ADF strives to provide resources and amenities for an enjoyable and safe student experience, assisting each unique situation to the best of our ability and supporting day-to-day life at the festival.
Tuition
Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
Deposit: $300 (non-refundable and applied to your tuition)
SDI Full-Time Tuition: $2,475 (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
SDI Part-Time Tuition: $925 (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
On-Campus Housing (optional)
Double Dorm Room (June 12-July 12, 2025): $1,467.60
Air-conditioned dorm, no meal plan
Due to limited on-campus housing, single rooms are not available for SDI students. If you have an accessibility request that requires you to have a single room, please contact our Director of School Administration, Heather vonReichbauer, via your Acceptd message portal.
Additional Fees
Duke Student Wellness Center: $120 (optional)
East Campus Parking Pass: TBA (required for students bringing a car to SDI)
Parking Pass for On-Campus Housing: TBA (required for students living on campus)
Linen Packet for On-Campus Housing: $90 (optional)
ADF T-Shirt: $20 (optional)
Visa Assistance Fee: $125 (For international students that require J-1 visa assistance)
Wire Transfer Fee: $30
Program Withdrawal Fee: $50
Returned Check Fee: $30
Payments
Our preferred method of payment for all intensive fees is via your online application.
- Accepted forms of payment:
- All major credit/debit cards (preferred)
- Please email ADF School about making payments over the phone
- All student accounts must be paid in full by the May 17th deadline. Payment after the deadline requires special arrangements with the ADF School office.
- Fees are not prorated for missed program days. Contact ADF School at school@americandancefestival.org if arriving late or departing early.
Note: Any payment made in person or over the phone may not immediately appear in your ADF online application. Scholarships may not immediately appear in your ADF online application upon acceptance. Call or email the ADF School office to confirm your account information before making a payment.