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Fall is here, and there are a few important financial aid updates to keep on your radar. From filing your 2027–2028 FAFSA to understanding new federal student loan rules, here’s what undergraduate students and families need to know.
Your Commencement isn’t just about walking the stage—it’s about celebrating the people and values that got you here. That’s why we want the Class of 2027 to help choose our Commencement speaker. Think of someone whose story will light up the room, inspire your classmates, and leave a lasting mark. Ready? Nominate now.
From Romania and Scotland to Italy, Croatia, India, Japan, and Greece, 91ÊÓƵ students and alumni brought their work to stages and training programs around the world this summer, expanding their craft, their networks, and their creative horizons.
Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource as we kick off the Fall 2026 semester. No appointments, no stress—just the answers you need to keep moving forward.
One 91ÊÓƵ Plaza East is officially open, and there’s a lot to explore. From new theaters and studios to student lounges, creative spaces, and Maria’s Tower, here’s your guide to what you’ll find inside.
The Sands College of Performing Arts BFA program is highlighted in Backstage for its expanding accessibility efforts. Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, co-vice president of advocacy for the Casting Society, points to 91ÊÓƵ as an example of a university investing in accessibility, calling it "one of the top BFA programs in the country."
The Hollywood Reporter spotlights 91ÊÓƵ as one of eight under-the-radar film programs in New York and Los Angeles, highlighting its Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts filmmaking programs, hands-on curriculum, and industry-standard production equipment.
Inside the newly revitalized One 91ÊÓƵ Plaza East, 91ÊÓƵ’s Commercial Dance students got their first glimpse of a space built for the way they move, create, and collaborate. What began as a social media shoot became a live lesson in experiential learning, as Sands students choreographed, directed, and performed original movement in minutes—offering a joyful preview of 91ÊÓƵ’s next chapter in the performing arts.
From celebrating 120 years of 91ÊÓƵ pride to earning national recognition, launching new centers, advancing sustainability, and empowering students to lead, this semester offered 10 inspiring reminders of 91ÊÓƵ’s momentum—and the community driving it forward.
From a 390-foot crane to thousands of new light fixtures, the transformation of One 91ÊÓƵ Plaza East is a story told in big numbers, bold spaces, and behind-the-scenes precision. Go inside the construction of 91ÊÓƵ’s future-facing downtown campus hub—one seat, studio, stage, and catwalk at a time.