Thank you for your interest in applying to California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV)! We are excited that you want to join our family!

Before beginning your online application, please make sure you have read our Admissions Overview page, and that you fully understand our Admissions Guidelines.

Spring 2027 Admissions
The deadline for prospective students to apply for mid-year admission is December 7, 2026. Please see the section below for more information.

Fall 2027 Admissions
The deadline for both prospective students to apply and for current students to apply for a conservatory transfer is January 15, 2027. The FIRST 50 prospective students who apply for the 2027-2028 school year will receive a SURPRISE CSArts-SGV swag item.

Please click the button below to begin your application.

Interested in joining the CSArts-SGV family early? A limited number of openings are available for mid-year admission in select conservatories and grade levels. Prospective students interested in joining us beginning this spring must fill out the application linked above. Once in the application, prospective students will be able to indicate their interest in mid-year admission.

The following conservatories and grade levels are offering mid-year admission for Spring 2027.

SCHOOL OF DANCE

Ballet & Contemporary Dance Conservatory
Grades 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Minimum Proficiency Required

Commercial Dance Conservatory
Grades 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Minimum Proficiency Required

SCHOOL OF FINE & MEDIA ARTS

Creative Writing Conservatory
Grades 9 and 12

Integrated Arts Conservatory
Grades 9, 10, and 12

School of Fine & Media Arts Middle School Program
Grades 6, 7, and 8

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Instrumental Music Conservatory – All Programs
Grades 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Minimum Proficiency Required

Vocal Arts Conservatory
Grades 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Minimum Proficiency Required

SCHOOL OF THEATRE

Acting Conservatory
Grades 9, 10, and 11

School of Theatre Middle School Program
Grade 7

The following conservatories and grade levels are offering waitlist placement for mid-year admission for Spring 2027.

SCHOOL OF FINE & MEDIA ARTS

Creative Writing Conservatory
Grades 10 and 11

Integrated Arts Conservatory
Grade 11

Visual Arts Conservatory
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Minimum Proficiency Required

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Popular Music Conservatory
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Minimum Proficiency Required

SCHOOL OF THEATRE

Acting Conservatory
Grade 12

Musical Theatre Conservatory
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

Production & Design Conservatory
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

Still have questions? Check out our Admissions FAQ.

If you have additional questions, please contact our admissions office at admissions@sgv.csarts.net or 657.321.4000 ext. 60013.