Contact Information
512-232-2741
B.F.A. in Theatre Studies
Freshman Applicants: Grace Period for Required Materials
If you submit your admissions application by the December 1 deadline, UT Austin will consider required application materials, including essays, transcripts and the application fee, as on time if received by 11:59 p.m. (Central) on Monday, December 9. The College of Fine Arts is also offering this grace period for submission of the Acceptd application. Test scores (ACT, SAT, or TOEFL) are accepted through December 31.
The Fall 2020 application for TRANSFERS will open August 1, 2019. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2020.
How to Apply
First-Year Applicants
1. Set up your UT EID
Your UT EID is your online account at The University of Texas at Austin. Get started here. Contact the Office of Admissions at 512-475-7399 for assistance.
2. Submit the Theatre and Dance Application
Available: August 1, 2019
Deadline: December 1, 2019
The application form allows you to select your intended major and schedule your UTeach Theatre (B.F.A. in Theatre Studies) interview. Access the Theatre and Dance application through Acceptd.
Please note that our On-Campus Interview Day takes place prior to the application deadline. You must complete the application to register for the interview day.
3. Complete an Interview
Deadline: December 1, 2019
An interview with UTeach Theatre (Theatre Studies) faculty is required for admission to the UTeach Theatre program.
The On-Campus Interview Day will Saturday, November 16, 2019. The day will include a scheduled interview, an open house for the UTeach Theatre program with current students and faculty and a lunch reception.
Sign up for an interview time by completing the Theatre and Dance application. For those unable to attend the On-Campus Interview Day, please contact tadadmissions@utexas.edu or 512-232-2741 to schedule a phone interview.
4. Submit the ApplyTexas Application or Coalition Application
Available: August 1, 2019
Deadline: December 1, 2019
Apply Texas Application
- Begin a new application for Fall 2020 semester.
- Select "College of Fine Arts" as your first-choice school.
- Select your desired Theatre and Dance degree program as your first choice major.
- You may check the status of your application and update your selections through your MyStatus page.
Coalition Application
- Complete your Coalition Profile for The University of Texas at Austin and navigate to the "Program" page.
- Enter "Theatre," "Dance" or "Acting" to select your first choice major.
- Select your desired theatre and dance degree.
Transfer Applicants
For External Transfer Applicants
1. Set up your UT EID
Your UT EID is your online account at The University of Texas at Austin. Get started here. Contact the Office of Admissions at 512-475-7399 for assistance.
2. Submit the Theatre and Dance Application
Available: August 1, 2019
Deadline: March 1, 2020
The application form allows you to select your intended major and schedule your UTeach Theatre (B.F.A. in Theatre Studies) interview. Access the Theatre and Dance application through Acceptd.
Please note that our On-Campus Interview Day takes place on November 16, 2019. You must complete the Theatre and Dance application to register for the interview day. If you are unable to attend Interview Day, we will schedule a phone interview to complete this requirement.
3. Complete an Interview
Available: August 1, 2019
Deadline: March 1, 2020
An interview with UTeach Theatre (Theatre Studies) faculty is required for admission to the UTeach Theatre program.
The On-Campus Interview Day is November 16, 2019. The day will include a scheduled interview, an open house for the UTeach Theatre program with current students and faculty and a reception.
Sign up for an interview time by completing the Theatre and Dance application. If you are unable to attend Interview Day, we will schedule a phone interview to complete this requirement.
4. Submit the ApplyTexas Application or Coalition Application
Available: August 1, 2019
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Apply Texas Application
- Begin a new application for Fall 2020 semester.
- Select "College of Fine Arts" as your first-choice school.
- Select your desired Theatre and Dance degree program as your first choice major.
- You may check the status of your application and update your selections through your MyStatus page.
Coalition Application
- Complete your Coalition Profile for The University of Texas at Austin and navigate to the "Program" page.
- Enter "Theatre," "Dance" or "Acting" to select your first choice major.
- Select your desired theatre and dance degree.
For Internal (Change of Major) Applicants
1. Submit the Theatre and Dance Application
Available: August 1, 2019
Deadline: March 1, 2020
The application form allows you to select your intended major and schedule your UTeach Theatre (B.F.A. in Theatre Studies) interview. Access the Theatre and Dance application through Acceptd.
The On-Campus Interview Day is November 16, 2019. You must complete the Theatre and Dance application to register for the interview day. If you are unable to attend Interview Day, we will schedule a phone interview to complete this requirement.
2. Complete an Interview
Available: August 1, 2019
Deadline: March 1, 2020
An interview with UTeach Theatre (Theatre Studies) faculty is required for admission to the UTeach Theatre (B.F.A. in Theatre Studies) program.
The On-Campus Interview Day is November 16, 2019. The day will include a scheduled interview, an open house for the Theatre Studies program with current students and faculty and a reception.
Sign up for an interview time by completing the Theatre and Dance application. If you are unable to attend Interview Day, we will schedule a phone interview to complete this requirement.
