Undergraduate Application Timeline

The Department of Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin offers four undergraduate program options:

  • B.F.A. in Acting
  • B.A. in Theatre and Dance
  • B.F.A. in Dance
  • UTeach Theatre (B.F.A. in Theatre Education)

Beyond the general requirements for admission to The University of Texas at Austin, the Department of Theatre and Dance has specific application requirements for each area of study. Visit our How to Apply page and click on your area of interest to find out more information.

Please make note of these important dates and deadlines for admission to The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance.

Application EventDate
The ApplyTexas application or Common App application for admittance to The University of Texas at Austin opensAugust 1
The Department of Theatre and Dance applications open (Freshmen and External Transfer)

September 1

 

Freshman university application due  
To meet the regular deadline students should submit the online application by December 1 and all additional required or optional application items by December 11.

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

 

December 1
Theatre and Dance application materials due (Freshmen)December 11
Callback audition and interview invitationsDecember – January
Audition and interview datesJanuary
Internal Transfer application opensFebruary 1

Freshman admission decisions

Applicants are notified of their decisions through MyStatus

February 15
External Transfer application dueMarch 1
Theatre and Dance application materials due (External transfer)March 8
Continuing and transfer scholarship applicationMarch 15
FAFSA or TAFSA (optional but highly recommend)March 15
Theatre and Dance merit-based scholarship award notifications (no additional application required)April 1
Freshman response deadlineMay 1
Internal Transfer application dueMay 1

External Transfer admission decisions

Applicants are notified of their decisions through MyStatus

Mid-late June

Internal Transfer admission decisions

Applicants are notified of their decisions through the internal transfer portal

Mid-late June
Transfer response deadlineJuly 1
OrientationMay – August