Admissions Process
Experience the LIHSA difference!
At Long Island High School for the Arts, students gain the skills, opportunities, and connections to thrive as young artists and to achieve their goals for future study and work at college, conservatories, or in creative, professional industries. Below is a step-by-step guide to start your life at LIHSA. We’re excited to meet you!
Step 1:
Fill out the Student Interest Form
This step is done by students who are interested in applying. After this step is completed, LIHSA will reach out to the student, their families, and their district guidance counselors. At this time, we will also provide instructions on completing the digital audition/portfolio submission.
Step 2:
Submit your Audition or Portfolio
Digital auditions/portfolio submissions are required for the following programs at LIHSA:
- Musical Theatre
- Theatre
- Dance
- Instrumental Music
- Vocal Music
- Visual Media Arts
This is your opportunity to demonstrate your talent and passion! Students should read the directions clearly and submit their most professional and best work. If we do not receive your audition/portfolio material two weeks after receiving the Student Interest Form, LIHSA will reach out with a reminder that it is past due. Once LIHSA receives the student’s audition/portfolio materials. the respective departments, administration, and guidance will review. Two weeks after the student uploads their audition/portfolio materials, LIHSA will inform the student that the committee has reviewed their Artistic Screening.
Step 3:
Authorized District Representatives enter the student’s application in the NASSAU BOCES portal
Districts: please be sure to include all required supplemental materials. Trouble signing into the Nassau BOCES application portal? Email NJahanara@nasboces.org for assistance.