An Immersive Semester Experience
Semester Exchange Program
Do you dream about unleashing your inner artist and wish there was a community where you could figure out who you are and who you are meant to be? In the Semester Exchange Program, students experience the power of artistic immersion by shaping their journey into a force for positive change and community engagement.
An Immersive Semester Experience
This dynamic, personalized offering allows students to further their academic and artistic skills for a single semester on ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥â€™s beautiful mountaintop campus in Southern California. Designed for both International and Domestic 10th, 11th, 12th, and Postgraduate students, the Semester Exchange Program offers an individually customized curriculum and goals in partnership with each student and their home school.
Holistic Arts Education
Semester students choose from seven diverse arts majors, each led by renowned faculty dedicated to nurturing your creative growth. In our supportive, nontraditional environment, you’ll have the freedom to build a personalized pathway and refine your unique artistic voice.
Customized Curriculum
Semester students customize an academic path paired with a holistic arts education led by diverse, industry-leading faculty to complement artistic pursuits. Students elevate their creative skills and broaden their academic horizons.
International Connections
Semester students forge lifelong connections with artists from all over the world, and gain a global perspective while exploring Southern California’s rich cultural offerings.
Supportive Community
Semester students create lasting memories in an environment brimming with inspiration, join a close-knit community of passionate artists, and have access to resources at our Counseling Center, including academic help and support groups.
Application
We are currently accepting Semester Exchange Program applications for Fall Semester 2025 (August 24 – December 20, 2025) and Spring Semester 2026 (January 19 – May 22, 2026)
Your semester journey to artistic growth starts with 3 easy steps!
No essays, recommendations, interviews, or auditions/portfolios required.
1) Application
Fill out the application form & answer “Yes” to this question: “Is this application for the Semester Exchange Program?”
2) Artist Statement
Share a brief paragraph detailing what art forms you are interested in studying during the Semester Program (1-3 sentences). Please submit your email response to admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org
3) Transcripts
Provide transcripts or progress reports from both the current school year and the previous year. Please submit to admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org