VASI Application

Student Name*

This section should be filled out by the STUDENT applying for VASI with their information.

First Middle Last

Student Date of Birth*

Student Age*

How old will you be when VASI starts on June 30, 2025? VASI accepts students ages 15-18.

Student Gender Identity

Please indicate the gender identity that best describes you, and the pronouns that you prefer. VASI welcomes transgender and non-binary students.

Student Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Student Cell Phone Number*

Format: (XXX) XXX-XXXX Please note: International students will need an active US phone number for the duration of the program.

Student Home Phone Number*

Format: (XXX) XXX-XXXX If your phone number is located outside the United States, please type it in your regional format and be sure to include your country code.

Student Email Address*

Note: This form checks previous submissions to avoid duplicate applications, so each applicant must use a unique email address. You'll be emailed a confirmation at this address once your application goes through.

Enter Email Confirm Email

Would you be attending VASI as an International student?*

An International student is a student who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Yes
No

If you would be attending VASI as an International student, please list your TOEFL or IELTS score below.*

TOEFL score of at least 90-100 and scores of 20 or higher on each subsection. The IELTS minimum score is 7.0.

VASI is a commuter-only program. Housing is not available. Please confirm that you are able to attend VASI programming Monday through Friday as a commuter student.*

A commuter student is anyone who is not living in the dorms and will be responsible for their own form of transportation to and from campus.

Yes. I understand I will be attending as a commuter.

What is your Tshirt size?

Do you have any food allergies?*

If so, please list them here.

Boston University Vaccination Policy*

Boston University requires all students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated (or to have received an approved vaccination exemption for religious or medical reasons) to be eligible to participate in BU programming. Please see (https://www.bu.edu/cfa/files/2022/06/2022-Summer-COVID-19-Addendum.pdf&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1703269516410705&usg=AOvVaw3fe1DUDV94XgxE04dayg9O) for more vaccination information.

I have read and understand Boston University's vaccination policy.

Will you be applying for a scholarship?*

VASI is able to award a limited number of need and merit-based scholarships each year. Information can be found at www.bu.edu/cfa/vasi/tuition. To be considered for a scholarship, you'll need to submit 5 images of your work, including a self-portrait, and a brief statement describing your need. The images and statement should be emailed to buvasi@bu.edu by the application deadline, March 15.

Yes
No

Personal Essay

We want to know about YOU! Please take a few hundred words to tell us about: • Why you want to attend VASI • What you're hoping to learn this summer • Your interests and experience in the arts Make sure your name is included on your essay and in the file name of the document.

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf.*

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Parent / Guardian Information

This section should be filled out by the PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN of the student applying for VASI and is mostly contact and demographic information.

Parent/Guardian Name #1*

First Last

Parent/Guardian Name #2

First Last

Parent/Guardian Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Parent/Guardian Home Phone Number*

Format: (XXX) XXX-XXXX If your phone number is located outside the United States, please type it in your regional format and be sure to include your country code.

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone*

Format: (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Parent/Guardian Email Address*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Parent/Guardian Email Address #2 (optional)

Enter Email Confirm Email

While each application must have a unique student email address, parent email addresses may be reused if you have more than one student applying for the Institute. As a reminder, the confirmation email for the completed application will be sent to the STUDENT's email address rather than the Parent/Guardian email address. If you'd like a copy of your student's application, please contact us or ask your student to forward you the email that they will receive.

High School Information

This section should include the details of the HIGH SCHOOL or SECONDARY SCHOOL that the student is currently enrolled in.

School Name and Address*

School Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Grade Level (as of Fall 2025)*

Students graduating from high school in Spring 2025 who intend to enroll in an undergraduate collegiate program starting in Fall 2025 are not eligible for VASI.

Current GPA (optional)

How'd you hear about us?

We'd love to improve our methods of getting the word out about VASI. Please tell us how you heard about us so that we can do more of whatever your answer is!

How did you find out about VASI?*

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Final Checklist*

I've reviewed the information above for accuracy.
I understand that my application will not be reviewed until it is complete. Complete applications include: a submitted online application, an $80 application fee, and a letter of recommendation. Please note: Incomplete applications will not receive an admission decision.
I certify that I will be 15 - 18 years old at the start of the program on June 30, 2025.
I understand that VASI is a commuter-only program.

The VASI 2025 application is now open.

2025 VASI Application

Personal Essay

Parent / Guardian Information

High School Information

How'd you hear about us?

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