be present at the
Indications that the perpetrator may be at survivor’s request. If the survivor has not
risk of conducting a violent act against the received medical attention, the officer will
victim: take the survivor to the closest Medical Center.
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While the survivors of sexual assaults are
strongly encouraged to contact LAPD or BPD, TIMELY WARNINGS
there may be occasions where students prefer
to go to other campus staff. Service Staff A campus-wide “timely warning” will be issued
Members provide a wide range of resources in the event of an emergency. Systems for
and are available to assist students in working issuing warnings include postings, flyers,
with local law enforcement, if the survivor emails and campus websites. NYFA will also
chooses. Academic and Housing advisors are share warnings from local police departments
available to assist survivors if housing and if the campus area is or may be affected.
classes need to be changed. LAPD or BPD will Updates on crimes are provided on the NYFA
conduct all investigations. Cases are website. Anyone with time-sensitive
submitted to the District Attorney or City information regarding threats to campus
Attorney and charges may be filed at their safety should report to NYFA CSA Officers.
discretion.
SEX OFFENDER NOTICE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

SYSTEM
The State of California requires all sex
offenders to register with the police in the NYFA utilizes an emergency notification
jurisdiction in which they reside. The state system that sends text messages to all students
makes this information available to law in the event of an emergency. In the event of
enforcement agencies. This information is an emergency, the Campus Director will:
available to the NYFA campus community
online in the Related Information section of • Consult with local law enforcement, fire
the “Megan’s Law” webpage or at the local departments, public health or emergency
LAPD office located at 1358 N. Wilcox management teams to investigate the
Avenue or local BPD office located at 200 N. nature and impact of the emergency to
3rd Street. NYFA students.
• Confer with campus leadership to
Additionally, the Campus Sex Crimes coordinate all emergency efforts.
Prevention Act provides for the tracking of • Alert designated campus emergency drill
convicted sex offenders enrolled/employed at captains regarding the required steps based
institutions of higher education. The State of on the nature of the emergency.
California (Penal Code 290) requires sex • Activate the notification system for all
offenders to register within five working days students and employees.
of arrival and also “register with the campus or • Monitor for updates from law enforcement,
any of its facilities” of higher education at fire departments, public health or
which the offender is employed, has carried emergency management teams regarding
on a vocation or is a student. the status of emergency.
• Update students periodically regarding the
status of the emergency.
Examples of emergencies requiring campus-

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• Immediate threats to student safety procedures. They coordinate annual fire and
• Outbreaks of highly contagious diseases earthquake drills to ensure the campus
• Fire community is familiarized with the sound of
• Weather emergencies the alarms and are aware of the proper
• Earthquakes & other natural disasters evacuation procedures for each building.
The following items that are prohibited in

EVACUATION PROCEDURES office spaces is a list of fire safety rules for all
buildings:
NYFA has assigned Captains for each building.
The Captains are responsible for safely • Space heaters are not to be used under any
escorting students and staff out of NYFA circumstance
buildings in the event of a fire. Instructors are • Personal coffee makers are required to be
also trained in proper evacuation procedures unplugged before staff leaves the premises
and are responsible for safely evacuating their • Overloading power sockets outlets are is
classrooms on Captains’ requests. Students strictly prohibited
and staff are held at nearby locations until the • Power strips without surge protectors are
situation is assessed and it is safe to return to not permitted
the building. • Smoking is not permitted inside or around
the entrance at any of the campus buildings
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CLASSROOM POLICIES
CELL PHONE POLICY
ROOM BOOKINGS
The use of cell phones/smart
phones/iPads/tablets is expressly forbidden, Please remember the following when booking
unless used for research or other class-related and using rooms for casting, rehearsals, or
work, under the direct supervision of the shoots:
instructor.
1. If you are conducting a casting session,
Phones, etc, should be turned off and kept please make sure your sign is clearly printed
out of sight during class. The first violation with the following information:
will result in a warning. Second and • Name of project
subsequent violations of cell phone policy will • Name of room being used
result in immediate expulsion from class. The • Dates and times
student will be marked absent for the day. The • Name of the director of the project
absentee policy will be applied as outlined • Phone number someone can be reached at
above. with any questions.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS This sign can only be hung on the door of

the room being used. Please also provide this
Students are not to leave any belongings information to the front desk. When your
unattended in classrooms or on campus. project is done for the day, please make sure
Neither NYFA nor Universal Studios can be to remove the sign.
held responsible for personal belongings that
are lost or stolen. 2. If you are conducting a casting session, you
need to have one person in your group who
will act as a greeter for the entire casting.
CONSULTATIONS
This person shall always be outside the room
if the casting is in the Barham Building and
NYFA encourages students to seek private on-
on the floor's elevator lobby in the Riverside
campus consultations with their instructors for
Building. If you do not have a greeter, you
additional help with the curriculum (subject to
will not be checked into the room.
teacher availability). This is a free service
offered to all students during their course of
3. You may only remove furniture from any
study. However, it is the student’s
rooms with permission from a staff member
responsibility to make his/her appointments
at the front desk.
with instructors. If students do not show up on
time for scheduled appointments, they may
4. Please be respectful of your fellow students,
lose the privilege of consulting with instructors.
faculty, and New York Film Academy staff
members while using the rooms. Although
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may have a class in the room next door. DePalma, Miyamoto, Bushnell, Lasseter,
5. You are responsible for all parties involved Cassavetes (on the weekends) in the
with the use of the room. Please make sure Riverside Building.
all parties know the locations of smoking
areas. Heavy fines may be incurred by the fire You will only be able to receive your deposit
marshal if someone is smoking in a non- back if you have your Room Booking Check
smoking area. Please make sure you and all In/Out form completely signed by a staff
parties are respectful of our neighbors in any member and bring it in person back to the
of our buildings. Bursar's Office.
6. Only the student who has placed the 8. You will need to get written permission
deposit can book the room. Your ID will be from the Chair of your department if you
checked both when the room is booked and wish to book any room that requires a $200
when you are checking in and out of the or $300 deposit. If you wish to book any of
room. NO EXCEPTIONS. the dance studios (Including Astaire and
Rogers) or theaters in the Barham building,
7. All room bookings require a refundable you will need to get written permission from
deposit at the Bursar's office. The Bursar's your Chair and then Sara Blindauer.
office will give you a receipt of this deposit.
Room booking deposits are $100.00 with the Failure to follow these rules may result in
following exceptions: your casting, rehearsal, or shoot being shut
down and possibly losing your deposit.
$200.00: Dance Studios #1, #3, #4, Astaire,
Rogers, Welles, Lee, Theater #1, #2, and These signs must be typed, printed and hung
Rooms #5-8 in the Barham Building only in approved areas. When work is
$300.00: Toland, Zsigmond, and Eggelston completed for the day, all posted signs must
in the Riverside Building. be removed.
$300.00: Kaminski, Rooms #9, #10, #12 and
#13 in the Barham Building. When conducting a casting session, students
must have one person acting as a greeter for
Bookings Not Allowed: Dance Studio #2, the entire casting. This greeter will remain
Brando, Montalban, Eisenstein, Sorkin, outside the room, wrangling all individuals
Goldman, and Ephron in the Barham for casting.
Building Students must speak with Facilities Staff
before removing furniture from any rooms.
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ATTENDANCE POLICIES
As per NYFA’s LA campus attendance policy, activities do not excuse students from leaving
students are allowed only 15% absence per class early. Students who disregard this policy
course, relative to the program length. Specific and leave class early without the knowledge or
absence allotments and their effect on course permission of the instructor will be marked
grades are detailed in individual course syllabi. absent.
TARDINESS ABSENCES FOR COMMUNITY

EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Arriving more than five minutes late to class is
considered an instance of tardiness. A To foster a positive and constructive
student’s third instance of tardiness is marked environment, all students enrolled in
as an absence for that class. Instructors may Community Education programs must adhere
also exercise their own class policy, in terms of to the following attendance policy to maintain
allowing students into class if/when they are Satisfactory Academic Progress.
late. In some cases, students may not be
allowed to enter class late as it may disrupt Students enrolled in 1-Week programs are not
other students’ exercises, presentations or tests. permitted ANY absences. Absence from 1
In such instances, students must wait until a class will result in a mandatory disciplinary
class breaks to be allowed in. Students should meeting and may result in expulsion.
refer to their course syllabi to view each Students in Holiday, 4-, 6-, 8- and 12-week
instructor’s policy. certificate programs who reach the following
absence thresholds in any course will be
EXCUSED ABSENCES placed on probation status for the remainder
of the program:
An absence can only be excused with a signed
doctor’s note verifying a medical emergency or 4-Week Programs: 4 unexcused class
with other verifiable proof of a personal or absences in the first 2 weeks of the program.
family emergency. All documentation must be 6-Week & Holiday Programs: 6 unexcused
submitted to the Registrar’s Office absences in the first 3 weeks of the program.
immediately. Approval is granted at the 8-Week Programs: 8 unexcused class
discretion of the administration. absences in the first 4 weeks of the program.
12-Week Programs: 6 unexcused class
absences in the first 6 weeks of the program.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
While on probation, students may not miss a
Students are not permitted to leave class early, single class or school-related workshop. Any
unless otherwise arranged with the instructor, absence during the probationary period may
such as in the event of a medical emergency, lead to suspension or expulsion from the
an appointment with a government agency or program.
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• Medical emergencies due to illness or
ABSENCES FOR 1-YEAR, 2- accident
YEAR CERTIFICATE, • Family emergencies that require a break
UNDERGRADUATE & from full-time study
• Financial issues which affect students’
GRADUATE PROGAMS ability to continue to matriculate
For classes meeting once a week over the Typically, NYFA students are granted a leave
period of a full semester, students are allowed of absence of up to 180 days (6 months),
no more than two unexcused absences in any before they are asked to withdraw and re-apply
one course. Following the third unexcused to the program.
absence, the student faces a mandatory Each student’s request is evaluated by the
disciplinary meeting, resulting in probation. Department Chair, Registrar, Dean of
A fourth unexcused absence will lead to the Students and any other relevant department
student being pulled from his/her or office. In addition to speaking with their
presentations. Department Chair, international students
must contact the International Student Office,
A student who exceeds the 15% absence Veterans must contact the Veteran Affairs
threshold in any class(es) in a degree or non- Office and Federal Student Aid recipients
degree program will be scheduled for a should contact the Financial Aid office
Disciplinary Review Hearing. At the hearing, PRIOR to submitting a Leave of Absence
the appropriate course of action will be Petition, or risk defaulting on their status or
determined for that student given his/her loans.
explanation for absences and NYFA’s record
of his/her overall attendance and International students on an F-1 student visa
participation. A disciplinary hearing can result or J-1 educational exchange visa must consult
in suspension or expulsion from the program. their International Student Advisor if they are
considering a leave of absence for any reason.
An international student who needs time off
LEAVE OF ABSENCE due to a documented medical condition and
Students who wish to take a leave of absence wishes to remain in the U.S. must provide a
must consult their Department Chair and doctor’s letter so that the reduced course load
submit a Leave of Absence Petition Form to can be approved and reported in the SEVIS
the Registrar’s Office. To qualify for a leave of system. Any deviation from the original
absence, you must be in good academic program of study (or length of study) requires
standing and be making satisfactory progress students to consult the International Student
towards the completion of your degree or Office.
certificate program. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the
Students are permitted a leave of absence if respective offices, and it is not sufficient to
they meet one of the following reasons: only speak with an instructor or staff member
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Students at NYFA’s L.A. campus are
required to meet both qualitative and
quantitative academic standards. Satisfactory GRADE APPEAL
Academic Progress (SAP) is a Federal Policy
mandated by the U.S. Department of Students have the right to initiate a grade
Education. This policy ensures that students appeal within 30 days after the course has
are progressing through their program of been completed. Any grade appeals initiated
study and identifies students who may be at after this period will not be accepted.
risk of failing.
To initiate a grade appeal, students must
complete the Grade Appeal Form, which is
GRADING POLICIES available at the Registrar’s Office and the
Office of the Dean of Students and Dean of
Students enrolled at the Los Angeles campus Academic Advising. In order to initiate a
are graded on an A-F scale. Methods of grade appeal, the student must adhere to the
evaluation and grading criteria are provided following process:
in each course syllabus and grading rubrics
for assignments or projects, which outline the Steps/Action Taken
expectations for achievement. Percentage-to- STEP 1 Student meets with the instructor within
grade ratios may vary. 30 days of course completion. Both parties
fill out and sign the Grade Appeal Form
GPAs are calculated using the following during the meeting.
grading key: STEP 2 Student submits 1 copy of the completed
A 4.0 Grade Appeal Form to the Registrar’s
A- 3.7 Office & 1 copy to the Department Chair
B+ 3.3 within 1 week of meeting with the
B 3.0 instructor.
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0 If Grade Appeal Has Not Been Resolved:
C- 1.7 STEP 3 Department Chair reviews supporting
D+ 1.3 documents and meets with instructor
D 1.0 within 10 days of receiving the Grade
F 0.0 Appeal Form.
Further notations on students’ transcripts STEP 4 Department Chair meets with student
include: within 2 weeks of receiving the Grade
Appeal Form.
STEP 5 Within 1 week after the Department
W Withdrawal from a course
Chair’s meeting with the student, the
IP Courses in progress
Department Chair submits a
recommendation to the Dean of Students,
All courses are taken for college credit, unless Registrar and any other relevant
students have sought administrative administrators or offices.
permission to audit courses. STEP 6 Within 2 weeks after receiving the
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with all relevant offices. The student and requirements during this semester will be
instructor are notified of the final returned to satisfactory academic status.
decision.
SAP Probation Status
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC Students who have been placed in a warning
status that fail to meet to meet the minimum
PROGRESS (SAP) SAP requirements at the completion of their
current semester are ineligible for Federal
SAP Defined Student Aid funding.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is
calculated by program for all active students. Students appealing the SAP probation
SAP calculations for students in non- decision must complete an SAP appeal form
matriculating certificate programs will be and meet with a designated staff person in
calculated separately for each individual the Registrar’s Office to complete an
program. Students in the 1-Year & 2-Year academic plan. The completed SAP appeal
Certificate, AFA, BA or BFA programs with a form and academic plan must be returned to
cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) less the Financial Aid office for review. Approved
than 2.0 or students that have completed less appeals will result in a reinstatement of the
than 66.66% of their cumulative attempted student’s financial aid eligibility for one
units in their current program of study have semester. Students must meet all
not met the minimum requirements for requirements of the academic plan to
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for that continue to receive Federal Student Aid
program. funds. Failure to meet the requirements set
Students in MFA or MA programs with a forth in the student’s academic plan will
cumulative GPA less than 3.0 or students result in termination from the program of
that have completed less than 66.66% of study.
their cumulative attempted units in their
current program of study have not met the
minimum requirements for Satisfactory NYFA LA ACADEMIC
Academic Progress (SAP) for that program.
PROGRESS
SAP Warning Status In addition to meeting Satisfactory Academic
Students that have not met the minimum Progress, students in the 1-Year, 2-Year
SAP requirements in the previous semester certificate programs and undergraduate and
will be sent an SAP warning letter at the graduate programs must also meet NYFA LA
beginning of the following semester. Students Academic Progress policies. Students who fail
in SAP Warning Status will be contacted by to meet these academic standards may be
the Registrar’s Office notifying them that subject to the following disciplinary statuses:
they have been placed in academic
“Monitored” or Attention” status. Students
Monitored Status:
in Warning status are offered additional
