Congratulations!

We are excited that you will be joining the Watkins community. This page is designed to answer your questions and to help you move forward with the enrollment process at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film. If you have any questions that are not addressed here, remember that the admissions counselors are just a phone call or an email away- [email protected] or 1.866.887.6395, or just ask us a question.

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What’s Next?

Now that you have been accepted it is time to take the next steps towards enrolling at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film. 

SUBMIT AN ADMISSIONS DEPOSIT

When you receive the letter telling you that your application for admission has been accepted you will be asked to submit a $100 non-refundable deposit to secure you place in the incoming class. This amount, after deposited, will be held and then applied to your tuition upon registration.  You can make this deposit electronically at watkins.edu/payments.  Select “enrollment deposit” from the drop-down menu.  Payment can also be made by check or, if you prefer to pay by card over the phone, call the admissions office.  You will get a letter confirming our receipt of the deposit. If your contact information changes between the time you apply and the start of the semester, please be sure to let the Admissions Office know by emailing them at [email protected].

Orientation packets will go out in mid-July for fall entry students and mid-November for spring entry..  You can check the link below for general information or contact [email protected] with any additional questions.

Check on your Financial Aid

If you haven’t already filed your FAFSA form, you will want to do it as soon as you can. Filling out the FAFSA is a necessary step to help us determine what sort of financial aid you will be eligible for at Watkins. Just go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete the process. If you have already filed your FAFSA you should contact our Financial Aid office to make sure that they have received all of your paperwork.  Make sure you put the proper code on your form to release the information to Watkins (031276).  If you have questions for the financial aid office, You can email them at [email protected]u.  

visit us

If you haven’t had a chance to check out our campus yet, now is a perfect time to set up a visit! Visiting campus will give you a first hand look at what being at student here is like, and will also give you the opportunity to sit in on classes, meet the faculty and mingle with current students. Call or email the admissions office to set up your visitation schedule.

Helpful Links

Check out these links for more information about the things you need to know about!

About Nashville

Student Life

Housing

Orientation

Academic Calendar

KEEP IN TOUCH

[email protected]

Phone: 615.383.4848

Toll Free: 866-887-6395

Other Info

ON CAMPUS HOUSING MOVE-IN

You will be given a date to move into the on-campus housing, usually the Saturday before new student orientation. Student Services, including orientation leaders and other student volunteers will be on hand to guide you through the process and help carry your belongings to your new apartment. That evening there will be information and question and answer sessions to attend.

ORIENTATION

Approximately one month before the beginning of the semester you will receive a packet of information from Student Services about move-in, orientation and other information that will be very important for you to know. Be sure to read everything carefully and call or e-mail with any questions. Your parents, if applicable, are also invited to some of the orientation activities. Any questions should be submitted to the Student Life Office at [email protected]. The packet you receive will include a schedule of orientation activities that new students are required to attend. If you feel you cannot attend for some reason, you must contact the Director of Student Services as soon as possible at [email protected]. At Orientation you will receive very important information about academic policies and you will meet as a group with the faculty of the program you are entering. Also, there are parent information and financial aid sessions. Most importantly, you will receive an appointment to meet with your advisor to prepare for registration. You must meet with you advisor before you will be allowed to register.

REGISTRATION

Once you meet with your advisor and work out your schedule you will register for your first semester’s classes. After registration you will go to the Financial Aid office where they will make sure all of your aid and/or scholarships have been applied correctly. You will then go to the Business Office. You must either pay your tuition and fees at this time or you must make arrangements with the Business Office for one of several tuition payment plans. If you do not pay or make arrangements for payment of your tuition at this time, your registration will be canceled at the end of the day. For more information on payment plans or any other billing question, please contact the Business Manager at [email protected]. Remember, you can call or email the Admissions Office at any time with questions or concerns at [email protected]. We are here to help you through this process as quickly and as easily as possible.