To apply for the 2026-2027 school year at Northwest School of the Arts, students must complete an audition. Our FINAL audition for this school year will be held on June 12, 2026 from 9am-12pm. To request an audition, please follow these steps:

1. Submit the Audition Request Form to apply for an audition.

2. Review your child’s Audition Requirements carefully to prepare for the audition/portfolio review.

3. Check audition Dates & Deadlines and your email weekly to schedule the audition.

For questions, contact andrew.lawler@cms.k12.nc.us or 980-343-5500.

PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN THE COUNTY OR BE PLANNING ON MOVING TO THE COUNTY TO BE ENROLLED IN ANY CMS SCHOOL.

Thank you for your interest!

CLICK HERE if you are interested in attending one of our SCHOOL TOURS or virtual information sessions!

Request To Change/Add Major Form-(Current NWSA STUDENTS ONLY)

CLICK HERE for Fine Arts Recommendation Form (Optional)

CLICK HERE for the announcement on changes for the 2025-2026 school year.

CLICK HERE FOR LOTTERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NWSA 25-26