Students who violate NYFA’s Academic or
support services and are encouraged to utilize
Attendance Policies are verbally advised and
these services to improve their grades and
enter Monitored Status, where they will be
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rate of less than 66.66 percent. Graduate
Attention Status: students on Financial Aid will not receive
Students on Monitored Status who fail to federal student aid funding if they fail to meet
make satisfactory academic progress will be all Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
placed on Attention Status. requirements in their second consecutive
semester with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 or
a completion rate of less than 66.66 percent.
Academic Probation :
Students on Attention Status who fail a
During the probationary period, a student
course despite receiving academic support may
who receives additional failing grades in
be placed on Academic Probation for the
subsequent or 3rd consecutive semester of non-
remainder of the semester, as well as the
SAP is required to attend a Disciplinary
subsequent semester. Students receiving a
Review Hearing. Failure to successfully move
failing grade in a Community Education
out of Probation Status may result in
program will be placed on Academic
suspension, expulsion or recommended
Probation for the remainder of their program.
withdrawal from the program.
Academic Probation is a contractual
agreement between the Registrar's Office and
the student which mandates that a student Dismissal:
cannot acquire more than three absences or Students who are suspended, expelled or
fail to complete one assignment or production withdraw from their program may petition for
workshop during the probationary period. readmission after a full semester, and if
In order to remain enrolled in their program, administrative approval has been granted.
students on Academic Probation must reach Each petition is evaluated on a case-by-case
the SAP minimum. In certain cases, students basis, and students are re-admitted if it is
may be given the opportunity to complete determined that they can meet the required
additional coursework in order to achieve a programmatic SAP policies upon their return
passing grade and to earn credit for the course. and if they can complete their program in less
All additional coursework must meet all than the 150 % of the required time.
requirements set forth by the instructor,
including established deadlines. If a student is readmitted, he/she will be
automatically placed on Contractual
If a student does not make up a failing course Probation until the first academic semester of
grade, he/she must retake the course at a later readmission is completed.
time. For this make-up course, the student will
be charged a per-credit value. Students that re-enter after non-SAP
All undergraduate and graduate students must termination will no longer be eligible for
successfully complete their Academic Federal student aid funding. Federal student
Probation period to move on to their third aid recipients may appeal this status by
semester. Undergraduate students on completing a petition for SAP appeal form in
Financial Aid will not receive federal student the Registrar’s office. All SAP appeals will be
aid funding if they fail to meet all Satisfactory reviewed by the SAP committee providing the
Academic Progress (SAP) requirements in students with a final determination of SAP
their second consecutive semester with a appeal status before the completion of the
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semester. Accepted appeals will result in a
reinstatement of Federal student aid eligibility. FAILED COURSES
Students are required to repeat a full semester
STRUCTURED REMEDIATION if they receive 3 F’s in one semester or 3 F’s
cumulatively. Students repeating a full
PROGRAM (SRP)
semester are placed on academic probation
The Structured Remediation Program and must fulfill the terms of their probation
provides an opportunity for students to make to continue in their program. Students are
up a single failing grade. Students may only required to pay per-credit for make-up work
complete SRP once in their academic career at and will have the opportunity to enroll in
NYFA and are only eligible if they have one F additional courses they have not yet
on their record, but this failing grade does not completed, to maintain full-time status.
automatically qualify students for SRP.
THESIS & FINAL PROJECTS
The Dean of Academic Advising contacts the
student and discusses a possible academic plan Students who have 25 % or more absences in
with the instructor of record. The instructor any required course in their core discipline,
will determine whether students are eligible or will not be allowed to complete final project
not for Structured Remediation. Not all or Thesis requirements or perform or
courses can accommodate this process. participate in Showcases, Screenings, Pitch
Fests and Exhibitions for that semester.
If a student fails to fulfill the SRP obligations
as outlined in his/her program, he/she must
repay for and retake the course in its entirety. ADD/DROP, CHANGE &
Students who fail to fulfill the conditions of WITHDRAWAL
their SRP program will automatically be put
on SAP Warning status. International Typically, only Liberal Arts & Science courses
students who do not fulfill the requirements can be added or dropped. Students have two
may not be eligible for OPT. weeks after the start of a semester to petition
to add, drop or change the grading option
and/or section of a course. The deadline is
TESTING OUT 5:00 pm Friday, at the end of Week 2.
BFA students who complete the Math Students must get approval from the Chair of
Placement Test with a minimum score of 118 the Liberal Arts & Sciences Department,
have the opportunity to complete a second before adding or dropping a course.
test in order to test out of the College Add/Drop forms are available at the
Mathematics requirement. Students must Registrar’s Office.
score a minimum of 115 on the second test in
order to be waived out of FOUN151, College International students and students on the GI
Mathematics. Bill and Financial Aid must consult with
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Add: Students must contact the Registrar’s process does not guarantee rescinding the “W”
Office and/or Chair of the Liberal Arts & from the transcript.
Sciences department to ensure that the
intended course fits in with their schedule. Students Paying Flat-Fee Tuition:
Students on the flat-fee tuition system are
Drop: The decision to drop a course must be those who complete their course of study
finalized by all departments by the end of the without transferring in any credits. Those
second week of classes. Petition to drop students are not eligible for a refund for
courses after Week 2 will only be courses dropped at any point in the academic
accommodated with valid documentation of year, as all courses are required within the
emergencies, such as illness, injury or death in prescribed curricula.
the family.
Students must repeat the dropped course in a
Change: Students may only switch sections subsequent semester when it is offered, by re-
or courses within the same 2-week Add/Drop registering at no additional cost.
period, if the class is not already full.
However, students must pay for courses that
they repeat due to F grades on a per-credit
Withdrawal: Non-attendance does not basis. The determination of the per-credit
automatically withdraw a student from a costs will be based on their flat-fee tuition and
course. To officially withdraw from a course will be provided to the student.
after the Add/Drop period, the student must
contact the Registrar’s Office and Department
Students Paying Per-Credit Tuition:
Chair.
Students who transfer credits into their
program pay per-credit, based on the number
Withdrawing from a course constitutes an
of credits they complete each semester. These
attempt at completing the course past the
students are eligible for a per-credit refund for
Add/Drop Period. The course remains listed
any courses dropped during the Add/Drop
on the transcript and the student receives a
Period. Withdrawing from any courses after
“W” instead of a grade. All units in “W”
the two-week Add-Drop Period does not
status will be considered attempted but not
constitute a refund.
completed in the student’s calculation of on-
time completion.
ADD, DROP, CHANGE DATES
In a full-semester course, students may not
withdraw past 12 weeks into the course The following dates represent the
without incurring an academic penalty. In an Add/Drop/Change deadlines for 2015.
8-week course, students may not withdraw Add/Drop forms are available at the
past 6 weeks into the course without incurring Registrar’s Office.
an academic penalty. The student may
petition to have the “W” removed from the Spring 2015
transcript upon successful completion of the Deadline: 2/13/2015 – 5:00 pm
course. S/he may do so by submitting a
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Deadline: 6/12/2015 – 5:00 pm an application and be admitted into the new
program.
Fall 2015
Deadline: 10/16/2015 – 5:00 pm
VACATION BREAK
Under rare, special circumstances, such as a Students may request to take a semester off
medical emergency, students may be once they have successfully completed two
permitted to drop courses by the second consecutive semesters. The request must be
posted deadline (mid-semester) and will submitted to the following administrators no
receive a “W” on their transcript. later than 7 weeks prior to the semester they
The following deadlines represent the final wish to take off:
date, where students may still receive a “W” 1. Department Chair
2. Registrar
on their transcript:
3. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
(for BFA transfer students.)
Spring 2015 4. International Student Advisor, Financial
Deadline: 3/27/2015 – 5:00 pm Aid Director or Director of Veteran
Affairs (when applicable.)
Summer 2015 5. Dean of Students (if recommended by the
Deadline: 7/24/2015 – 5:00 pm Registrar or any other parties.)
Fall 2015 Please note that your request may be denied if

