B.A. in Theatre and Dance

First-Year (Freshman) Application Procedures

1. SUBMIT THE COMMON APP APPLICATION

Available: August 1, 2025
Deadline: December 1, 2025

All applicants must submit a freshman university application via Common App. This university application will include:

• Application
• Fee
• Essay
• Short answers
• Transcript(s)
• Official SAT or ACT scores
• Other required or optional materials, if applicable
• Scholarship interest form

For a full list of application requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

2. SUBMIT THEATRE AND DANCE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Available: September 1, 2025
Deadline: December 1, 2025

Emphasis in Theatre

Applicants will be required to submit the prescreen materials listed below. Select applicants may be invited to attend an in-person or virtual callback interview/audition.

• College of Fine Arts application
• Headshot - this does not have to be a professional headshot. It can be a clear image taken on your mobile device.
• Work samples – Upload samples of your theatrical work that you feel represents your artistry and creativity. This may include one or more of the following:
  • Portfolio of up to 10 images or files showcasing your work in theatrical production or research. Examples may include:
    • Notes, blocking notations, scene breakdowns, call-sheets, script with cues, cue list, rehearsal notes;
    • Research, sketches, mood boards, renderings, models, light plots, draftings, production photos, audio design clips and samples of sewing, tailoring, woodworking, drawing and painting;
    • Playwriting samples, actor packets, program notes, timelines, cultural or historical context analysis;
    • Playbills/posters you have designed, marketing materials, fundraising plans, budgets.
  • Video monologue, approximately 1-minute in length. A contemporary monologue (within last 20 years) is recommended, though not required. 

Emphasis in Dance

Applicants will be required to submit the prescreen materials listed below. Select applicants may be invited to attend an in-person or virtual callback interview/audition.

• College of Fine Arts application
• Headshot – this does not have to be a professional headshot. It can be a clear image taken on your mobile device.

• Video 1 - Movement Samples: Learn and perform the three provided movement phrases using the music provided in the application and the prompt outlined in the Movement Samples document. The focus should be to perform the movement as accurately as possible. Title your video "Movement Samples."
  
  Please ensure that the provided music can be heard in your video recording.  

  Be sure to edit your samples into one video file in the following order: 
  1. Contemporary Technique
  2. Contemporary Nigerian Dance 
  3. Ballet Technique

• Video 2 – Creative Dancemaking Assignment: Complete the creative dancemaking assignment using the prompt outlined in the Creative Assignment document. The focus should be to fulfill the prompt with your unique voice and creative ideas and to adhere to the time limit (30-60 seconds). Title your video "Creative Assignment."
• Video 3 – Personal Reflection Video: Complete the personal reflection using the prompt outlined in the Reflection Video document. Remember, this is an opportunity for us to "meet you," so be yourself and have fun! Be sure to keep your reflection video under 1-minute and title the video "Reflection."

Please reference the Fall 2026 Dance Audition Resources Folder for further instructions, movements samples and other materials.

The portal to submit a Theatre and Dance application will be accessible via the applicant’s MyStatus portal after submitting the Common Application.

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR FIRST-YEAR APPLICANTS

View a full list of important application dates and deadlines.