CONTACT
Ashley Rivera
Senior Undergraduate Admissions Coordinator
512-232-2741
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
- 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 Event | Date |
|---|---|
| The Common App application for admittance to The University of Texas at Austin opens | August 1 |
| The Department of Theatre and Dance applications open (Freshman and External Transfer) | September 1
|
Freshman university application due
| December 1 |
| Theatre and Dance application materials due (Freshmen) | December 1 |
| Callback audition and interview invitations | December – January |
| Audition and interview dates | January |
| Internal Transfer application opens | February 1 |
Applicants are notified of their decisions through MyStatus | February 15 |
| External Transfer application due | March 1 |
| Theatre and Dance application materials due (External transfer) | March 10 |
| Continuing and transfer scholarship application | March 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 deadline | May 1 |
| Internal Transfer application due | May 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 deadline | July 1 |
| Orientation | May – August |