you are not in good academic standing or
Deadline: 11/20/2015 – 5:00 pm
have other SAP requirements to fulfill.
Any courses dropped after the second Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
deadline will be considered attempted and
failed.
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM CHANGE
In addition to following NYFA’s Academic
NYFA defines a program change as a change Policies, students must complete all required
of discipline, such as from Filmmaking to projects and/or thesis requirements and
Photography. Students switching programs adhere to all institutional policies, including
within the same campus are only permitted to the Attendance Policy and Code of Conduct.
do so twice. A student who wishes to change Students must complete all requirements for
disciplines must consult the Registrar and the graduation in a period no longer than 150%
Department Chairs of both disciplines, prior of the published length of the educational
to withdrawing from their program. In order program, as defined by percentage of credit
to switch programs, students must initiate the units attempted vs. completed.
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CREDIT EARNING POLICIES
Per NASAD requirements, the New York Film work/preparation outside of class students
Academy awards credit according to the need to complete their study.
following policy:
The Provost, Dean of the College and
A semester unit consists of 3 hours of work Department Chairs assign the appropriate
each week for a period of 15-16 weeks. In credits for each course and program, based on
lecture courses requiring outside preparation, the credit/hour formula designated above. In
1 semester unit represents 1 hour of addition, the Associate Dean for Institutional
instruction and at least 2 hours of work Accreditation, Associate Dean for Academic
outside of class, per week. In studio/laboratory Affairs and Registrar review NASAD and
courses, 1 semester unit represents 1.5 to 2 BPPE guidelines routinely to ensure that the
hours of instruction and at least 1 – 1.5 hours New York Film Academy is complying with
of studio/laboratory preparation, per week. regulations.
Under the supervision of the Dean of the These credit/hour designations are reviewed
College, Provost and School Directors, the with the Scheduling Department, where the
Department Chairs plan program curricula above officers ensure that the appropriate
with faculty involvement, and determine the semester and course length, number of class
appropriate number of instructional hours for sessions and duration of class sessions are
every course/program and the amount of consistent in the course catalog and students’
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TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES
To maintain the integrity of its programs, credit rest with the Office of the Dean of the
NYFA only accepts transfer credits in the College. If credit is awarded, the length and/or
student’s major area or discipline from its requirements of the program may be adjusted.
branch campuses, and transfer credits for Only official transcripts, official score reports
Liberal Arts & Science courses towards their and official evaluations of foreign units shall
AFA or BFA degrees. NYFA does not accept be used for this review.
more than 30 units of Liberal Arts & Science
from other schools. From NYFA’s branch Transfer students must meet the same overall
campuses, the LA campus will accept no more academic standards and requirements as
than 50 % of the total credits required to students who enter the BFA as freshmen. The
complete a degree or program. studio arts curriculum at NYFA is highly
specialized and integrated with very few
Students desiring credit for previous academic electives and it is the general policy of New
work or training must submit a written request York Film Academy not to accept transfer
for such credit to the Associate Dean for units in studio arts from other academic post-
Academic Affairs, along with transcripts secondary institutions. Grades from transfer
and/or official score reports. No requests for courses are not used to calculate the NYFA
transfer credits can be evaluated until students grade-point average; only the course units
have submitted evidence of completed transfer. NYFA may place further restrictions
coursework. All transfer credit requests must on the acceptance of transfer units in order to
be made within the Add/Drop period, and maintain the integrity of the BFA degree
students are encouraged to contact the program. For this reason, courses, practica or
Registrar’s office or the Associate Dean for internships, taken at other institutions may not
Academic Affairs prior to the first day of class, transfer. Acceptance of units in transfer does
in order to ensure that all requisite material is not guarantee that those units will be
received and evaluated in a timely manner. applicable to the BFA degree.
Students who fail to submit a transfer credit
request and provide all required documents by
the deadline will not have their credits TRANSFER CREDIT AFTER
transferred and must attend all mandatory MATRICULATION
courses in their program. Students are advised
to check the Add/Drop Change dates listed Once a student has matriculated at NYFA,
under Academic Policies. units from other institutions will only be
awarded if special permission is granted prior
To be accepted for transfer, courses must have to registration. The Dean must approve such
been taken at an accredited institution, taken permission and it will not be granted for any
for a letter grade of a C or higher (where the C student who has lower than a 2.5 cumulative
grade has the numerical equivalent of at least average at NYFA, who proposes to take a
2.0 on a 4.0 point scale); be a college-level course for which he/she has previously
course and must be the substantial equivalent received a grade of lower than B- at NYFA, for
of a course offered at the New York Film any student who has 76 earned units, nor for
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proposes to take courses at a two-year required to repeat some or all of your
institution. The policies governing coursework at that institution. For this reason
acceptability of units are the same as stated you should make certain that your attendance
above. at NYFA will meet your educational goals. This
may include contacting an institution to which
you may seek to transfer after attending NYFA
TRANSFER OF to determine if your credits or degree, diploma
INTERNATIONAL CREDIT or certificate will transfer.
Credit from institutions outside the country

