Applications for the 2024/2025 school year have now closed.
We hope you consider DSA for the 2025/2026 school year – the application will open this October.

Thank you for your interest in applying for admission to
Denver School of the Arts! 
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Students seeking a chance to be a part of our nationally-recognized school should review the general information on this page regarding our admissions process. We offer intensive studies in band, creative writing, dance, guitar, orchestra, piano, stagecraft & design, theatre, video cinema arts, visual arts, and vocal music.
We look forward to meeting you at your audition!

Missed our Open House evenings? You can review the slides from the evening here and find answers to frequently asked questions here!
We do not currently have plans for additional open house/preview nights or school tours, but will post information here if that changes.

Step 1: COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION

The online application is open November 6, 2023 through January 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm. We do not accept late applications, so ensure you have completed this step no later than 5:00 pm on January 8, 2024. Only completed online applications submitted by this deadline will be considered for auditions.

Step 2: ATTEND THE PRE-AUDITION MEETING

Each department will explain their audition process at their pre-audition meeting, share more information about the major, and discuss what it’s like to attend Denver School of the Arts. Attendance at the pre-audition meeting is optional; however, we request that if you are not able to attend, you and your student watch the recording of the meeting. Audition appointment times will be booked during the pre-audition meeting. For those who do not attend the pre-audition meeting, your audition appointment time will be booked after you have watched the recording.

Step 3: COMPLETE THE AUDITION

Auditions for admission to Denver School of the Arts are by appointment only, which will be assigned during the pre-audition meeting. Auditions for the 2024/2025 school year will take place in January and February 2024.

IEP/504 Accommodations for Auditions
If a student will need special consideration or accommodations in the audition process, the student (or parent/guardian) must request the special considerations sought or accommodations needed and must provide supporting documentation (such as an IEP or Section 504 Plan). It would be discriminatory for the District to assume that special considerations or accommodations are necessary without first receiving such a request and appropriate supporting documentation.
At least one week prior to the audition, please provide a copy via email of the Section 504 Plan or IEP to the following DSA staff members depending on grade level of the student: 
All Section 504 Plans to: amber_brydon@dpsk12.net
IEPs for student entering grades 6, 7, or 8: nichole_mango@dpsk12.net
IEPs for students entering grade 9 &10 to: jeana_mustain@dpsk12.net
IEPs for students entering grades 11 & 12 to: justin_kirkland6@dpsk12.net

The admission of an identified student with disabilities eligible for special education and related services is contingent upon the determination of an IEP Team that the student can receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment at the school.

Interpretation for the Audition
If you would like interpretation services available at either the pre-audition meeting or audition itself, please email AP Anna Conley at least two weeks prior at aconle2@dpsk12.net and be sure to include what language is needed.

Audition Feedback
Due to the large number of applicants who complete the audition process, we do not offer written or verbal feedback.

Step 4: COMPLETE THE DPS SCHOOLCHOICE APPLICATION

Applicants to DSA must complete the DPS SchoolChoice enrollment as a part of the application process. The DPS SchoolChoice enrollment window for Round 1 opens at 10:00 am on January 11, 2024 and runs through 4:00 pm on February 12, 2024.

If you are a current DPS family, go to https://myportal.dpsk12.org/ to apply for SchoolChoice online (anytime between January 11, 2024 and February 12, 2024). The DPS SchoolChoice form will ask you to rank your top 12 preferred schools within DPS, including charter schools and magnet programs such as DSA. When completing this form, please make sure to mark Denver School of the Arts as your 1st choice. It does not matter when during the Choice window you apply, so long as it is submitted by February 12, 2024.

If you are an out-of-district family, go to https://dpsschoolchoice.my.site.com/Apply/SiteLanding and create an account. The DPS SchoolChoice form will ask you to rank your top 12 preferred schools within DPS, including charter schools and magnet programs such as DSA. When completing this form, please make sure to mark Denver School of the Arts as your 1st choice.

If you do not select DSA as your 1st choice school, please know that it is possible that your child may get their MORE preferred choice and not be assigned to DSA. You do not have to list all 12 schools, and if you are from outside of Denver County and only interested in DSA, then just list DSA as your only choice.

You can contact DPS SchoolChoice at 720-423-3493 or schoolchoice@dpsk12.org if you have any questions about this specific portion of the application process.

NOTIFICATION PROCESS

All students who audition will be notified by email by end of day, February 7, 2024 about the outcome of their audition (either accepted, waitlisted, or not accepted). If the student has auditioned in more than one major and is offered a seat, it will be for one major.
If you are accepted and have selected DSA as your 1st choice on the DPS SchoolChoice form, you will have a seat at DSA next school year.
If you are waitlisted, we will contact you if openings become available. (Please note: this may not be until the start of the 2024 school year.)
If you are not accepted, we thank you for taking the time to audition, but we will not be able to offer you a seat at DSA for the next school year.
Due to the large number of applicants who complete the audition process, we do not offer written or verbal feedback.

DPS Office and Choice and Enrollment Services will also notify all students of their 2024/2025 school assignment through the DPS online system (email and/or text) in late March 2024.

If there is a need for Round 2 auditions, that information will be posted here in March 2024.

If you have general questions, contact Assistant Principal Anna Conley at aconle2@dpsk12.net or 720-424-1807.
Questions specific to the major and its audition process will be addressed at the pre-audition meetings.

All information is subject to change. Please visit this site regularly for updates.