Admissions

Fine Arts Center Admissions

ADMISSIONS

Students grades 8-11 have the opportunity to apply and audition for a spot at the Fine Arts Center in one of our many programs, with applications for auditions available between the months of December and January. Auditions take place in late February and early March for placement into the following school year. 

Who Can Apply?

Students in grades 8-11 may apply and audition for admission to the Fine Arts Center. There is no cost to apply. Applications are open October – January, with auditions held in late February and early March for the following school year. We seek students with strong interest, dedication, and the drive to reach their full potential

To receive an audition, students must be in good standing at their current school – completing assignments, showing consistent effort, and maintaining a clean discipline record. Academic and discipline records are reviewed to ensure success in the rigorous, independent environment of the FAC.  We expect applicants to be prepared and on time for their audition.

Non-GCS Students

Charter, homeschool, private, and virtual school students are welcome to apply, with the following considerations:

  • Priority admission is given to Greenville County Schools (GCS) students. Non-GCS students may be admitted if space remains, based on audition scores.
  • Charter students from district not partnered with GCS are not eligible to attend the FAC.
  • All applicants are responsible for ensuring their home school schedule aligns with the FAC schedule. Students may not arrive late or leave early due to conflicts.

How To Apply

Visit our application page here – FAC Acceptd page. Choose a program from the “Start an Application” menu on the left side of the page, just under the FAC logo. Students may apply to up to three programs. Not sure which is the best fit? Explore our website for program details, videos, and additional resources. 

You will need to create an account with Acceptd. Please note: Students under sixteen (16) require a parent to create an associated account.  Here is a guide to creating Parent accounts. When creating your Acceptd account, make sure you use an email address that you access frequently.

Cost

Greenville County School District students may attend the Fine Arts Center for free. Some of our studios have a class fee requirement that is used to pay for student supplies. We also offer bus transportation from every high school in the district. The Fine Arts Center Partners provide financial support for Pupils in Poverty, covering class and field trip fees.

Application and Audition Timeline

  • FAC Application Opens in Acceptd – October 1, 2025
  • Visits for GCS 8th grade students – October through December, scheduled with each school’s counselor.  Contact yours for more information.
  • High School Visitation Day – October 28, 2025, 9:30-11:00 a.m.  Click here for more information. 
  • Audition/Portfolio Workshop  – Saturday, November 22, 2025. Details to follow.
  • FAC Application Closes January 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Thursday)
    • No extensions will be granted.
    • The only exception to this deadline are for families that move into Greenville County after the application closes.
  • Audition Notifications – Students who are offered an audition will be notified by January 28, at the latest. Notifications will be communicated via the Acceptd program.
    • All communications done through Acceptd.
  • Whole School Audition Days – February 7, 21, and 28 
  • Notifications of results via Acceptd –  March 11, 3:00 p.m. 
  • Deadline for students to accept their offer to the FAC – March 27, 3:00 p.m. 
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