must be equated to those at accredited US OTHER COURSE WORK
colleges and universities. It is the responsibility
of the student to furnish NYFA with an Approved internships or NYFA Summer
original certified copy of an evaluation of Abroad programs shall be listed on the NYFA
his/her international units performed by transcript as “transfer units.”
World Educational Services or an equivalent
service approved by the Office of the Registrar. TUITION CREDIT
CREDIT FOR NON- Students who receive transfer credit for

previous academic work or training may be
TRADITIONAL EXPERIENCE
entitled to a reduction in tuition. This
The Dean may authorize non-traditional reduction in tuition would be on a pro-rated,
coursework for transfer upon review of per credit unit basis, depending on the number
relevant transcripts and other supportive and type of units transferred, and the
materials. Such units, if granted, are only to be course(s)/semester(s) to which they apply.
used for program requirements. No credit is
granted for work experience.
ARTICULATION WITH
NOTICE CONCERNING OTHER SCHOOLS
TRANSFERABILITY OF The New York Film Academy has signed
CREDITS & CREDENTIALS AT articulation agreements with the purpose of
OUR INSTITUTION guaranteeing transfer credits from the
articulating school for students who fulfill all
The transferability of credits you earn at NYFA admissions requirements and are accepted to
is at the complete discretion of an institution the New York Film Academy’s Bachelor of
to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance Fine Arts programs.
of the degree or certificate you earn is also at
the complete discretion of the institution to NYFA will only enter into an agreement after
which you may seek to transfer. If the credits, verifying the articulating school’s accreditation,
degree or certificate that you earn at this conducting discussions between academic
institution are not accepted at the institution representatives of the two institutions to
to which you seek to transfer, you may be identify common missions, goals and

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standards, and after a detailed review of the made readily available to enrolled and
courses and curricula have been completed prospective students They are also described
and reviewed for equivalencies. At the end of on the school website. Currently, an
this process, the Associate Dean of Academic articulation agreement is in effect between
Affairs generates a rubric for credit transfer. San Diego City College and NYFA, Los
Angeles.
In accordance with NASAD standards, all
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DISCIPLINARY POLICIES
may suspend any student immediately, when
SIMULTANEOUS the school officer deems such an action
PROBATIONS appropriate.
Students may be placed on Attendance Any suspended student has the right to an
Probation and Academic Probation Appeals Process and may appeal his/her
simultaneously and remain in their program. suspension by submitting a formal letter to
the Dean of Students. Pending administrative
PROCEDURAL HOLD approval, students may continue on with their
current program or re-enroll at a new start
Students suspected of violating NYFA date, so as not to disrupt their education and
institutional or campus-wide policies will face training. Students re-enrolling must pay full
a fair and thorough investigation and tuition for that semester.
disciplinary hearing to determine if their
conduct warrants disciplinary action.
EXPULSION
If, in the process of investigating possible Students expelled from any New York Film
violations involving the safety and welfare of Academy program cannot continue
others, students, faculty or staff are deemed at instruction with their current course. A
risk, then the alleged offender may be student expelled from the New York Film
removed from class during the investigation, Academy may take advantage of the New York
at which time he/she will be placed on Film Academy’s Student Tuition Refund
Procedural Hold, for a maximum of 10 Policy.
instructional days. During this period,
students are responsible for consulting with
the Office of the Dean of Students in order to APPEALS PROCESS
maintain their academic standing. Once the
investigation is complete, the Disciplinary Students have the right to appeal a
Panel will inform the student of the findings disciplinary action and may submit a formal
and subsequent decision. letter to the Dean of Students and provide
evidence in support of their case. Within 30
days after filing a formal appeal, students are
SUSPENSION requested to appear before the Disciplinary
Board, where the student’s appeal will be
Following a thorough investigation, students reviewed. The Appeals Process does not
found to have violated NYFA institutional or guarantee a change in the disciplinary action
campus-wide policies may be suspended. issued and the Disciplinary Board will review
Students on suspension may be prohibited each case and appeal thoroughly prior to
from entering the NYFA campus or attending reaching a final verdict. All decisions of the
any NYFA functions. In addition to the Disciplinary Board are binding and final.
Disciplinary Panel, the CEO, CAO and COO

