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Frequently asked questions
The short answers to the questions the Academy is asked most. Placeholder copy: the questions are real and drawn from the brief; most of the answers are still being confirmed.
About the Academy
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No. The Academy is an independent educational program and does not award a college degree or college credit.
San Francisco. The program is full-time and in person, built around a residential community.
Applying
High school seniors and college transfer students, from anywhere in the world.
September 22, 2026. Decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Application deadline
Application components to be confirmed
Cost and living
Students in the Founding Class will not pay tuition.
Housing cost and what is included
No. Living within the Academy residential community is strongly encouraged, but not required.
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