B.F.A. in Theatre Education

External Transfer Application Procedures

1. SUBMIT THE COMMON APP APPLICATION

Available: August 1
Deadline: March 1

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

• Application
• Fee
• Essay
• Resume
• Transcript(s)
• 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
Deadline: March 10

Submit the College of Fine Arts supplemental application with the prescreen materials listed below. Select applicants may be invited to attend an in-person or virtual callback audition. 

• Headshot – this does not have to be a professional headshot. It can be a clear image taken on your mobile device.
• Short Answer: Describe a specific moment when you realized that a degree in theatre education would be a good option for you.
• Video Introduction and Teaching Demo: Please introduce yourself and your hometown and tell us a fun fact about yourself. Then, teach a brief lesson about something fun and easy. For example, you could teach us how to make a PB&J, or teach about why dogs are better than cats. Your video should be approximately one to two minutes in length. 

Callback auditions will take place January-February  

Selected applicants will be invited to a callback audition or interview during which you’ll showcase your skills and engage with our faculty. 

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 EXTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICANTS 

View a full list of important application dates and deadlines.

Internal Transfer (Change or Add Major) Application Procedures

1. COMPLETE THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICATION

Available: February 1
Deadline: May 1

An interview with Theatre Education faculty is required for admission to the B.F.A. in Theatre Education program. Sign up for an interview time by completing the Internal Transfer Application. Further information about Theatre and Dance application requirements will be available in January.

For more information regarding the internal transfer process, please visit the Office of Admissions Internal Transfer website.

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS (CHANGE OR ADD MAJOR)

View a full list of important application dates and deadlines.