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CREATIVE FREEDOM
ACADEMIC FREEDOM ACADEMIC HONESTY &

CREATIVE INTEGRITY
NYFA believes in the free pursuit of
intellectual and artistic inquiry, as well as the NYFA expects all students to be responsible
exchange of ideas between instructors and individuals who insist on high standards of
students. Controversial subjects may be honesty, personal conduct and creative
explored without fear of censure, retribution or integrity. All incidences of plagiarism, cheating
reprisal, so long as the work occurs within the and deliberate hindrance of other students’
scope of the NYFA education and is consistent work are considered serious offenses and will
with its stated Academic Freedom Policy, be subject to a Disciplinary Review Hearing at
which will be made available to any person which penalties will be imposed.
upon request. Students, faculty and staff are
free to express themselves and explore their Academic honesty extends to all school
artistic horizons as they see fit, provided that projects, productions and exercises, both on
they remain in compliance with state and and off the NYFA campus. Students must
federal law, and so long as they can successfully maintain a high standard of honesty in
demonstrate that the work declarations and descriptions of these projects
discussed/performed/completed was created to faculty, administration and staff, as well as
with artistic intent. Pornographic depictions other agencies and vendors. Deliberate
created with commercial intent or used for dishonesty and misconduct are considered
commercial purposes will not be tolerated, and serious offenses and will be subject to a
the creators of such work will be subject to Disciplinary Review Hearing at which penalties
expulsion/dismissal. will be imposed.
Instructors are free to discuss controversial
subjects in class and screen controversial works FREEDOM OF SPEECH
without fear of reprisal, so long as the work
serves the overall goal of NYFA curriculum and NYFA is an open, artistic environment. While
does not violate the NYFA Code of Conduct we embrace the artist’s right to free speech and
or any institutional or campus-wide policies. expression, any form of discrimination
Work that contains nudity, graphic sexual (whether based on age, race, religion, gender or
depictions, extreme violence and/or excessive sexual preference, etc.) will not be tolerated.
profanity may be precluded from a public Libel and slander are strictly prohibited. Any
screening at the discretion of the student found guilty of defamation against
administration. Films precluded from public NYFA students or staff is subject to disciplinary
presentation will be screened in private for an action. Any NYFA student, faculty or staff
appropriate, invited audience. found guilty of defamation against any other
student, faculty or staff is subject to disciplinary
action, including probation, expulsion or

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termination.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT Intellectual property refers to exclusive
copyright, trademarks, patents and other legally
POLICY
recognized rights to intangible assets, including
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, literary, cinematic and artistic works.
without permission or legal authority, one or
more of the exclusive rights granted to the Students must adhere to industry standards
copyright owner under section 106 of the and institutional policies regarding copyright
Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States laws, with respect to material they wish to
Code). These rights include the right to produce. For NYFA coursework, students may
reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. be advised not to use, or may be prohibited
from using, characters, music, and other source
In the file-sharing context, downloading or material they do not have rights to. Students
uploading parts or whole copyrighted works working on adaptations are encouraged to use
without authority constitutes an infringement. material that is in the public domain. Students
Students are reminded that copyright may direct any questions they have regarding
infringement is a criminal offense and appropriate use of intellectual property to
convictions may include jail time and/or severe faculty or administration.
fines, with a maximum penalty of $150,000 per
instance in the United States.
Students are forbidden from illegally

downloading, uploading or sharing pirated
material on campus, including, but not limited
to, software, torrents, films and television
shows. Failure to comply with the institution’s
policy will result in disciplinary action.

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EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY
NYFA operates within the guidelines of
federal and state law with regard to the
maintenance, organization and protection of DIVERSITY & NON-
student files. NYFA is aware of, and in DISCRIMINATION POLICY
compliance with, guidelines established by the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act To foster a diverse, safe and productive
(FERPA), concerning protection of learning and work environment, every student,
confidentiality and privacy of student records. instructor and staff is entitled to be treated in
A copy of FERPA guidelines is available for a fair and appropriate manner irrespective of:
review in the Registrar’s Office. • Race
• Ethnicity
• Nationality
RETENTION & PERSISTENCE • Disability
• Gender
All records for each NYFA student are kept in
• Age
separate academic and financial files in locked
fireproof cabinets in the Registrar’s Office and • Sexual orientation
under 24-hour security surveillance. The office • Religion
remains locked at all times. The Registrar • Political beliefs
must accompany anyone entering the This list is intended to be illustrative and is
Registrar’s Office. All academic and financial not exhaustive. Striving for a bias-free
records for each student (current, graduate or environment is central to our mission. All
withdrawn) will be stored for a minimum of 5 students, staff and faculty are obliged to
years after the date of their first class at NYFA. adhere to the Diversity Policy.
Academic transcripts are permanently
maintained. Should a complaint arise
concerning a particular student, the files REPORTING
pertaining to that student will be maintained DISCRIMINATION
for the life of the corporation.
We are committed to responding quickly and
STUDENT & INSTRUCTOR constructively to bias and discrimination
complaints, and ensuring that all individuals
NON-FRATERNIZATION feel comfortable coming forward with a
POLICY complaint.
Intimate relationships/dating between Any student, faculty or staff member who has
students and instructors or staff of NYFA is witnessed or experienced discrimination,
strictly prohibited. harassment or defamatory language on
campus should immediately report the
incident in one of the following ways:

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• File a complaint form available at the Any act of sexual assault or any other physical
Dean’s Office. violence will immediately be reported to the
• Send an email to diversity@nyfa.edu proper legal authorities. Any student, faculty,
• Discuss the problem with a faculty member, staff or administrator who falls victim to
Department Chair, or the Dean of the sexual harassment or assault will be
College, Dean of Faculty or Dean of immediately taken to the nearest hospital for
Students. medical treatment and emotional counseling.
Information on crisis counseling is available
NYFA will take the appropriate action to in the Registrar’s Office and the Student
protect faculty, staff and students from Affairs Liaison Office.
discrimination, investigate any allegations or
complaints and interview all parties involved
to find effective resolutions. STUDENT RIGHTS &
GRIEVANCES
Depending on the findings of the
investigation and at the discretion of the All students have the right to due process in
school, any student, faculty or staff member any action brought against them by NYFA
who violates the Policy may be suspended or that may adversely affect their academic status
dismissed. with the institution. Students have the right
to petition for special consideration with
In some cases, students, faculty or staff regard to the academic and administrative
members who wish to continue their study or policies and procedures when circumstances
employment may be required to attend a beyond their control prevent them from
Diversity/Sensitivity Training course at their adhering to said policies and procedures.
own expense.
STUDENT GRIEVANCES
HARASSMENT & SEXUAL PROCEDURES
ASSAULT
NYFA will address all appropriate student
Threatening remarks from students (verbal grievances promptly. A grievance is considered
slander, sexual harassment, threats of violence, appropriate if a student expresses feelings of
etc.) and/or any act of physical violence from dissatisfaction concerning any application or
a student toward any instructor, staff member, interpretation of the NYFA administration or
student or other person in general will not be management-related policy. Procedures are as
tolerated. Any student who violates these follows:
terms is subject to disciplinary action and/or • Complaints or problems with NYFA should
criminal prosecution. Threatening remarks or be directed to Jean Sherlock, Dan Mackler
any act of physical violence from faculty, staff or Sonny Calderon.
or administrative employee towards any other • All student complaints will be investigated
instructor, staff member, administrator, thoroughly, including interviewing all
student or other person in general will not be parties and reviewing all documents that
tolerated. Any employee who violates these relate to or may potentially relate to the
terms is subject to immediate termination. complaint.

