Welcome to Norwalk Conservatory’s PreCollege Program. A unique opportunity for high school students to learn and sample NoCo’s prestigious programs.
Applications for Summer 2025 will open in September!
At this year’s program, there will be masterclasses with some of Broadway’s biggest stars, seminars from industry professionals, and various workshops where you will get to work your materials.
We offer four programs - Musical Theatre Performance, Musical Theatre Dance Performance, Commercial Dance (Session 2 only) and Television/Film Performance. Our faculty includes some of the most pivotal Directors, Casting Directors, Talent Agents, Choreographers, Dance Captains, and more. All of whom teach in our two-year conservatory.
2025 Program Information
FAQs
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NoCo’s pre-college program is for any young artist who will be enrolled in high school in September 2025 and is interested in a professional career in musical theater, musical theater dance or commerical dance, or television/film. PreCollege will parallel our conservatory program for two weeks to give students an understanding and feel of a professional career in the performing arts.
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PreCollege 2025 has two sections, please see the above chart for dates.
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On NoCo’s campus. We are located in the heart of the beautiful Norwalk, Connecticut: minutes away from New York City.
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The total cost of the program is $2,950. This includes tuition AND housing. Our meal plan is an additional $350.
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The program is audition based. We only accept 16 students per major per session.
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Click the link above or email us at Admissions@TheNorwalkConservatory.org
Make sure to put PRECO SUMMER 2025 in the subject line for the fastest response.
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Unfortunately we are unable to provide applicants as to where they stay on the wait list as we are consistently seeking a diversified class.
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Scholarships are merit-based. You will automatically be considered for institutional scholarship funding from your audition.
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Final Payment deadlines vary by Section. Please see the above chart. There are many payment plans available for qualifying families. Please email admissions@thenorwalkconservatory.org for more information.
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NoCo’s PreCollege program accepts students on a rolling basis. Applicants will typically receive an admissions decision 2 weeks after auditioning. Final acceptance emails are sent out by early April, but the program is expected to fill by February with some majors filling as early as December/January.
HOUSING
Housing is provided in the dormitories at the conservatory. The dorms are walking distance to all classes. With Resident Advisors, Campus Security, and City Hall right next door, students are in safe and secure accommodations in the heart of downtown Norwalk.
Need more information about our Musical Theatre Performance, Musical Theatre Dance Performance, Commercial Dance, or Television/Film Performance? Fill out the form below and someone from our Admissions Department will contact you.