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• If the complaint is determined to be valid, kept in Student Records for a minimum of
all necessary steps will be taken to provide five years, following the date that the
the appropriate remedy for the complaint. complaint was first received.
• Following a valid complaint, NYFA will • A student or any member of the public may
implement reasonable policies or file a complaint about this institution with
procedures to avoid similar complaints in the Bureau for Private Postsecondary
the future. Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by
• If the complaint is submitted in writing, the completing a complaint form, which can be
Grievance and Appeals Committee will obtained on the Bureau’s internet web site
provide the student with a written response. (www.bppe.ca.gov.)
• A written summary of all complaints will be

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DIRECTORY
CAMPUS HOURS & ADDRESS
Front Desk 9 am - 9 pm, Monday - Saturday Satellite Locations:
Administrative 9 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday
Offices “Barham/Glass Building”
Library 9 am - 10 pm, Monday - Friday 3800 Barham Blvd.
12 pm - 5 pm, Saturday Los Angeles, CA 90068
Telephone: 323-850-0830
Equipment (Barham): 818-333-3595
Main Campus & Mailing Address: “Post-Production Building”

210 Pass Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
“Riverside Building”
Telephone: 818-333-3583
3300 W. Riverside Dr.
Burbank, CA 91505
Telephone: 818-333-3558 “Equipment”
Fax: 818-333-3557 210 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
Telephone: 818-306-5410
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
Institutional Website: www.nyfa.edu
LA Course Catalog: http://catalogs.nyfa.edu
LA Student Handbook: http://net.nyfa.edu/handbooks/2015-student-handbook
Campus Maps: http://hub.nyfa.edu/sites/default/files/handbooks/nyfa_la_campus_maps.pdf
Digital Room Boards: board.nyfa.edu/la.html
Academic Calendar: http://www.nyfa.edu/admissions/school-calendar
FAQ’s http://www.nyfa.edu/about/faq.php
STUDENT SERVICES
Academic Support: http://www.nyfa.edu/bfa/academic-support.php
Rooms & Schedules: http://board.nyfa.edu
Housing Information: http://www.nyfa.edu/admissions/housing.php
BFA Resources: www.nyfa.edu/bfa/resources.php
Financial Aid: http://www.nyfa.edu/admissions/financial_aid.php
International Students: http://www.nyfa.edu/admissions/international_student.php
Veteran Affairs: http://www.nyfa.edu/veterans
Transfer Students: http://www.nyfa.edu/admissions/transfer-students.php

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PRODUCTION RESOURCES
Production Handbook: http://www.nyfa.edu/students/resources
Collaborations Board: http://laprojects.nyfa.edu
Job Opportunities Board: net.nyfa.edu/jobs
NYFA Events: net.nyfa.edu/events/industry
Headshots Database: http://headshots.nyfa.edu
Username: filmmaker
Password: nyfacasting123
ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES
Founder President/Provost
Jerry Sherlock Michael Young, MFA
MYoung@nyfa.edu
Chief Executive Officer
Jean Sherlock Dean of the College
1st Floor, Riverside Sonny Calderon, MFA
Jean.Sherlock@nyfa.edu 1st Floor, Riverside
Sonny.Calderon@nyfa.edu
Senior Director (N.Y. Campus)
David Klein, MFA Dean of Faculty
David@nyfa.edu Louis Fantasia, MFA
1st Floor, Riverside
Director (L.A. Campus) Louis.Fantasia@nyfa.edu
Dan Mackler, MFA
dan@nyfa.edu Dean of Students
Eric Conner, MFA
Director of Operations 1st Floor, Riverside
Brad Ben-Hain, BFA Eric@nyfa.edu
brad@nyfa.edu Dean of Academic Advising
Mike Civille, Ph.D, American Studies
Director of High School Programs 2nd Floor, Riverside
Alejandra Salinas Mike.Civille@nyfa.edu
Alejandra.Salinas@nyfa.edu
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Registrar Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Vince Voskanian (BFA Transfer Credits)
1st Floor, Riverside Prarthana Mohan
LARegistrar@nyfa.edu 1st Floor, Riverside
PMohan@nyfa.edu

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Associate Dean for Institutional Academic Support
Accreditation Brenda Varda
Evelyn Chandra 2nd Floor (Library), Riverside
1st Floor, Riverside Brenda.Varda@nyfa.edu
Evelyn.Chandra@nyfa.edu
Director of English Language Services
Head Librarian, Learning Resources Karen Ogle
Director 2nd Floor (Library), Riverside
Josh Moorman Karen.Ogle@nyfa.edu
2nd Floor, Riverside
Josh.Moorman@nyfa.edu
STUDENT RESOURCES
Director of Admissions Industry Outreach & Professional
Kevin Curtin Development
1st Floor, Riverside Adam Finer
Kevin.Curtin@nyfa.edu 4th Floor, Riverside
Adam.Finer@nyfa.edu
Director of Financial Aid
Lissa Wayne Housing Coordinator
1st Floor, Riverside Brennan Dillon
L.Wayne@nyfa.edu 1st Floor, Riverside
Brennan.Dillon@nyfa.edu
Bursar’s Office
(Tuition, Room Deposits, Student IDs) Transportation
Sarah Wu Sophia Monti
1st Floor, Riverside Lobby, Riverside
Sarah.Wu@nyfa.edu TransportationLA@nyfa.edu
International Student Advisor Events Coordinator

Christine Daniels Rob Cosnahan
1st Floor, Riverside 1st Floor, Riverside
Christine.Daniels@nyfa.edu Rob.Cosnahan@nyfa.edu
Veteran Affairs Athletic Director

John Powers Eric Brown
John.Powers@nyfa.edu Sara.Blindauer@nyfa.edu
Student Affairs Liaison Props & Wardrobe

Kathia Rabelo Erick Saldana
4th Floor, Riverside 5th Floor, Barham/Glass
Kathia.Rabelo@nyfa.edu Erick.Saldana@nyfa.edu
Chair of Diversity Development Room Bookings

Cheryl Bedford Sara Blindauer
3rd Floor, Riverside 5th Floor, Barham/Glass
Cheryl.Bedford@nyfa.edu Sara.Blindauer@nyfa.edu

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Production Services IT Manager (NYFA Emails)
Luis Valencia Mitch Spector
Luis.Valencia@nyfa.edu Account.Admin@nyfa.edu
Post Production Manager Chinese Student Liaisons

Laura Paulsen Kara Wang
Post Annex (210 Pass Ave) 1st Floor, Riverside
Laura.Paulsen@nyfa.edu Kara.Wang@nyfa.edu
Post Production Evening Manager Erni Chen

Nancy Lee 1st Floor, Riverside
Post Annex (210 Pass Ave) Erni.Chen@nyfa.edu
Nancy.Lee@nyfa.edu
Post Production Deputy Manager

John Briscoe
Post Annex (210 Pass Ave)
John.Briscoe@nyfa.edu
FILMMAKING DEPARTMENT
Chair Associate Chair
Arthur Helterbran Rick Curnutt
Arthur.Helterbran@nyfa.edu Rick.Curnutt@nyfa.edu
Head of Feature Thesis Productions Associate Chair

Lydia Cedrone Ed Timpe
Lydia_Cedrone@nyfa.edu Ed.Timpe@nyfa.edu
Associate Chair Coordinator

David Newman Prarthana Joshi
David.Newman@nyfa.edu Prarthana.Joshi@nyfa.edu
Coordinator
Alexander Perry
Alexander.Perry@nyfa.edu
ACTING FOR FILM DEPARTMENT

Chair Associate Chair
Lynda Goodfriend Miguel Cruz
5th Floor, Barham/Glass 5th Floor, Barham/Glass
Lynda.Goodfriend@nyfa.edu Miguel.Cruz@nyfa.edu

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Associate Chair for Acting for Film Associate Chair for Departmental
Studies Programming
Christopher Cass Anne Moore
5th Floor, Barham/Glass 5th Floor, Barham/Glass
Christopher.Cass@nyfa.edu Anne.Moore@nyfa.edu
Associate Chair for Voice, Speech & Coordinator

Movement Studies Lilian Teplan
Justin Lujan 5th Floor, Barham/Glass
5th Floor, Barham/Glass Lilian.Teplan@nyfa.edu
Justin.Lujan@nyfa.edu
Associate Chair for Performance Studies

Denis McCourt
5th Floor, Barham/Glass
Denis.McCourt@nyfa.edu
SCREENWRITING DEPARTMENT
Chair Coordinator
Nunzio DeFilippis Jennifer Sterner
Nunzio.DeFilippis@nyfa.edu Jennifer.Sterner@nyfa.edu
PRODUCING DEPARTMENT
Chair Coordinator
Tony Schwartz Daphne Teng
T.Schwartz@nyfa.edu Daphne.Teng@nyfa.edu
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

Chair Coordinator
Louis Fantasia Lexie Helgerson
L.Fantasia@nyfa.edu Lexie.Helgerson@nyfa.edu
CINEMATOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
Chair Coordinator
Michael Pessah Anthony Cook
Michael.Pessah@nyfa.edu 1st Floor, Riverside
Anthony.Cook@nyfa.edu
Associate Chair
Mike Williamson
Mike.Williamson@nyfa.edu

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PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
Chair
Michele Kirk
2nd Floor, Riverside
Michele.Kirk@nyfa.edu
DOCUMENTARY DEPARTMENT
Chair
Caron Allen
Caron.Allen@nyfa.edu
GAME DESIGN DEPARTMENT

Chair Coordinator
Chris Swain Chase McKesson
4th Floor, Riverside 4th Floor, Riverside
Chris.Swain@nyfa.edu Chase.McKesson@nyfa.edu
3-D ANIMATION DEPARTMENT

Chair Coordinator
Mark Sawicki Chase McKesson
4th Floor, Riverside 4th Floor, Riverside
Mark.Sawicki@nyfa.edu Chase.McKesson@nyfa.edu

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NEW YORK

2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 10

REGISTRATION & COURSE SCHEDULES 25

TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING 26

LIBRARY, FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT 28

TUITION & COSTS 34

STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND 48

NEED-BASED TUITION DISCOUNT 55

CAMPUS CRIME & SECURITY 64

CREDIT EARNING POLICIES 80

TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES 81

EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY 87

TWO-YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY ONE-YEAR ACTING FOR

ONE-YEAR PRODUCING Registration: 9/24/15

ONE-YEAR DOCUMENTARY Registration: 9/24/15

EIGHT-WEEK FOUR-WEEK ACTING FOR

EIGHT-WEEK TWELVE-WEEK EVENING

HOLIDAY FILMMAKING TWELVE-WEEK EVENING

• WiFi Internet CLASSROOMS

• $0.50 per item, per day past due

Screenwriting: Media Production:

Acting for Film: Screenwriting:

12-Week Evening Filmmaking 12-Week Evening Producing

12-Week Evening Acting for Film

SEMESTER TWO Intermediate Film (Digital)

Additional Cost for Semester One:

MFA Year One: Options A & B $6,000.00

MFA YEAR TWO: OPTION A $6,600.00

MFA YEAR THREE: OPTION B

SUPPLIES HARD COSTS

Item NYFA Price Retail price

If a student obtains a loan to pay for an It is the student’s responsibility to:

NYFA Programs with Tuition Below $40,000 Per Year

Other factors/criteria including those listed

SEX OFFENDER NOTICE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

Examples of emergencies requiring campus-

The following items that are prohibited in

PERSONAL BELONGINGS This sign can only be hung on the door of

TARDINESS ABSENCES FOR COMMUNITY

Fall 2015 Please note that your request may be denied if

Credit from institutions outside the country

CREDIT FOR NON- Students who receive transfer credit for

ACADEMIC FREEDOM ACADEMIC HONESTY &

Students are forbidden from illegally

Main Campus & Mailing Address: “Post-Production Building”

International Student Advisor Events Coordinator

Veteran Affairs Athletic Director

Student Affairs Liaison Props & Wardrobe

Chair of Diversity Development Room Bookings

Post Production Manager Chinese Student Liaisons

Post Production Evening Manager Erni Chen

Post Production Deputy Manager

Head of Feature Thesis Productions Associate Chair

Associate Chair Coordinator

ACTING FOR FILM DEPARTMENT

Associate Chair for Voice, Speech & Coordinator

Associate Chair for Performance Studies

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

GAME DESIGN DEPARTMENT

3-D ANIMATION DEPARTMENT

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